16
Shaphan brought the book to the king, and further reported to the king, "All that was committed to your servants they are doing.
17
They have emptied out the money that was found in the house of the Lord and have delivered it into the hand of the overseers and the workers."
18
The secretary Shaphan informed the king, "The priest Hilkiah has given me a book." Shaphan then read it aloud to the king.
19
When the king heard the words of the law he tore his clothes.
20
Then the king commanded Hilkiah, Ahikam son of Shaphan, Abdon son of Micah, the secretary Shaphan, and the king's servant Asaiah: