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But he carried the book to the king, and told him, saying: Lo, all that thou hast committed to thy servants, is accomplished.
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They have gathered together the silver that was found in the house of the Lord: and it is given to the overseers of the artificers, and of the workmen, for divers works.
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Moreover Helcias the priest gave me this book. And he read it before the king.
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And when he had heard the words of the law, he rent his garments:
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And he commanded Helcias, and Ahicam the son of Saphan, and Abdon the son of Micha, and Saphan the scribe, and Asaa the king’s servant, saying: