2 chronicles 34:16 - Shaphan carried the book to the king, and moreover brought back word to the king, saying, “All that was committed to your servants, they are doing.
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What does "2 chronicles 34:16" mean?
This verse is part of the story of King Josiah's religious reforms in Judah. Let's break it down:
"Shaphan carried the book to the king..." Shaphan was the secretary (scribe) in King Josiah's court. He was involved in the renovation of the Temple when the Book of the Law (likely Deuteronomy) was discovered. This book had been lost or forgotten for a long time. Shaphan is bringing this important and rediscovered scripture to King Josiah.
"...and moreover brought back word to the king, saying, “All that was committed to your servants, they are doing." After reading the Book of the Law, Josiah was deeply disturbed because he realized how far Judah had strayed from God's commands. He then instructed Hilkiah the high priest, Ahikam son of Shaphan, Abdon son of Micah, Shaphan the secretary, and Asaiah the king’s attendant to inquire of the Lord about what to do in response to the words of the book. The King entrusted those he tasked to complete the job with the upmost integrity and that they are actively involved in the works they where task to do.
2 chronicles 34:16 - Shaphan carried the book to the king, and moreover brought back word to the king, saying, “All that was committed to your servants, they are doing.
What does "2 chronicles 34:16" mean?
This verse is part of the story of King Josiah's religious reforms in Judah. Let's break it down:
"Shaphan carried the book to the king..." Shaphan was the secretary (scribe) in King Josiah's court. He was involved in the renovation of the Temple when the Book of the Law (likely Deuteronomy) was discovered. This book had been lost or forgotten for a long time. Shaphan is bringing this important and rediscovered scripture to King Josiah.
"...and moreover brought back word to the king, saying, “All that was committed to your servants, they are doing." After reading the Book of the Law, Josiah was deeply disturbed because he realized how far Judah had strayed from God's commands. He then instructed Hilkiah the high priest, Ahikam son of Shaphan, Abdon son of Micah, Shaphan the secretary, and Asaiah the king’s attendant to inquire of the Lord about what to do in response to the words of the book. The King entrusted those he tasked to complete the job with the upmost integrity and that they are actively involved in the works they where task to do.