2 Chronicles 34:18 · KJV

"Then Shaphan the scribe told the king, saying, Hilkiah the priest hath given me a book. And Shaphan read it before the king."

King James Version

Passage Context

¹⁶And Shaphan carried the book to the king, and brought the king word back again, saying, All that was committed to thy servants, they do it.

¹⁷And they have gathered together the money that was found in the house of the LORD, and have delivered it into the hand of the overseers, and to the hand of the workmen.

¹⁸Then Shaphan the scribe told the king, saying, Hilkiah the priest hath given me a book. And Shaphan read it before the king.

¹⁹And it came to pass, when the king had heard the words of the law, that he rent his clothes.

²⁰And the king commanded Hilkiah, and Ahikam the son of Shaphan, and Abdon the son of Micah, and Shaphan the scribe, and Asaiah a servant of the king's, saying,

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Reflection Questions

How does hearing God's Word read affect you?

What does it mean for you to receive guidance from Scripture?

When have you felt a strong connection to God's Word?

Life Application

faith

Make it a habit to read Scripture aloud, either personally or in a group setting.

leadership

Seek God's guidance through His Word when making decisions.

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ShaphanOT

Shaphan was a scribe and a key figure in King Josiah's administration. He played a vital role in the discovery and dissemination of the Book of the Law.

First appearance: 2 Kings 22:3

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