2 Chronicles 34:20 · KJV

"And 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,"

King James Version

Passage Context

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,

²¹Go, enquire of the LORD for me, and for them that are left in Israel and in Judah, concerning the words of the book that is found: for great is the wrath of the LORD that is poured out upon us, because our fathers have not kept the word of the LORD, to do after all that is written in this book.

²²And Hilkiah, and they that the king had appointed, went to Huldah the prophetess, the wife of Shallum the son of Tikvath, the son of Hasrah, keeper of the wardrobe; (now she dwelt in Jerusalem in the college:) and they spake to her to that effect.

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Reflection Questions

How do you respond to leadership in your life?

What does it mean for you to take responsibility for your community?

When have you acted decisively to bring about change?

Life Application

leadership

Be proactive in addressing issues within your community, inspired by Josiah's example.

faith

Encourage others to take part in spiritual growth and reform.

People in This Verse

AbdonOT

Abdon was the son of Micah and served in the administration of King Josiah. He was involved in the efforts to restore the temple and the proper worship of God.

First appearance: 2 Kings 22:12

AhikamOT

Ahikam was the son of Shaphan and served as an advisor to King Josiah. He supported the king’s reforms and was involved in the restoration efforts.

First appearance: 2 Kings 22:12

HilkiahOT

Hilkiah was the high priest during King Josiah's reign, instrumental in the religious reforms that led to the discovery of the Book of the Law. His leadership was pivotal in restoring true worship in Judah.

First appearance: 2 Kings 22:8

JosiahOT

Josiah was the king of Judah known for his religious reforms and efforts to restore the worship of Yahweh. He became king at a young age and led significant changes in Judah's spiritual practices.

First appearance: 2 Kings 22:1

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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