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2 Kings 22:9 · KJV

"And Shaphan the scribe came to the king, and brought the king word again, and said, Thy servants have gathered the money that was found in the house, and have delivered it into the hand of them that do the work, that have the oversight of the house of the LORD."

King James Version

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Passage Context

7Howbeit there was no reckoning made with them of the money that was delivered into their hand, because they dealt faithfully.
8And Hilkiah the high priest said unto Shaphan the scribe, I have found the book of the law in the house of the LORD. And Hilkiah gave the book to Shaphan, and he read it.
9And Shaphan the scribe came to the king, and brought the king word again, and said, Thy servants have gathered the money that was found in the house, and have delivered it into the hand of them that do the work, that have the oversight of the house of the LORD.
10And Shaphan the scribe shewed the king, saying, Hilkiah the priest hath delivered me a book. And Shaphan read it before the king.
11And it came to pass, when the king had heard the words of the book of the law, that he rent his clothes.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you respond to the call for stewardship?

2

What does it mean for you to support your community?

3

When have you felt moved to contribute to a cause?

Life Application

stewardship

Consider ways you can support your local church or community projects.

service

Look for opportunities to volunteer your time or resources.

People in This Verse

Shaphan the scribeOT

A key figure in King Josiah's administration, responsible for communicating important matters to the king. He played a crucial role in the discovery of the Book of the Law.

First appearance: 2 Kings 22:8

Places in This Verse

house of the LORD(Temple in Jerusalem today)

The central place of worship for the Israelites, located in Jerusalem, where significant religious activities took place.

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