2 Chronicles 34:16 Meaning
And 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.
Context Explained
14And when they brought out the money that was brought into the house of the LORD, Hilkiah the priest found a book of the law of the LORD given by Moses.
15And Hilkiah answered and said to Shaphan the scribe, I have found the book of the law in the house of the LORD. And Hilkiah delivered the book to Shaphan.
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.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
2 Kings 22:9
Both verses highlight the communication of the Law to the king.
Ezra 7:14
This verse emphasizes the importance of following God's commands as communicated by leaders.
Source: 2 Chronicles 34:16