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And Hilkiah delivered the book to Shaphan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_chronicles/34.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then Hilkiah answered and said to Shaphan the scribe, “I have found the Book of the Law in the house of the LORD.” And Hilkiah gave the book to Shaphan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_chronicles/34.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Hilkiah responded and said to Shaphan the scribe, “I have found the Book of the Law in the house of the LORD.” And Hilkiah gave the book to Shaphan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/34.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Hilkiah responded and said to Shaphan the scribe, &#8220I have found the book of the law in the house of the LORD.&#8221 And Hilkiah gave the book to Shaphan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_chronicles/34.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And Hilkiah responded and said to Shaphan the scribe, “I have found the book of the law in the house of the LORD.” And Hilkiah gave the book to Shaphan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_chronicles/34.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />So Hilkiah answered and said to Shaphan the scribe, “I have found the book of the law in the house of Yahweh.” And Hilkiah gave the book to Shaphan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_chronicles/34.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Hilkiah told Shaphan the scribe, “I have found the Book of the Law in the house of the LORD.” And he gave the book to Shaphan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_chronicles/34.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Consequently, Hilkiah told the court secretary Shaphan, “I have found the book of the law in the LORD’s temple,” and he gave the book to Shaphan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_chronicles/34.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Consequently, Hilkiah told Shaphan the court secretary, &#8220I have found the book of the law in the LORD&#8217s temple,&#8221 and he gave the book to Shaphan. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_chronicles/34.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Hilkiah answered and said to Shaphan the scribe, I have found the book of the law in the house of Jehovah. And Hilkiah delivered the book to Shaphan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_chronicles/34.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Hilkiah handed the book to Shaphan the official and said, "Look what I found here in the temple--The Book of God's Law." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_chronicles/34.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_chronicles/34.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Hilkiah told the scribe Shaphan, "I have found the book of the Teachings in the LORD's temple." Hilkiah gave the book to Shaphan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_chronicles/34.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He said to Shaphan, "I have found the book of the Law here in the Temple." He gave Shaphan the book, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_chronicles/34.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Hilkiah reported his finding to Shaphan the scribe, telling him, "I found the Book of the Law in the LORD's Temple. Then he gave the book to Shaphan. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_chronicles/34.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And Hilkiah said to Shaphan the scribe, ?I have found the Book of the Law in the house of the LORD!? And he gave it to Shaphan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_chronicles/34.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Hilkiah informed Shaphan the scribe, "I found the law scroll in the LORD's temple." Hilkiah gave the scroll to Shaphan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_chronicles/34.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Hilkiah answered Shaphan the scribe, "I have found the scroll of the law in the house of the LORD." Hilkiah delivered the scroll to Shaphan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_chronicles/34.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_chronicles/34.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Hilkiah answered Shaphan the scribe, “I have found the book of the law in Yahweh’s house.” So Hilkiah delivered the book to Shaphan. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_chronicles/34.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and Hilkiah answers and says to Shaphan the scribe, “I have found [the] Scroll of the Law in the house of YHWH”; and Hilkiah gives the scroll to Shaphan,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_chronicles/34.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and Hilkiah answereth and saith unto Shaphan the scribe, 'A book of the law I have found in the house of Jehovah;' and Hilkiah giveth the book unto Shaphan,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_chronicles/34.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Hilkiah will answer and say to Shaphan the scribe, I found a book of the law in the house of Jehovah. And Hilkiah will give the book to Shaphan.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_chronicles/34.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And he said to Saphan the scribe: I have found the book of the law in the house of the Lord: and he delivered it to him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_chronicles/34.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And he said to Shaphan, the scribe: “I have found the book of the law in the house of the Lord.” And he delivered it to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_chronicles/34.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />He reported this to Shaphan the scribe, saying, “I have found the book of the law in the house of the LORD.” Hilkiah gave the book to Shaphan,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_chronicles/34.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Hilkiah said to the secretary Shaphan, “I have found the book of the law in the house of the LORD”; and Hilkiah gave the book to Shaphan.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_chronicles/34.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Hilkiah the priest said to Shaphan the scribe, I have found the book of the law in the house of the LORD. And Hilkiah the priest gave the book to Shaphan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_chronicles/34.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Khelqia the Priest answered and said to Shaphan the Scribe: “I have found a scroll of the Torah in the house of LORD JEHOVAH!” And Khelqia the Priest gave the scroll to Shaphan.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_chronicles/34.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />and 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_chronicles/34.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Chelcias answered and said to Saphan the scribe, I have found a book of the law in the house of the Lord. And Chelcias gave the book to Saphan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_chronicles/34-15.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zGrb4955Tvs?start=9257" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/34.htm">Hilkiah Finds the Book of the Law</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14</span>While they were bringing out the money that had been taken into the house of the LORD, Hilkiah the priest found the Book of the Law of the LORD written by Moses. <span class="reftext">15</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2518.htm" title="2518: ḥil·qî·yā·hū (N-proper-ms) -- My portion is Yah, the name of several Isr. Or Chilqiyahuw'from cheleq and Yahh; portion of Jah;">And Hilkiah</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6030.htm" title="6030: way·ya·‘an (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To answer, respond.">said</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/8227.htm" title="8227: šā·p̄ān (N-proper-ms) -- A species of rockrabbit, the hyrax. From saphan; a species of rock-rabbit, i.e. Probably the hyrax.">Shaphan</a> <a href="/hebrew/5608.htm" title="5608: has·sō·w·p̄êr (Art:: N-ms) -- To count, recount, relate. ">the scribe,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4672.htm" title="4672: mā·ṣā·ṯî (V-Qal-Perf-1cs) -- To attain to, find. ">“I have found</a> <a href="/hebrew/5612.htm" title="5612: sê·p̄er (N-msc) -- A missive, document, writing, book. Or ciphrah; from caphar; properly, writing; by implication, a book.">the Book</a> <a href="/hebrew/8451.htm" title="8451: hat·tō·w·rāh (Art:: N-fs) -- Direction, instruction, law. Or torah; from yarah; a precept or statute, especially the Decalogue or Pentateuch.">of the Law</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bə·ḇêṯ (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">in the house</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">of the LORD!”</a> <a href="/hebrew/2518.htm" title="2518: ḥil·qî·yā·hū (N-proper-ms) -- My portion is Yah, the name of several Isr. Or Chilqiyahuw'from cheleq and Yahh; portion of Jah;">And he</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: way·yit·tên (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">gave</a> <a href="/hebrew/5612.htm" title="5612: has·sê·p̄er (Art:: N-ms) -- A missive, document, writing, book. Or ciphrah; from caphar; properly, writing; by implication, a book.">it</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/8227.htm" title="8227: šā·p̄ān (N-proper-ms) -- A species of rockrabbit, the hyrax. From saphan; a species of rock-rabbit, i.e. Probably the hyrax.">Shaphan.</a> </span><span class="reftext">16</span>Then Shaphan brought the book to the king and reported, “Your servants are doing all that has been placed in their hands.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/22-8.htm">2 Kings 22:8</a></span><br />Then Hilkiah the high priest said to Shaphan the scribe, “I have found the Book of the Law in the house of the LORD!” And he gave it to Shaphan, who read it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/22-10.htm">2 Kings 22:10-11</a></span><br />Moreover, Shaphan the scribe told the king, “Hilkiah the priest has given me a book.” And Shaphan read it in the presence of the king. / When the king heard the words of the Book of the Law, he tore his clothes<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/23-2.htm">2 Kings 23:2</a></span><br />And he went up to the house of the LORD with all the people of Judah and Jerusalem, as well as the priests and the prophets—all the people small and great—and in their hearing he read all the words of the Book of the Covenant that had been found in the house of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/31-24.htm">Deuteronomy 31:24-26</a></span><br />When Moses had finished writing in a book the words of this law from beginning to end, / he gave this command to the Levites who carried the ark of the covenant of the LORD: / “Take this Book of the Law and place it beside the ark of the covenant of the LORD your God, so that it may remain there as a witness against you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/35-3.htm">2 Chronicles 35:3</a></span><br />To the Levites who taught all Israel and were holy to the LORD, Josiah said: “Put the holy ark in the temple built by Solomon son of David king of Israel. It is not to be carried around on your shoulders. Now serve the LORD your God and His people Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/8-1.htm">Nehemiah 8:1-3</a></span><br />At that time all the people gathered together in the square before the Water Gate, and they asked Ezra the scribe to bring out the Book of the Law of Moses, which the LORD had commanded for Israel. / On the first day of the seventh month, Ezra the priest brought the Law before the assembly of men and women and all who could listen and understand. / So Ezra read it aloud from daybreak until noon as he faced the square before the Water Gate, in front of the men and women and those who could understand. And all the people listened attentively to the Book of the Law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/8-8.htm">Nehemiah 8:8</a></span><br />So they read from the Book of the Law of God, explaining it and giving insight, so that the people could understand what was being read.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/36-21.htm">Jeremiah 36:21-23</a></span><br />Then the king sent Jehudi to get the scroll, and he took it from the chamber of Elishama the scribe. And Jehudi read it in the hearing of the king and all the officials who were standing beside him. / Since it was the ninth month, the king was sitting in his winter quarters with a fire burning before him. / And as soon as Jehudi had read three or four columns, Jehoiakim would cut them off with a scribe’s knife and throw them into the firepot, until the entire scroll had been consumed by the fire.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-18.htm">Psalm 119:18</a></span><br />Open my eyes that I may see wondrous things from Your law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-162.htm">Psalm 119:162</a></span><br />I rejoice in Your promise like one who finds great spoil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-17.htm">Matthew 5:17-18</a></span><br />Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets. I have not come to abolish them, but to fulfill them. / For I tell you truly, until heaven and earth pass away, not a single jot, not a stroke of a pen, will disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/22-29.htm">Matthew 22:29</a></span><br />Jesus answered, “You are mistaken because you do not know the Scriptures or the power of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/4-16.htm">Luke 4:16-17</a></span><br />Then Jesus came to Nazareth, where He had been brought up. As was His custom, He entered the synagogue on the Sabbath. And when He stood up to read, / the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was handed to Him. Unrolling it, He found the place where it was written:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/24-44.htm">Luke 24:44</a></span><br />Jesus said to them, “These are the words I spoke to you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about Me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets, and the Psalms.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/5-39.htm">John 5:39</a></span><br />You pore over the Scriptures because you presume that by them you possess eternal life. These are the very words that testify about Me,</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And 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.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_chronicles/34-14.htm">Book</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/34-10.htm">Delivered</a> <a href="/2_kings/22-8.htm">Discovery</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/34-14.htm">Found</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/34-14.htm">Hilkiah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/34-14.htm">Hilki'ah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/34-14.htm">Hilkijah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/34-14.htm">House</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/34-14.htm">Law</a> <a href="/judges/7-14.htm">Responded</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-11.htm">Scribe</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-16.htm">Secretary</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/34-8.htm">Shaphan</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/34-14.htm">Temple</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_chronicles/34-16.htm">Book</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/34-17.htm">Delivered</a> <a href="/job/11-7.htm">Discovery</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/34-17.htm">Found</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/34-18.htm">Hilkiah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/34-18.htm">Hilki'ah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/34-18.htm">Hilkijah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/34-17.htm">House</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/34-19.htm">Law</a> <a href="/ezra/10-12.htm">Responded</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/34-18.htm">Scribe</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/34-18.htm">Secretary</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/34-16.htm">Shaphan</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/34-17.htm">Temple</a><div class="vheading2">2 Chronicles 34</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/34-1.htm">Josiah's good reign</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/34-3.htm">He destroys idolatry</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/34-8.htm">He takes order for the repair of the temple</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/34-14.htm">Hilkiah, having found a book of the law, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/34-21.htm">Josiah sends to Huldah to enquire of the Lord</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/34-23.htm">Huldah prophesies the destruction of Jerusalem, but respite thereof in Josiah's time</a></span><br><span class="reftext">29. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/34-29.htm">Josiah, causing it to be read in a solemn assembly, renews the covenant with God</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_chronicles/34.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_chronicles/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_chronicles/34.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>And Hilkiah said to Shaphan the scribe</b><br>Hilkiah was the high priest during the reign of King Josiah, a time marked by religious reform and a return to the worship of Yahweh. Shaphan, the scribe, was a royal secretary or official, responsible for recording and managing the king's affairs. This interaction highlights the collaboration between religious and governmental authorities in Judah. The role of the scribe was crucial in maintaining records and ensuring the king's decrees were followed, reflecting the importance of literacy and documentation in ancient Israelite society.<p><b>“I have found the Book of the Law in the house of the LORD!”</b><br>The "Book of the Law" likely refers to a portion of the Torah, possibly Deuteronomy, which had been neglected or lost during previous reigns. Its discovery in the temple signifies a pivotal moment in Judah's history, as it catalyzed significant religious reforms under Josiah. The temple, the central place of worship in Jerusalem, had suffered from neglect and idolatrous practices, making this find both surprising and providential. This event underscores the theme of rediscovery and renewal of God's covenant with His people, emphasizing the importance of Scripture in guiding the nation.<p><b>And he gave it to Shaphan.</b><br>Hilkiah's decision to give the Book of the Law to Shaphan indicates the trust and responsibility placed on the scribe to convey this significant discovery to King Josiah. This act of passing the book symbolizes the transmission of divine revelation from the religious leaders to the political leaders, ensuring that the king would be informed and could act upon this newfound knowledge. It also highlights the role of intermediaries in the communication of God's word, a theme that resonates throughout the Bible, pointing to the ultimate mediator, Jesus Christ, who bridges the gap between God and humanity.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/h/hilkiah.htm">Hilkiah</a></b><br>The high priest during the reign of King Josiah, responsible for the spiritual oversight of the temple and its activities.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/s/shaphan.htm">Shaphan</a></b><br>A scribe and secretary to King Josiah, tasked with administrative duties and communication between the king and the temple.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_book_of_the_law.htm">The Book of the Law</a></b><br>Likely a scroll containing the Torah, the foundational legal and ethical texts of Israel, which had been lost or neglected.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_house_of_the_lord.htm">The House of the LORD</a></b><br>Refers to the temple in Jerusalem, the central place of worship for the Israelites.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/k/king_josiah.htm">King Josiah</a></b><br>The king of Judah who initiated religious reforms and sought to restore the worship of Yahweh.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_god's_word.htm">The Importance of God's Word</a></b><br>The rediscovery of the Book of the Law underscores the necessity of Scripture in guiding personal and communal life. It serves as a reminder to prioritize regular engagement with the Bible.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_renewal_and_reform.htm">Spiritual Renewal and Reform</a></b><br>Josiah's response to the discovery of the Book of the Law illustrates the transformative power of God's Word. It calls believers to seek spiritual renewal and reform in their own lives and communities.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_leadership_in_spiritual_matters.htm">The Role of Leadership in Spiritual Matters</a></b><br>Hilkiah and Shaphan's roles highlight the responsibility of spiritual and administrative leaders to ensure the Word of God is central in worship and governance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_neglecting_scripture.htm">The Consequences of Neglecting Scripture</a></b><br>The fact that the Book of the Law was lost or neglected serves as a warning against the dangers of ignoring God's Word, leading to spiritual decline.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_chronicles_34.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 34</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_israel_function_without_god.htm">How can 2 Chronicles 15:3-4 claim that Israel was without the true God yet still functioned as a nation with established worship practices?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_the_rediscovered_law_book_credible.htm">(2 Chronicles 34:8-18) How credible is the claim that a long-lost book of the Law was rediscovered in the Temple after being forgotten for generations?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_consult_huldah_over_jeremiah.htm">(2 Chronicles 34:22-28) Why would King Josiah consult the prophetess Huldah instead of better-known prophets like Jeremiah, if both were contemporaries?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_the_'book_of_the_law'_discovery_credible.htm">How credible is the sudden discovery of the 'Book of the Law' in 2 Kings 23:2 given the lack of external historical records?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_chronicles/34-15.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">And Hilkiah</span><br /><span class="heb">חִלְקִיָּ֗הוּ</span> <span class="translit">(ḥil·qî·yā·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2518.htm">Strong's 2518: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hilkiah -- 'my portion is Yah', the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">said to</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיַּ֣עַן</span> <span class="translit">(way·ya·‘an)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6030.htm">Strong's 6030: </a> </span><span class="str2">To answer, respond</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Shaphan</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׁפָ֣ן</span> <span class="translit">(šā·p̄ān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8227.htm">Strong's 8227: </a> </span><span class="str2">A species of rockrabbit, the hyrax</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the scribe,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַסּוֹפֵ֔ר</span> <span class="translit">(has·sō·w·p̄êr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5608.htm">Strong's 5608: </a> </span><span class="str2">To count, recount, relate</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“I have found</span><br /><span class="heb">מָצָ֖אתִי</span> <span class="translit">(mā·ṣā·ṯî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4672.htm">Strong's 4672: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come forth to, appear, exist, to attain, find, acquire, to occur, meet, be present</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Book</span><br /><span class="heb">סֵ֧פֶר</span> <span class="translit">(sê·p̄er)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5612.htm">Strong's 5612: </a> </span><span class="str2">A missive, document, writing, book</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the Law</span><br /><span class="heb">הַתּוֹרָ֛ה</span> <span class="translit">(hat·tō·w·rāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8451.htm">Strong's 8451: </a> </span><span class="str2">Direction, instruction, law</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the house</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּבֵ֣ית</span> <span class="translit">(bə·ḇêṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> </span><span class="str2">A house</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the LORD!”</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">And he</span><br /><span class="heb">חִלְקִיָּ֛הוּ</span> <span class="translit">(ḥil·qî·yā·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2518.htm">Strong's 2518: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hilkiah -- 'my portion is Yah', the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">gave</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּתֵּ֧ן</span> <span class="translit">(way·yit·tên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> </span><span class="str2">To give, put, set</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[it]</span><br /><span class="heb">הַסֵּ֖פֶר</span> <span class="translit">(has·sê·p̄er)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5612.htm">Strong's 5612: </a> </span><span class="str2">A missive, document, writing, book</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶל־</span> <span class="translit">(’el-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Shaphan.</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׁפָֽן׃</span> <span class="translit">(šā·p̄ān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8227.htm">Strong's 8227: </a> </span><span class="str2">A species of rockrabbit, the hyrax</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/34-15.htm">2 Chronicles 34:15 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/34-15.htm">2 Chronicles 34:15 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_chronicles/34-15.htm">2 Chronicles 34:15 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/34-15.htm">2 Chronicles 34:15 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/34-15.htm">2 Chronicles 34:15 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_chronicles/34-15.htm">2 Chronicles 34:15 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_chronicles/34-15.htm">2 Chronicles 34:15 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_chronicles/34-15.htm">2 Chronicles 34:15 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_chronicles/34-15.htm">2 Chronicles 34:15 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_chronicles/34-15.htm">2 Chronicles 34:15 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_chronicles/34-15.htm">OT History: 2 Chronicles 34:15 Hilkiah answered Shaphan the scribe I have (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_chronicles/34-14.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Chronicles 34:14"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 34:14" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_chronicles/34-16.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Chronicles 34:16"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 34:16" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>