2 Chronicles 34:16
New International Version
Then Shaphan took the book to the king and reported to him: “Your officials are doing everything that has been committed to them.

New Living Translation
Shaphan took the scroll to the king and reported, “Your officials are doing everything they were assigned to do.

English Standard Version
Shaphan brought the book to the king, and further reported to the king, “All that was committed to your servants they are doing.

Berean Standard Bible
Then Shaphan brought the book to the king and reported, “Your servants are doing all that has been placed in their hands.

King James Bible
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.

New King James Version
So Shaphan carried the book to the king, bringing the king word, saying, “All that was committed to your servants they are doing.

New American Standard Bible
Then Shaphan brought the book to the king and reported further word to the king, saying, “Everything that was entrusted to your servants, they are doing.

NASB 1995
Then Shaphan brought the book to the king and reported further word to the king, saying, “Everything that was entrusted to your servants they are doing.

NASB 1977
Then Shaphan brought the book to the king and reported further word to the king, saying, “Everything that was entrusted to your servants they are doing.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then Shaphan brought the book to the king and furthermore responded to the king with a word, saying, “Everything that was given to the hand of your servants they are doing.

Amplified Bible
Shaphan brought the book to the king, but [first] reported further to him, “Your servants are doing everything that was entrusted to them.

Christian Standard Bible
Shaphan took the book to the king, and also reported, “Your servants are doing all that was placed in their hands.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Shaphan took the book to the king, and also reported, “Your servants are doing all that was placed in their hands.

American Standard Version
And Shaphan carried the book to the king, and moreover brought back word to the king, saying, All that was committed to thy servants, they are doing.

Contemporary English Version
Shaphan took the book to Josiah and reported, "Your officials are doing everything you wanted.

English Revised Version
And Shaphan carried the book to the king, and moreover brought the king word again, saying, All that was committed to thy servants, they do it.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Shaphan took the book to the king and reported, "We are doing everything you told us to do.

Good News Translation
and Shaphan took it to the king. He reported, "We have done everything that you commanded.

International Standard Version
Shaphan took the book to the king and gave an additional report to the king, telling him "Everything that you've entrusted to your servants is being carried out.

Majority Standard Bible
Then Shaphan brought the book to the king and reported, “Your servants are doing all that has been placed in their hands.

NET Bible
Shaphan brought the scroll to the king and reported, "Your servants are doing everything assigned to them.

New Heart English Bible
Shaphan carried the scroll to the king, and moreover brought back word to the king, saying, "All that was committed to your servants, they are doing.

Webster's Bible Translation
And Shaphan carried the book to the king, and brought the king word back again, saying, All that was committed to thy servants, they perform.

World English Bible
Shaphan carried the book to the king, and moreover brought back word to the king, saying, “All that was committed to your servants, they are doing.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and Shaphan brings in the scroll to the king, and brings the king back word again, saying, “All that has been given into the hand of your servants they are doing,

Young's Literal Translation
and Shaphan bringeth in the book unto the king, and bringeth the king back word again, saying, 'All that hath been given into the hand of thy servants they are doing,

Smith's Literal Translation
And Shaphan will bring the book to the king, and he will yet turn back word to the king, saying, All which was given into the hand of thy servants, they do.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
But he carried the book to the king, and told him, saying: Lo, all that thou hast committed to thy servants, is accomplished.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Then he took the volume to the king, and he reported to him, saying: “Behold, everything that you entrusted to your servants is completed.

New American Bible
who brought it to the king at the same time that he made his report to him. He said, “Your servants are doing everything that has been entrusted to them;

New Revised Standard Version
Shaphan brought the book to the king, and further reported to the king, “All that was committed to your servants they are doing.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Shaphan the scribe told the king what Hilkiah had told him, and brought him word, saying, All that you have committed to your servants, they do.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Shaphan the Scribe told the King everything that Khelqia said to him, and he brought an answer and said to him: “Everything that you have given into the hands of your Servants, those things they do.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And Shaphan carried the book to the king, and moreover brought back word unto the king, saying: 'All that was committed to thy servants, they do it.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Saphan brought in the book to the king, and moreover gave an account to the king, saying, This is all the money given into the hand of thy servants that work.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Hilkiah Finds the Book of the Law
15And 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. 16Then Shaphan brought the book to the king and reported, “Your servants are doing all that has been placed in their hands. 17They have paid out the money that was found in the house of the LORD and have put it into the hands of the supervisors and workers.”…

Cross References
2 Kings 22:9-10
And Shaphan the scribe went to the king and reported, “Your servants have paid out the money that was found in the temple and have put it into the hands of the workers and supervisors of the house of the LORD.” / 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.

2 Kings 22:3-8
Now in the eighteenth year of his reign, King Josiah sent the scribe, Shaphan son of Azaliah, the son of Meshullam, to the house of the LORD, saying, / “Go up to Hilkiah the high priest and have him count the money that has been brought into the house of the LORD, which the doorkeepers have collected from the people. / And let them deliver it into the hands of the supervisors of those doing the work on the house of the LORD, who in turn are to give it to the workmen repairing the damages to the house of the LORD— ...

2 Chronicles 34:8-13
Now in the eighteenth year of his reign, in order to cleanse the land and the temple, Josiah sent Shaphan son of Azaliah, Maaseiah the governor of the city, and Joah son of Joahaz, the recorder, to repair the house of the LORD his God. / So they went to Hilkiah the high priest and gave him the money that had been brought into the house of God, which the Levites who guarded the doors had collected from the people of Manasseh and Ephraim, from all the remnant of Israel, from all Judah and Benjamin, and from the people of Jerusalem. / They put it into the hands of those supervising the work in the house of the LORD, who in turn gave it to the workmen restoring and repairing the house of the LORD. ...

2 Chronicles 34:18-19
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 Law, he tore his clothes

2 Chronicles 34:20-21
and commanded Hilkiah, Ahikam son of Shaphan, Abdon son of Micah, Shaphan the scribe, and Asaiah the servant of the king: / “Go and inquire of the LORD for me and for those remaining in Israel and Judah concerning the words in the book that has been found. For great is the wrath of the LORD that has been poured out on us because our fathers have not kept the word of the LORD by doing all that is written in this book.”

2 Chronicles 34:29-33
Then the king summoned all the elders of Judah and Jerusalem. / 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 Levites—all the people great and small—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. / So the king stood by the pillar and made a covenant before the LORD to follow the LORD and to keep His commandments, decrees, and statutes with all his heart and all his soul, and to carry out the words of the covenant that were written in this book. ...

2 Chronicles 35:1-6
Then Josiah kept the Passover to the LORD in Jerusalem, and the Passover lamb was slaughtered on the fourteenth day of the first month. / He appointed the priests to their duties and encouraged them in the service of the house of the LORD. / 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. ...

2 Chronicles 35:18-19
No such Passover had been observed in Israel since the days of Samuel the prophet. None of the kings of Israel ever observed a Passover like the one that Josiah observed with the priests, the Levites, all Judah, the Israelites who were present, and the people of Jerusalem. / In the eighteenth year of Josiah’s reign, this Passover was observed.

Nehemiah 8:1-3
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.

Nehemiah 8:8-9
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. / Nehemiah the governor, Ezra the priest and scribe, and the Levites who were instructing the people said to all of them, “This day is holy to the LORD your God. Do not mourn or weep.” For all the people were weeping as they heard the words of the Law.

Jeremiah 36:21-23
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.

Jeremiah 36:27-28
After the king had burned the scroll containing the words that Baruch had written at Jeremiah’s dictation, the word of the LORD came to Jeremiah: / “Take another scroll and rewrite on it the very words that were on the original scroll, which Jehoiakim king of Judah has burned.

Matthew 5:17-18
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.

Matthew 22:29
Jesus answered, “You are mistaken because you do not know the Scriptures or the power of God.

Luke 4:16-21
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: / “The Spirit of the Lord is on Me, because He has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to release the oppressed, ...


Treasury of Scripture

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

Shaphan

2 Kings 22:9,10
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…

Jeremiah 36:20,21
And they went in to the king into the court, but they laid up the roll in the chamber of Elishama the scribe, and told all the words in the ears of the king…

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2 Chronicles 34
1. Josiah's good reign
3. He destroys idolatry
8. He takes order for the repair of the temple
14. Hilkiah, having found a book of the law,
21. Josiah sends to Huldah to enquire of the Lord
23. Huldah prophesies the destruction of Jerusalem, but respite thereof in Josiah's time
29. Josiah, causing it to be read in a solemn assembly, renews the covenant with God














Shaphan brought the book to the king
The name "Shaphan" means "rock badger" in Hebrew, and he was a scribe, a position of significant responsibility and trust in the royal court. Shaphan's role in bringing the book to King Josiah highlights the importance of the rediscovery of the Law during Josiah's reign. This event is pivotal in the history of Judah, as it leads to a national religious reform. The "book" referred to is the Book of the Law, likely Deuteronomy, found during temple repairs. This discovery underscores the neglect of God's Word in previous generations and the need for spiritual renewal. Historically, this moment marks a turning point, as the king's response to the book leads to a covenant renewal and a return to the worship of Yahweh.

and reported
The act of reporting signifies the communication of important information. In the context of ancient Israel, the role of a scribe like Shaphan was not just to record but also to convey messages accurately. This reflects the biblical principle of truthfulness and the importance of faithfully transmitting God's Word. Shaphan's report is a catalyst for change, demonstrating how God uses individuals to fulfill His purposes. The historical context here is crucial, as it shows the chain of communication and responsibility within the royal administration.

Your servants are doing
This phrase indicates the diligence and faithfulness of those working under King Josiah's command. The Hebrew word for "servants" (עֲבָדֶיךָ, avadekha) often denotes those who are in service to a higher authority, emphasizing loyalty and duty. In a spiritual sense, it reflects the Christian calling to serve God with integrity and commitment. The historical context of Josiah's reign is marked by a return to covenant faithfulness, and this phrase highlights the cooperative effort in restoring the temple and, symbolically, the nation's relationship with God.

all that has been placed in their hands
This expression conveys the idea of stewardship and responsibility. The phrase suggests that the tasks assigned were carried out with care and completeness. In the Hebrew context, the concept of stewardship is deeply rooted in the understanding that everything belongs to God, and humans are caretakers of His creation. This aligns with the biblical theme of being faithful in small things, as seen in the parables of Jesus. Historically, this reflects the organized and purposeful efforts during Josiah's reforms, where the rediscovery of the Law led to a comprehensive national revival.

(16) Carried.--Brought in.

Again.--Further, besides.

Committed to thy servants.--Given into the hand of thy servants; viz. the overseers of the repairs.

They do it.--They are doing.

" And Shaphan brought the book in unto the king" is only a different pointing of, "and Shaphan the scribe came in unto the king," 2Kings 22:9. The rest of the verse is an addition of the chronicler's. Perhaps the Notes on 2Kings 12:11 and 2chron xxiv, 11 apply hero.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Shaphan
שָׁפָ֤ן (šā·p̄ān)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8227: A species of rockrabbit, the hyrax

took
וַיָּבֵ֨א (way·yā·ḇê)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go

the book
הַסֵּ֙פֶר֙ (has·sê·p̄er)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5612: A missive, document, writing, book

to
אֶל־ (’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

the king
הַמֶּ֔לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4428: A king

and
ע֧וֹד (‘ō·wḏ)
Adverb
Strong's 5750: Iteration, continuance, again, repeatedly, still, more

reported,
וַיָּ֨שֶׁב (way·yā·šeḇ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again

“Your servants
עֲבָדֶ֖יךָ (‘ă·ḇā·ḏe·ḵā)
Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 5650: Slave, servant

are doing
עֹשִֽׂים׃ (‘ō·śîm)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural
Strong's 6213: To do, make

all
כֹּ֛ל (kōl)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

that
אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

has been placed
נִתַּ֥ן (nit·tan)
Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5414: To give, put, set

in their hands.
בְּיַד־ (bə·yaḏ-)
Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 3027: A hand


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