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.
Parallel translations
- WEB 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.
- BSB Then Shaphan brought the book to the king and reported, “Your servants are doing all that has been placed in their hands.
- NKJV So Shaphan carried the book to the king, bringing the king word, saying, “All that was committed to your servants they are doing.
- NASB 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.
- NLT Shaphan took the scroll to the king and reported, “Your officials are doing everything they were assigned to do.
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Quick answer
Shaphan brings the book to the king and reports that the workers are faithfully completing their assigned tasks. The scribe delivers both the scroll and a progress report.
Overview
Shaphan first assures Josiah that the temple work is proceeding well before turning to the greater matter of the book. The verse shows faithful administration and accountability in the king's service. It sets up the dramatic reading of the law that follows.
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- Jer 36:20–21And 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.
- 2 Kgs 22:9–10And 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.
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