When Micaiah the son of Gemariah, the son of Shaphan, had heard out of the book all Yahweh’s words,
Parallel translations
- KJV When Michaiah the son of Gemariah, the son of Shaphan, had heard out of the book all the words of the LORD,
- BSB When Micaiah son of Gemariah, the son of Shaphan, heard all the words of the LORD from the scroll,
- NKJV When Michaiah the son of Gemariah, the son of Shaphan, heard all the words of the Lord from the book,
- NASB Now when Micaiah the son of Gemariah, the son of Shaphan, had heard all the words of the Lord from the book,
- NLT When Micaiah son of Gemariah and grandson of Shaphan heard the messages from the Lord,
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Quick answer
Micaiah, a grandson of Shaphan, hears all the words read from the scroll. The reading begins to reach influential officials.
Overview
Micaiah, from the notable family of Shaphan that had supported reform under Josiah, listens attentively to the scroll. His hearing sets in motion the report that brings the scroll to the officials. The verse shows how God's word, once read, spreads to those in positions of influence.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 4
- 2 Kgs 25:22As for the people who were left in the land of Judah, whom Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon had left, even over them he made Gedaliah the son of Ahikam, the son of Shaphan, governor.
- 2 Chr 34:20The king commanded Hilkiah, Ahikam the son of Shaphan, Abdon the son of Micah, Shaphan the scribe, and Asaiah the king’s servant, saying,
- Jer 36:10Then Baruch read the words of Jeremiah from the book in Yahweh’s house, in the room of Gemariah the son of Shaphan, the scribe, in the upper court, at the entry of the new gate of Yahweh’s house, in the ears of all the people.
- 2 Kgs 22:12–14The king commanded Hilkiah the priest, Ahikam the son of Shaphan, Achbor the son of Micaiah, Shaphan the scribe, and Asaiah the king’s servant, saying,
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