When Micaiah son of Gemariah, the son of Shaphan, heard all the words of the LORD from the scroll,
Parallel translations
- WEB When Micaiah the son of Gemariah, the son of Shaphan, had heard out of the book all Yahweh’s words,
- KJV When Michaiah the son of Gemariah, the son of Shaphan, had heard out of the book all the words of the LORD,
- 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 25:22Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon appointed Gedaliah son of Ahikam, the son of Shaphan, over the people he had left behind in the land of Judah.
- 2 Chr 34:20and commanded Hilkiah, Ahikam son of Shaphan, Abdon son of Micah, Shaphan the scribe, and Asaiah the servant of the king:
- Jer 36:10From the chamber of Gemariah son of Shaphan the scribe, which was in the upper courtyard at the opening of the New Gate of the house of the LORD, Baruch read from the scroll the words of Jeremiah in the hearing of all the people.
- 2 Kgs 22:12–14and commanded Hilkiah the priest, Ahikam son of Shaphan, Achbor son of Micaiah, Shaphan the scribe, and Asaiah the servant of the king:
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