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18 Hilkiah the priest made a discovery. He found this book.

Shaphan then read these laws in the presence of the king.

This is the first time God’s law has been in the palace in generations.

19 When the king heard those words, he realized how far his nation had drifted from God’s path, and he tore his clothes in mourning. 20 He then summoned five of his high-ranking officials: Hilkiah, Ahikam (son of Shaphan), Abdon (son of Micah), Shaphan the scribe, and Asaiah the king’s servant.

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