Then Shaphan the court secretary went to the king and reported,[a] “Your servants have emptied out the money that was found in the temple and have put it into the hand of those doing the work—those who oversee the Lord’s temple.” 10 Then Shaphan the court secretary told the king, “Hilkiah the priest has given me a book,” and Shaphan read it in the presence of the king.(A)

11 When the king heard the words of the book of the law, he tore his clothes.(B)

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Kings 22:9 Lit and returned a word to the king and said

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