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Hilkiah answered Shaphan the scribe, I have found the book of the law in the house of Yahweh. Hilkiah delivered the book to Shaphan.
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A Priceless Discovery
Commentators emphasize that this was a truly remarkable discovery. Of all the treasures that could have been found during the temple repairs, nothing could have brought about more good for the people than the rediscovery of God's Word. This highlights the supreme and foundational value of Scripture for the life of God's people.
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2 Chronicles
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19th Century
Bishop
Hilkiah finds the Book of the Law, and delivers it to Shaphan, who reads it before the king. (Compare to 2 Kings 22:8–11.)
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This was a very remarkable find. Of all the discoveries that they might have made, they could have discovered nothing that would bring about so muc…
17th Century
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(See Gill on 2 Chronicles 34:14)
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Since the years of infancy cannot be useful to our fellow creatures, our earliest youth should be dedicated to God, so that we may not waste any of…