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Shaphan carried the book to the king, and moreover brought back word to the king, saying, All that was committed to your servants, they are doing.
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A Faithful Report
Commentators note that before presenting the newly found Book of the Law, Shaphan first reports on the temple restoration project. He confirms to King Josiah, "All that was committed to thy servants, they are doing." This highlights the diligence and faithfulness of those entrusted with the work, setting a backdrop of dutiful service for the major spiritual revelation that follows.
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2 Chronicles
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19th Century
Anglican
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.)
Baptist
Such was his horror upon discovering how they had all sinned, and how many terrible judgments were to be inflicted upon them because of all that lo…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
(See Gill on 2 Chronicles 34:14)
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Presbyterian
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…