Then the court secretary Shaphan went to the king and reported,[a] “Your servants have emptied out the silver that was found in the temple and have given it to those doing the work—those who oversee the Lord’s temple.” 10 Then the court secretary Shaphan told the king, “The priest Hilkiah 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. 22:9 Lit and returned a word to the king and said

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