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Shaphan
The scribe who read the newly-found Law before King Josiah.
What we know — and how we know it
Bible — stated in scripture (with verse) · 1
Origin & birthplace
Where in scripture
2 KingsFamily
In their own words — 2 recorded sayings
“Then, after reading it, Shaphan the scribe went in to the king and gave him an account of what had been done, saying, Your servants have given out the money which was in the house, and have given it to the overseers of the work of the house of the Lord. Then Shaphan the scribe said to the king, Hilkiah the priest has given me a book; and he was reading it before the king.” — 2 Kings 22:9-10
“And Shaphan took the book to the king; and he gave him an account of what had been done, saying, Your servants are doing all they have been given to do; They have taken out all the money which was in the Lord's house and have given it to the overseers and to the workmen. Then Shaphan the scribe said to the king, Hilkiah the priest has given me a book; and he made a start at reading some of it to the king.” — 2 Chronicles 34:16-18
Speaker attribution: Clear Bible MACULA (CC BY 4.0). Wording: Bible in Basic English (public domain).
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