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2 Chronicles 34:16

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And Shaphan carried the book to the king, and brought the king word back again, saying, All that was committed to thy servants, they do it.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Shaphan took the book to the king and reported back to him, saying, 'Everything you assigned your servants to do, they are doing it.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Shaphan is giving King Josiah a progress report, confirming that all the work the king ordered is being carried out faithfully.

📚 Historical Context

During the reign of King Josiah in ancient Judah, the nation had drifted from God's laws due to years of idolatry and neglect, but Josiah, as a young king, led efforts to restore proper worship. While workers were repairing the temple as part of these reforms, the Book of the Law was discovered, which revealed God's commands and sparked major changes. Shaphan, the royal scribe, brought this book to the king and reported that the assigned servants were faithfully carrying out their tasks.

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