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