And Shaphan the scribe came to the king, and brought the king word again, and said, Thy servants have gathered the money that was found in the house, and have delivered it into the hand of them that do the work, that have the oversight of the house of the LORD.
Then Shaphan the scribe came to the king and gave him a report, saying, 'Your servants have collected all the money that was found in the temple and have given it to the workers who are supervising the repairs of the LORD's house.'
The writer is showing how King Josiah's officials reported that they had collected the temple donations and given the money to those overseeing the temple repairs.
📚 Historical Context
In the 7th century BC, King Josiah of Judah was leading a period of religious reform and ordered repairs to the long-neglected temple in Jerusalem after years of spiritual decline in the nation. During this process, funds were collected from the temple treasury to pay the workers, reflecting Josiah's commitment to restoring proper worship. Shaphan the scribe was delivering a report to the king, confirming that the money had been handed over to the overseers responsible for the temple's restoration.
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