And when they brought out the money that was brought into the house of the LORD, Hilkiah the priest found a book of the law of the LORD given by Moses.
When they were bringing out the money that had been collected for the Lord's temple, Hilkiah the priest discovered a book containing God's law that had been given through Moses.
The writer is describing how God's Word was rediscovered during temple repairs - a book of His law that had been lost or forgotten was found again.
📚 Historical Context
During the reign of King Josiah, a young ruler in Judah around 640-609 BC who sought to restore proper worship, the Temple in Jerusalem was undergoing repairs funded by offerings from the people. As the priests managed these funds, Hilkiah the high priest discovered a forgotten scroll of the Law, believed to be part of the books given through Moses. This find occurred amid widespread idolatry and spiritual decline in Judah, setting the stage for Josiah's reforms.
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