2 Chronicles 34:18

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 2 Chronicles 34:18 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And Shaphan the scribe told the king, saying, Hilkiah the priest hath delivered me a book. And Shaphan read therein before the king.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And Shaphan the scribe told the king, saying, Hilkiah the priest hath delivered me a book. And Shaphan read therein before the king.
2 Chronicles 34:18 — American Standard Version

Context — 2 Chronicles 34

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
18And Shaphan the scribe told the king, saying, Hilkiah the priest hath delivered me a book. And Shaphan read therein before the king.

What do historical commentaries say?

Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“And Shaphan read: Deu 17:19; Jos 1:8; Psa 119:46, Psa 119:97-99; Jer 36:20, Jer 36:21 it: Heb. in it 2 Chronicles 34:19”
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