16. Then Shaphan took the book to the king and reported to Josiah: “Your officers are doing everything you told them to do.
17. They have paid out the money that was in the Temple of the Lord. They have given it to the supervisors and the workers.”
18. Then Shaphan the royal assistant told the king, “Hilkiah the priest has given me a book.” And Shaphan read from the book to the king.
19. The king heard the words of the Teachings. Then he tore his clothes to show how upset he was.
20. He gave these orders to Hilkiah, Ahikam son of Shaphan. He also gave them to Acbor son of Micaiah, Shaphan and Asaiah. Shaphan was the royal assistant. And Asaiah was the king’s servant. These were the orders: