New International VersionHe gave these orders to Hilkiah, Ahikam son of Shaphan, Abdon son of Micah, Shaphan the secretary and Asaiah the king’s attendant:
New Living TranslationThen he gave these orders to Hilkiah, Ahikam son of Shaphan, Acbor son of Micaiah, Shaphan the court secretary, and Asaiah the king’s personal adviser:
English Standard VersionAnd the king commanded Hilkiah, Ahikam the son of Shaphan, Abdon the son of Micah, Shaphan the secretary, and Asaiah the king’s servant, saying,
Berean Standard Bibleand commanded Hilkiah, Ahikam son of Shaphan, Abdon son of Micah, Shaphan the scribe, and Asaiah the servant of the king:
King James BibleAnd the king commanded Hilkiah, and Ahikam the son of Shaphan, and Abdon the son of Micah, and Shaphan the scribe, and Asaiah a servant of the king's, saying,
New King James VersionThen the king commanded Hilkiah, Ahikam the son of Shaphan, Abdon the son of Micah, Shaphan the scribe, and Asaiah a servant of the king, saying,
New American Standard BibleThen the king commanded Hilkiah, Ahikam the son of Shaphan, Abdon the son of Micah, Shaphan the scribe, and Asaiah the king’s servant, saying,
NASB 1995Then the king commanded Hilkiah, Ahikam the son of Shaphan, Abdon the son of Micah, Shaphan the scribe, and Asaiah the king’s servant, saying,
NASB 1977Then the king commanded Hilkiah, Ahikam the son of Shaphan, Abdon the son of Micah, Shaphan the scribe, and Asaiah the king’s servant, saying,
Legacy Standard BibleThen the king commanded Hilkiah, Ahikam the son of Shaphan, Abdon the son of Micah, Shaphan the scribe, and Asaiah the king’s servant, saying,
Amplified BibleThen the king commanded Hilkiah, Ahikam the son of Shaphan, Abdon the son of Micah, Shaphan the scribe, and Asaiah a servant of the king, saying,
Christian Standard BibleThen he commanded Hilkiah, Ahikam son of Shaphan, Abdon son of Micah, the court secretary Shaphan, and the king’s servant Asaiah,
Holman Christian Standard BibleThen he commanded Hilkiah, Ahikam son of Shaphan, Abdon son of Micah, Shaphan the court secretary, and the king’s servant Asaiah,
American Standard VersionAnd the king commanded Hilkiah, and Ahikam the son of Shaphan, and Abdon the son of Micah, and Shaphan the scribe, and Asaiah the king's servant, saying,
Contemporary English VersionAt once he called together Hilkiah, Shaphan, Ahikam son of Shaphan, Abdon son of Micah, and his own servant Asaiah. He said,
English Revised VersionAnd the king commanded Hilkiah, and Ahikam the son of Shaphan, and Abdon the son of Micah, and Shaphan the scribe, and Asaiah the king's servant, saying,
GOD'S WORD® TranslationThen the king gave an order to Hilkiah, Ahikam (son of Shaphan), Abdon (son of Micah), the scribe Shaphan, and the royal official Asaiah. He said,
Good News Translationand gave the following order to Hilkiah, to Ahikam son of Shaphan, to Abdon son of Micaiah, to Shaphan, the court secretary, and to Asaiah, the king's attendant:
International Standard VersionHe issued these orders to Hilkiah, Shaphan's son Ahikam, Micah's son Abdon, Shaphan the scribe, and the king's personal assistant Asaiah:
NET BibleThe king ordered Hilkiah, Ahikam son of Shaphan, Abdon son of Micah, Shaphan the scribe, and Asaiah the king's servant,
New Heart English BibleThe king commanded Hilkiah, and Ahikam the son of Shaphan, and Acbor the son of Micaiah, and Shaphan the scribe, and Asaiah the king's servant, saying,
Webster's Bible TranslationAnd the king commanded Hilkiah, and Ahikam the son of Shaphan, and Abdon the son of Micah, and Shaphan the scribe, and Asaiah a servant of the king's, saying, Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bibleand commanded Hilkiah, Ahikam son of Shaphan, Abdon son of Micah, Shaphan the scribe, and Asaiah the servant of the king:
World English BibleThe king commanded Hilkiah, Ahikam the son of Shaphan, Abdon the son of Micah, Shaphan the scribe, and Asaiah the king’s servant, saying, Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand the king commands Hilkiah, and Ahikam son of Shaphan, and Abdon son of Micah, and Shaphan the scribe, and Asaiah, servant of the king, saying,
Young's Literal Translation and the king commandeth Hilkiah, and Ahikam son of Shaphan, and Abdon son of Micah, and Shaphan the scribe, and Asaiah, servant of the king, saying,
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd the king will command Hilkiah, and Ahikam son of Shaphan, and Abdon son of Micah, and Shaphan the scribe, and Asaiah servant of the king saying, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he commanded Helcias, and Ahicam the son of Saphan, and Abdon the son of Micha, and Saphan the scribe, and Asaa the king's servant, saying:
Catholic Public Domain VersionAnd he instructed Hilkiah, and Ahikam, the son of Shaphan, and Abdon, the son of Micah, and also Shaphan, the scribe, and Asaiah, the servant of the king, saying:
New American BibleThe king then issued this command to Hilkiah, to Ahikam, son of Shaphan, to Abdon, son of Michah, to Shaphan the scribe, and to Asaiah, the king’s servant:
New Revised Standard VersionThen the king commanded Hilkiah, Ahikam son of Shaphan, Abdon son of Micah, the secretary Shaphan, and the king’s servant Asaiah: Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen the king commanded Hilkiah and Ahikam the son of Shaphan and Abchor the son of Micah and Shaphan the scribe and Asaiah the steward of the king's household, saying,
Peshitta Holy Bible TranslatedAnd the King commanded Khelqia, and Akhiqam son of Shaphan, and Abakur son of Mikah, and Shaphan the Scribe, and Asa the Steward of the King, and he said to them: OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the king commanded Hilkiah, and Ahikam the son of Shaphan, and Abdon the son of Micah, and Shaphan the scribe, and Asaiah the king's servant, saying:
Brenton Septuagint TranslationAnd the king commanded Chelcias, and Achicam the son of Saphan, and Abdom the son of Michaias, and Saphan the scribe, and Asia the servant of the king, saying,
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Context Hilkiah Finds the Book of the Law… 19When the king heard the words of the Law, he tore his clothes 20andcommandedHilkiah,Ahikamsonof Shaphan,Abdonsonof Micah,Shaphanthe scribe,and Asaiahthe servantof the king:21“Go and inquire of the LORD for me and for those remaining in Israel and Judah concerning the words in the book that has been found. For great is the wrath of the LORD that has been poured out on us because our fathers have not kept the word of the LORD by doing all that is written in this book.”…
Cross References 2 Kings 22:12-14and commanded Hilkiah the priest, Ahikam son of Shaphan, Achbor son of Micaiah, Shaphan the scribe, and Asaiah the servant of the king: / “Go and inquire of the LORD for me, for the people, and for all Judah concerning the words in this book that has been found. For great is the wrath of the LORD that burns against us because our fathers have not obeyed the words of this book by doing all that is written about us.” / So Hilkiah the priest, Ahikam, Achbor, Shaphan, and Asaiah went and spoke to Huldah the prophetess, the wife of Shallum son of Tikvah, the son of Harhas, the keeper of the wardrobe. She lived in Jerusalem, in the Second District.
2 Chronicles 18:8So the king of Israel called one of his officials and said, “Bring Micaiah son of Imlah at once.”
Jeremiah 26:24Nevertheless, Ahikam son of Shaphan supported Jeremiah, so he was not handed over to the people to be put to death.
2 Chronicles 35:20-24After all this, when Josiah had set the temple in order, Neco king of Egypt marched up to fight at Carchemish by the Euphrates, and Josiah went out to confront him. / But Neco sent messengers to him, saying, “What is the issue between you and me, O king of Judah? I have not come against you today, but I am fighting another dynasty, and God has told me to hurry. So stop opposing God, who is with me, or He will destroy you!” / Josiah, however, did not turn away from him; instead, in order to engage him in battle, he disguised himself. He did not listen to Neco’s words from the mouth of God, but went to fight him on the Plain of Megiddo. ...
2 Kings 23:1-3Then the king summoned all the elders of Judah and Jerusalem. / And he went up to the house of the LORD with all the people of Judah and Jerusalem, as well as the priests and the prophets—all the people small and great—and in their hearing he read all the words of the Book of the Covenant that had been found in the house of the LORD. / So the king stood by the pillar and made a covenant before the LORD to follow the LORD and to keep His commandments, decrees, and statutes with all his heart and all his soul, and to carry out the words of the covenant that were written in this book. And all the people entered into the covenant.
2 Chronicles 29:25Hezekiah stationed the Levites in the house of the LORD with cymbals, harps, and lyres according to the command of David, of Gad the king’s seer, and of Nathan the prophet. For the command had come from the LORD through His prophets.
2 Chronicles 36:15-16Again and again the LORD, the God of their fathers, sent word to His people through His messengers because He had compassion on them and on His dwelling place. / But they mocked the messengers of God, despising His words and scoffing at His prophets, until the wrath of the LORD against His people was stirred up beyond remedy.
2 Kings 22:3-7Now in the eighteenth year of his reign, King Josiah sent the scribe, Shaphan son of Azaliah, the son of Meshullam, to the house of the LORD, saying, / “Go up to Hilkiah the high priest and have him count the money that has been brought into the house of the LORD, which the doorkeepers have collected from the people. / And let them deliver it into the hands of the supervisors of those doing the work on the house of the LORD, who in turn are to give it to the workmen repairing the damages to the house of the LORD— ...
2 Chronicles 30:1-5Then Hezekiah sent word throughout all Israel and Judah, and he also wrote letters to Ephraim and Manasseh inviting them to come to the house of the LORD in Jerusalem to keep the Passover of the LORD, the God of Israel. / For the king and his officials and the whole assembly in Jerusalem had decided to keep the Passover in the second month, / since they had been unable to keep it at the regular time, because not enough priests had consecrated themselves and the people had not been gathered in Jerusalem. ...
2 Chronicles 32:20In response, King Hezekiah and the prophet Isaiah son of Amoz cried out to heaven in prayer,
2 Chronicles 33:15-17He removed the foreign gods and the idol from the house of the LORD, along with all the altars he had built on the temple mount and in Jerusalem, and he dumped them outside the city. / Then he restored the altar of the LORD and sacrificed peace offerings and thank offerings on it, and he told Judah to serve the LORD, the God of Israel. / Nevertheless, the people still sacrificed at the high places, but only to the LORD their God.
2 Chronicles 34:8-13Now in the eighteenth year of his reign, in order to cleanse the land and the temple, Josiah sent Shaphan son of Azaliah, Maaseiah the governor of the city, and Joah son of Joahaz, the recorder, to repair the house of the LORD his God. / So they went to Hilkiah the high priest and gave him the money that had been brought into the house of God, which the Levites who guarded the doors had collected from the people of Manasseh and Ephraim, from all the remnant of Israel, from all Judah and Benjamin, and from the people of Jerusalem. / They put it into the hands of those supervising the work in the house of the LORD, who in turn gave it to the workmen restoring and repairing the house of the LORD. ...
2 Chronicles 35:1-6Then Josiah kept the Passover to the LORD in Jerusalem, and the Passover lamb was slaughtered on the fourteenth day of the first month. / He appointed the priests to their duties and encouraged them in the service of the house of the LORD. / To the Levites who taught all Israel and were holy to the LORD, Josiah said: “Put the holy ark in the temple built by Solomon son of David king of Israel. It is not to be carried around on your shoulders. Now serve the LORD your God and His people Israel. ...
2 Chronicles 36:1-4Then the people of the land took Jehoahaz son of Josiah and made him king in Jerusalem in place of his father. / Jehoahaz was twenty-three years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem three months. / And the king of Egypt dethroned him in Jerusalem and imposed on Judah a levy of a hundred talents of silver and a talent of gold. ...
Matthew 23:34-35Because of this, I am sending you prophets and wise men and teachers. Some of them you will kill and crucify, and others you will flog in your synagogues and persecute from town to town. / And so upon you will come all the righteous blood shed on earth, from the blood of righteous Abel to the blood of Zechariah son of Berechiah, whom you murdered between the temple and the altar.
Treasury of Scripture And the king commanded Hilkiah, and Ahikam the son of Shaphan, and Abdon the son of Micah, and Shaphan the scribe, and Asaiah a servant of the king's, saying, Ahikam 2 Kings 25:22
Andas for the people that remained in the land of Judah, whom Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon had left, even over them he made Gedaliah the son of Ahikam, the son of Shaphan, ruler. Jeremiah 26:24
Nevertheless the hand of Ahikam the son of Shaphan was with Jeremiah, that they should not give him into the hand of the people to put him to death. Jeremiah 40:6,9,14
Then went Jeremiah unto Gedaliah the son of Ahikam to Mizpah; and dwelt with him among the people that were left in the land… 2 Kings 22:12
And the king commanded Hilkiah the priest, and Ahikam the son of Shaphan, and Achbor the son of Michaiah, and Shaphan the scribe, and Asahiah a servant of the king's, saying, Achbor Jeremiah 26:22
And Jehoiakim the king sent men into Egypt,namely, Elnathan the son of Achbor, andcertain men with him into Egypt. Micha 2 Kings 22:12
And the king commanded Hilkiah the priest, and Ahikam the son of Shaphan, and Achbor the son of Michaiah, and Shaphan the scribe, and Asahiah a servant of the king's, saying, Asahiah Jump to Previous AbdonAhikamAhi'kamAsaiahAsai'ahAttendantCommandedCommandethHilkiahHilki'ahHilkijahKing'sMicahOrdersScribeSecretaryServantShaphanJump to Next AbdonAhikamAhi'kamAsaiahAsai'ahAttendantCommandedCommandethHilkiahHilki'ahHilkijahKing'sMicahOrdersScribeSecretaryServantShaphan2 Chronicles 34 1.Josiah's good reign3.He destroys idolatry8.He takes order for the repair of the temple14.Hilkiah, having found a book of the law,21.Josiah sends to Huldah to enquire of the Lord23.Huldah prophesies the destruction of Jerusalem, but respite thereof in Josiah's time29.Josiah, causing it to be read in a solemn assembly, renews the covenant with Godand commanded HilkiahHilkiah was the high priest during the reign of King Josiah. His role was crucial in the religious reforms that Josiah implemented. The discovery of the Book of the Law in the temple by Hilkiah was a pivotal moment in Judah's history, leading to a national revival. This highlights the importance of spiritual leadership and the rediscovery of God's Word in bringing about reform and renewal. Ahikam son of Shaphan
Ahikam was a prominent official and the son of Shaphan, who was a scribe and a key figure in Josiah's court. Ahikam later played a significant role in protecting the prophet Jeremiah (Jeremiah 26:24), showing his commitment to God's messengers. His inclusion here indicates the involvement of trusted and faithful officials in the king's reforms. Abdon son of Micah
Abdon, also known as Achbor in some translations, was another official in Josiah's administration. His presence in this group underscores the collaborative effort among the king's advisors to implement the religious reforms. The mention of his lineage, "son of Micah," connects him to a family possibly known for their faithfulness or service. Shaphan the scribe
Shaphan was a scribe, a position of significant responsibility, involving the recording and preservation of important documents. His role in reading the Book of the Law to King Josiah (2 Kings 22:10) was instrumental in sparking the king's reform efforts. Shaphan's family continued to have a lasting impact, with his descendants also serving in important roles during the time of Jeremiah. and Asaiah the servant of the king
Asaiah, described as the king's servant, likely held a position of trust and influence in Josiah's court. His inclusion in this group suggests that Josiah surrounded himself with loyal and capable individuals to carry out his directives. Asaiah's role emphasizes the importance of faithful service to leadership in fulfilling God's purposes. the king:
King Josiah was one of the most righteous kings of Judah, known for his dedication to God and his efforts to restore true worship. His reforms were comprehensive, affecting religious practices, the temple, and the people's adherence to the covenant. Josiah's actions fulfilled prophecies and demonstrated a type of Christ in his zeal for God's house and his desire to lead the people back to covenant faithfulness. Persons / Places / Events 1. HilkiahThe high priest during the reign of King Josiah, instrumental in the discovery of the Book of the Law in the temple. 2. Ahikam son of ShaphanA royal official and son of Shaphan, who played a significant role in the reforms of King Josiah. 3. Abdon son of MicahAnother official in King Josiah's court, involved in the religious reforms. 4. Shaphan the scribeA scribe and father of Ahikam, who read the Book of the Law to King Josiah. 5. Asaiah the servant of the kingA servant of King Josiah, involved in the king's religious reforms. Teaching Points The Importance of Godly LeadershipThe involvement of key figures like Hilkiah and Shaphan in Josiah's reforms underscores the impact of godly leadership in bringing about spiritual renewal. The Power of ScriptureThe rediscovery of the Book of the Law was a catalyst for national repentance and reform, illustrating the transformative power of God's Word when it is read and obeyed. Faithful ServiceEach person mentioned played a role in the reforms, reminding us that God uses individuals in various capacities to accomplish His purposes. Heritage of FaithThe mention of family connections (e.g., Ahikam son of Shaphan) highlights the importance of passing down faith and values through generations. Obedience to God's CommandsThe response to the Book of the Law demonstrates the importance of aligning our lives with God's commands, leading to personal and communal transformation. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 34
Who was Huldah the Prophetess in the Bible?
What was King Abijah's mother's name: Michaiah (2 Chronicles 13:2) or Maachah (2 Chronicles 11:20), given Absalom's only daughter was Tamar (2 Samuel 14:27)?
(2 Chronicles 34:22-28) Why would King Josiah consult the prophetess Huldah instead of better-known prophets like Jeremiah, if both were contemporaries?
1 Chronicles 20:5: Why does this text say Elhanan killed Goliath's brother, whereas 2 Samuel 21:19 seems to conflict about who killed Goliath?(20-28) The royal message to the prophetess Huldah, and her reply. Comp. 2Kings 22:12-20. Abdon the son of Micah.--Kings, "Achbor the son of Micaiah," which appears right. The Syriac has Abach-r. (SeeJeremiah 26:22;Jeremiah 36:12.) Verse 20. - Ahikam the son of Shaphan (see Jeremiah 26:24; Jeremiah 40:5). Abdon the son of Micah. The parallel ( 2 Kings 22:12) and the Syriac Version have "Achbor the son of Michaiah" (see also Jeremiah 26:22; Jeremiah 36:12).
Parallel Commentaries ...
Hebrew [and]הַמֶּ֡לֶךְ(ham·me·leḵ)Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4428:A kingcommandedוַיְצַ֣ו(way·ṣaw)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6680:To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, orderHilkiah,חִלְקִיָּ֡הוּ(ḥil·qî·yā·hū)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2518:Hilkiah -- 'my portion is Yah', the name of several IsraelitesAhikamאֲחִיקָ֣ם(’ă·ḥî·qām)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 296:Ahikam -- 'my brother has arisen', an Israelitesonבֶּן־(be·nō·šā-)Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121:A sonof Shaphan,שָׁ֠פָן(p̄ān)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8227:A species of rockrabbit, the hyraxAbdonעַבְדּ֨וֹן(‘aḇ·dō·wn)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5658:Abdon -- four Israelites, also a Levitical citysonבֶּן־(ben-)Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121:A sonof Micah,מִיכָ֜ה(mî·ḵāh)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4318:Micah -- the name of several IsraelitesShaphanשָׁפָ֣ן(šā·p̄ān)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8227:A species of rockrabbit, the hyraxthe scribe,הַסּוֹפֵ֗ר(has·sō·w·p̄êr)Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5608:To count, recount, relateand Asaiahעֲשָׂיָ֥ה(‘ă·śā·yāh)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6222:Asaiah -- four Israelitesthe servantעֶֽבֶד־(‘e·ḇeḏ-)Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 5650:Slave, servantof the king:הַמֶּ֖לֶךְ(ham·me·leḵ)Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4428:A king
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OT History: 2 Chronicles 34:20 The king commanded Hilkiah and Ahikam (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) |
