9 Then the court secretary Shaphan went to the king and reported, [1] “Your servants have emptied out the silver that was found in the temple and have given it to those doing the work — those who oversee the LORD’s temple.”

10 Then the court secretary Shaphan told the king, “The priest Hilkiah has given me a book,” and Shaphan read it in the presence of the king. ⓜ

11 When the king heard the words of the book of the law, he tore his clothes. ⓝ