11 After the king had heard what was written in the scroll of the Torah, he tore his clothes.

12 Then the king issued this order to Hilkiyah the cohen, Achikam the son of Shafan, ‘Akhbor the son of Mikhayah, Shafan the secretary and ‘Asayah the king’s servant:

13 “Go; and consult ADONAI for me, for the people and for all Y’hudah in regard to what is written in this scroll which has been found. For ADONAI must be furious at us, since our ancestors did not listen to the words written in this scroll and didn’t do everything written there that concerns us.”