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.