2 Chronicles 34:17 nasb — "They have also emptied out the money which was found in the house of the LORD, and have delivered it into the hands of…

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""They have also emptied out the money which was found in the house of the LORD, and have delivered it into the hands of the supervisors and the workmen.""

— 2 Chronicles 34:17, NASB

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2 Chronicles 34 — Context

14

When they were bringing out the money which had been brought into the house of the LORD, Hilkiah the priest found the book of the law of the LORD given by Moses.

15

Hilkiah responded and said to Shaphan the scribe, "I have found the book of the law in the house of the LORD." And Hilkiah gave the book to Shaphan.

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Then Shaphan brought the book to the king and reported further word to the king, saying, "Everything that was entrusted to your servants they are doing.

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"They have also emptied out the money which was found in the house of the LORD, and have delivered it into the hands of the supervisors and the workmen."

18

Moreover, Shaphan the scribe told the king saying, "Hilkiah the priest gave me a book." And Shaphan read from it in the presence of the king.

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

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Then the king commanded Hilkiah, Ahikam the son of Shaphan, Abdon the son of Micah, Shaphan the scribe, and Asaiah the king's servant, saying,

2 Chronicles 34:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 34:17 say?
2 Chronicles 34:17 in the NASB reads: “"They have also emptied out the money which was found in the house of the LORD, and have delivered it into the hands of the supervisors and the workmen."”
Where is 2 Chronicles 34:17 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 34:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 34, verse 17.
Who wrote 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 2 Chronicles about?
2 Chronicles narrates Solomon's reign and the kings of Judah down to the exile, with particular emphasis on the temple and faithful worship. It ends with Cyrus's decree authorizing the return — a note of hope for a people just home from Babylon.
What are the major themes of 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles explores themes including Temple, Worship, Faithful Kings, Reform, Return. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Chronicles 34:17.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 34:17 in?
2 Chronicles 34:17 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Chronicles 34:17?
2 Chronicles 34:17 reads (NASB): “"They have also emptied out the money which was found in the house of the LORD, and have delivered it into the hands of the supervisors and the workmen."” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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