2 Chronicles 34:16

Arabic 2018 (الترجمة الكاثوليكيّة (اليسوعيّة))

فأَتى شافانُ بِالسِّفرِ إِلى المَلِكِ وعَرَضَ الأَمرَ أَيضًا على المَلِكِ وقال: «كُلُّ ما وُكِلَ إِلى عَبيدِكَ يَعمَلونَه،

What Does This Mean?

In this verse, Shaphan informs King Josiah that the tasks assigned to the servants have been completed. It highlights the importance of following through on commitments and reporting back to those in charge.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have a big project for school. Your teacher gives you and your friends a job to do, and when you finish, you tell your teacher, 'We did what you asked!' That's what Shaphan did for the king here.

Historical Background

The Book of 2 Chronicles was written after the exile of the Jews from Jerusalem, likely by a priest or scribe. This passage describes events during the reign of King Josiah, around 640-609 BCE, and highlights the religious reforms initiated by Josiah.

Living It Out Today

In a modern context, this verse can be applied to a scenario where a manager delegates tasks to employees and expects them to complete their assignments diligently and report back on their progress.

Topics

• obedience
• leadership
• responsibility
• faithfulness
• service
• accountability

Related Verses

• 1 Kings 14:6
• 2 Kings 22:8
• Nehemiah 8:1-8
• Acts 19:20
• Romans 13:1-7

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Shaphan in this context?

Shaphan is a scribe who served King Josiah and was responsible for bringing the book of the law to the king and reporting back.

What tasks were the servants assigned?

While the specific tasks are not detailed in this verse, it is inferred that they were likely related to the religious reforms initiated by King Josiah.

How does this verse show accountability?

Shaphan's reporting back to King Josiah demonstrates accountability by informing him that the assigned tasks were completed as instructed.

What can we learn about leadership from this verse?

Leadership involves delegating tasks and ensuring that they are completed as expected, as well as receiving feedback on their execution.