2 Kings 22:12

And the king commanded Hilkiah the priest, and Ahikam the son of Shaphan, and Achbor the son of Michaiah, and Shaphan the scribe, and Asahiah a servant of the king’s, saying,

Cross-reference

2 Kings 19:2 shows Hezekiah sending officials to Isaiah—a parallel to Josiah's delegation, both seeking divine guidance in crisis.

2 Chronicles 34:19-21 recounts the same event—Josiah tears his clothes and commands the same group to inquire of the Lord.

2 Chronicles 34:20 gives the parallel account—the same king commanding the same officials, confirming the event.

2 Chronicles 34:8 Historical context

In 2 Chronicles 34:8, Shaphan is sent to repair the temple — a parallel narrative to the same period.

Jeremiah 26:24 Historical context

Jeremiah 26:24 shows Ahikam son of Shaphan protecting Jeremiah—the same Ahikam from Josiah's delegation, revealing his later influence.

Jeremiah 29:3 Historical context

Jeremiah 29:3 names Elasah son of Shaphan and Gemariah son of Hilkiah — sons of the officials listed here.

Jeremiah 40:5 Historical context

Jeremiah 40:5 mentions Gedaliah, grandson of Shaphan and son of Ahikam — Ahikam is listed here.

Isaiah 37:1-4 records Hezekiah's delegation to Isaiah—a parallel response to crisis, mirroring Josiah's action.

Jeremiah 36:12 Historical context

Jeremiah 36:12 names Elnathan son of Achbor — Achbor is one of the officials in 2 Kings 22:12.

1 Chronicles 6:13 Historical context

In 1 Chronicles 6:13, Hilkiah is listed in the high priestly genealogy, confirming his lineage.

Ezekiel 8:11 Historical context

Ezekiel 8:11 names Jaazaniah son of Shaphan — likely a descendant of the same Shaphan.