2 Kings 22:3
And it came to pass in the eighteenth year of king Josiah, that the king sent Shaphan the son of Azaliah, the son of Meshullam, the scribe, to the house of the Lord, saying,
Cross-reference
2 Kings 22:9
Historical context
In 2 Kings 22:9, Shaphan returns and reports the temple repair progress, continuing the account initiated here.
2 Chronicles 34:3–8
Historical context
2 Chronicles 34:3-8 shows Josiah began reforms in his 8th year — earlier than the 18th year repair here.
2 Chronicles 34:8
Parallel
2 Chronicles 34:8 parallels this event, recording Josiah's 18th year temple repair mission with additional officials.
Jeremiah 36:12
Historical context
Jeremiah 36:12 shows Shaphan among officials hearing Jeremiah's scroll, revealing his continuing role in Josiah's court.