2 Chronicles 34:11
2 Chronicles 34:11 in Multiple Translations
They also gave money to the carpenters and builders to buy dressed stone, as well as timbers for couplings and beams for the buildings that the kings of Judah had allowed to deteriorate.
Even to the artificers and builders gave they it, to buy hewn stone, and timber for couplings, and to floor the houses which the kings of Judah had destroyed.
even to the carpenters and to the builders gave they it, to buy hewn stone, and timber for couplings, and to make beams for the houses which the kings of Judah had destroyed.
Even to the woodworkers and builders to get cut stone and wood for joining the structure together and for making boards for the houses which the kings of Judah had given up to destruction.
They also paid carpenters and builders to buy cut stone, as well as timber for joists and beams for the buildings that the kings of Judah had let deteriorate.
Euen to the workemen and to the builders gaue they it, to bye hewed stone and timber for couples and for beames of the houses, which the Kings of Iudah had destroyed.
and they give [it] to artificers, and to builders, to buy hewn stones, and wood for couplings and for beams to the houses that the kings of Judah had destroyed.
They gave it to the carpenters and to the builders to buy cut stone and timber for couplings, and to make beams for the houses which the kings of Judah had destroyed.
Even to the artificers and builders they gave it , to buy hewn stone, and timber for couplings, and to floor the houses which the kings of Judah had destroyed.
But they gave it to the artificers, and to the masons, to buy stones out of the quarries, and timber for the couplings of the building, and to rafter the houses, which the kings of Juda had destroyed.
They also gave some of the money to the carpenters and builders to buy the cut stones and the timber for the joists and the beams for the buildings that the kings of Judah had allowed to decay.
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2 Chronicles 34:11 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַֽ/יִּתְּנ֗וּ
לֶ/חָֽרָשִׁים֙
וְ/לַ/בֹּנִ֔ים
לִ/קְנוֹת֙
אַבְנֵ֣י
מַחְצֵ֔ב
וְ/עֵצִ֖ים
לַֽ/מְחַבְּר֑וֹת
וּ/לְ/קָרוֹת֙
אֶת
הַ/בָּ֣תִּ֔ים
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
הִשְׁחִ֖יתוּ
מַלְכֵ֥י
יְהוּדָֽה
וַֽ/יִּתְּנ֗וּ
nâthan
H5414
to give
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
לֶ/חָֽרָשִׁים֙
chârâsh
H2796
artificer
Prep | N-mp
וְ/לַ/בֹּנִ֔ים
bânâh
H1129
to build
Conj | Prep | V-Qal
לִ/קְנוֹת֙
qânâh
H7069
to buy
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
אַבְנֵ֣י
ʼeben
H68
stone
N-fp
מַחְצֵ֔ב
machtsêb
H4274
hewing
N-ms
וְ/עֵצִ֖ים
ʻêts
H6086
tree
Conj | N-mp
לַֽ/מְחַבְּר֑וֹת
mᵉchabbᵉrâh
H4226
clamp
Prep | N-fp
וּ/לְ/קָרוֹת֙
qârâh
H7136
to meet
Conj | Prep | V-Piel-Inf-a
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
הַ/בָּ֣תִּ֔ים
bayith
H1004
place
Art | N-mp
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
ʼăsher
H834
which
Rel
הִשְׁחִ֖יתוּ
shâchath
H7843
to ruin
V-Hiphil-Perf-3cp
מַלְכֵ֥י
melek
H4428
King's
N-mp
יְהוּדָֽה
Yᵉhûwdâh
H3063
Judah
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Chronicles 34:11
וַֽ/יִּתְּנ֗וּ
nâthan
H5414
"to give"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
This word means to give, put, or set something, with a wide range of applications. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, describing God's actions and human interactions. The word is used to convey giving, selling, or exchanging something.
Definition: : give/deliver/send/produce 1) to give, put, set 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to give, bestow, grant, permit, ascribe, employ, devote, consecrate, dedicate, pay wages, sell, exchange, lend, commit, entrust, give over, deliver up, yield produce, occasion, produce, requite to, report, mention, utter, stretch out, extend 1a2) to put, set, put on, put upon, set, appoint, assign, designate 1a3) to make, constitute 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be given, be bestowed, be provided, be entrusted to, be granted to, be permitted, be issued, be published, be uttered, be assigned 1b2) to be set, be put, be made, be inflicted 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be given, be bestowed, be given up, be delivered up 1c2) to be put upon
Usage: Occurs in 1816 OT verses. KJV: add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, [idiom] avenge, [idiom] be (healed), bestow, bring (forth, hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, [phrase] cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, [idiom] doubtless, [idiom] without fail, fasten, frame, [idiom] get, give (forth, over, up), grant, hang (up), [idiom] have, [idiom] indeed, lay (unto charge, up), (give) leave, lend, let (out), [phrase] lie, lift up, make, [phrase] O that, occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, [idiom] pull, put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send (out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), [phrase] sing, [phrase] slander, strike, (sub-) mit, suffer, [idiom] surely, [idiom] take, thrust, trade, turn, utter, [phrase] weep, [phrase] willingly, [phrase] withdraw, [phrase] would (to) God, yield. See also: Genesis 1:17; Genesis 40:21; Exodus 30:12.
לֶ/חָֽרָשִׁים֙
chârâsh
H2796
"artificer"
Prep | N-mp
A chârâsh was a skilled craftsman or artisan, able to work with various materials like wood or metal. This term is used in the Bible to describe carpenters, engravers, and other skilled workers.
Definition: 1) craftsman, artisan, engraver, graver, artificer 1a) graver, artificer 1b) skilful to destroy (warriors) (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 33 OT verses. KJV: artificer, ([phrase]) carpenter, craftsman, engraver, maker, [phrase] mason, skilful, ([phrase]) smith, worker, workman, such as wrought. See also: Exodus 28:11; Ezra 3:7; Isaiah 40:19.
וְ/לַ/בֹּנִ֔ים
bânâh
H1129
"to build"
Conj | Prep | V-Qal
The Hebrew word bânâh means to build something, like a house or a family. It can also mean to establish or repair something, and is used in various contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: 1) to build, rebuild, establish, cause to continue 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to build, rebuild 1a2) to build a house (ie, establish a family) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be built 1b2) to be rebuilt 1b3) established (of restored exiles) (fig.) 1b4) established (made permanent) 1b5) to be built up (of childless wife becoming the mother of a family through the children of a concubine) Aramaic equivalent: be.nah (בְּנָה "to build" H1124)
Usage: Occurs in 345 OT verses. KJV: (begin to) build(-er), obtain children, make, repair, set (up), [idiom] surely. See also: Genesis 2:22; 1 Kings 8:48; 2 Chronicles 20:8.
לִ/קְנוֹת֙
qânâh
H7069
"to buy"
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
This verb means to buy or acquire something, and is used to describe God's redemption of His people. It emphasizes ownership and possession, as seen in the stories of God's creation and redemption.
Definition: 1) to get, acquire, create, buy, possess 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to get, acquire, obtain 1a1a) of God originating, creating, redeeming His people 1a1a1) possessor 1a1b) of Eve acquiring 1a1c) of acquiring knowledge, wisdom 1a2) to buy 1b) (Niphal) to be bought 1c) (Hiphil) to cause to possess Aramaic equivalent: qe.na (קְנָא "to buy" H7066)
Usage: Occurs in 76 OT verses. KJV: attain, buy(-er), teach to keep cattle, get, provoke to jealousy, possess(-or), purchase, recover, redeem, [idiom] surely, [idiom] verily. See also: Genesis 4:1; 2 Chronicles 34:11; Psalms 74:2.
אַבְנֵ֣י
ʼeben
H68
"stone"
N-fp
In the Bible, this word refers to a stone, which could be a rock, a weight, or even a precious gem. It is used to describe a variety of objects, from building materials to hailstones. The KJV translates it as stone or weight.
Definition: : weight 1) stone (large or small) 1a) common stone (in natural state) 1b) stone, as material 1b1) of tablets 1b2) marble, hewn stones 1c) precious stones, stones of fire 1d) stones containing metal (ore), tool for work or weapon 1e) weight 1f) plummet (stones of destruction) also made of metal 1g) stonelike objects, eg hailstones, stony heart, ice 1h) sacred object, as memorial Samuel set up to mark where God helped Israel to defeat the Philistines 1i) (simile) 1i1) sinking in water, motionlessness 1i2) strength, firmness, solidity 1i3) commonness 1j) (metaph) 1j1) petrified with terror 1j2) perverse, hard heart
Usage: Occurs in 239 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] carbuncle, [phrase] mason, [phrase] plummet, (chalk-, hail-, head-, sling-) stone(-ny), (divers) weight(-s). See also: Genesis 2:12; 1 Samuel 6:15; Psalms 91:12.
מַחְצֵ֔ב
machtsêb
H4274
"hewing"
N-ms
This term describes the act of hewing or quarrying stones, like in 1 Kings 5:18 where Solomon's workers prepare stones for the temple. It can also refer to the quarry itself, where stones are extracted and cut.
Definition: 1) hewing, hewn 1a) of stones
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: hewed(-n). See also: 2 Kings 12:13; 2 Kings 22:6; 2 Chronicles 34:11.
וְ/עֵצִ֖ים
ʻêts
H6086
"tree"
Conj | N-mp
This Hebrew word for tree or wood refers to a strong and firm object, like a tree or a wooden plank, as seen in the carpentry work of Jesus' earthly father Joseph in Matthew 13:55.
Definition: : wood 1) tree, wood, timber, stock, plank, stalk, stick, gallows 1a) tree, trees 1b) wood, pieces of wood, gallows, firewood, cedar-wood, woody flax
Usage: Occurs in 289 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] carpenter, gallows, helve, [phrase] pine, plank, staff, stalk, stick, stock, timber, tree, wood. See also: Genesis 1:11; Joshua 9:23; Psalms 1:3.
לַֽ/מְחַבְּר֑וֹת
mᵉchabbᵉrâh
H4226
"clamp"
Prep | N-fp
This term refers to a clamp or brace that holds things together. It can also mean a joint or a coupling, like when two pieces of wood are joined. In Exodus 35:11, it describes the clasps that held the tabernacle's curtains together.
Definition: binder, clamp, joint
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: coupling, joining. See also: 1 Chronicles 22:3; 2 Chronicles 34:11.
וּ/לְ/קָרוֹת֙
qârâh
H7136
"to meet"
Conj | Prep | V-Piel-Inf-a
This Hebrew word means to lay beams, or to build with beams. It is used in the book of Exodus to describe the construction of the tabernacle. The word is used to describe a building process.
Definition: 1) to encounter, meet, befall, happen, come to meet 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to encounter, meet 1a2) to befall 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to encounter, meet (without pre-arrangement) 1b2) to chance to be present 1b3) to come to meet 1c) (Hiphil) to cause to meet, appoint
Usage: Occurs in 27 OT verses. KJV: appoint, lay (make) beams, befall, bring, come (to pass unto), floor, (hap) was, happen (unto), meet, send good speed. See also: Genesis 24:12; 1 Samuel 28:10; Psalms 104:3.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
הַ/בָּ֣תִּ֔ים
bayith
H1004
"place"
Art | N-mp
The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.
Definition: nm place, origin, between
Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
ʼăsher
H834
"which"
Rel
This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.
Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when
Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.
הִשְׁחִ֖יתוּ
shâchath
H7843
"to ruin"
V-Hiphil-Perf-3cp
This verb means to ruin or destroy something, and it is used in various forms throughout the Bible to describe corruption and decay.
Definition: 1) to destroy, corrupt, go to ruin, decay 1a) (Niphal) to be marred, be spoiled, be corrupted, be corrupt, be injured, be ruined, be rotted 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to spoil, ruin 1b2) to pervert, corrupt, deal corruptly (morally) 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to spoil, ruin, destroy 1c2) to pervert, corrupt (morally) 1c3) destroyer (participle) 1d) (Hophal) spoiled, ruined (participle) Aramaic equivalent: she.chat (שְׁחַת "to corrupt" H7844)
Usage: Occurs in 136 OT verses. KJV: batter, cast off, corrupt(-er, thing), destroy(-er, -uction), lose, mar, perish, spill, spoiler, [idiom] utterly, waste(-r). See also: Genesis 6:11; Psalms 14:1; Psalms 53:2.
מַלְכֵ֥י
melek
H4428
"King's"
N-mp
This word refers to a king or royal person, like King David or King Saul. It can also describe something related to a king, like the King's Valley in Genesis. The Bible often uses this word to talk about the rulers of Israel.
Definition: King's (Valley) (Gen.14.17)
Usage: Occurs in 1919 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Genesis 14:1; Joshua 10:39; 1 Samuel 16:1.
יְהוּדָֽה
Yᵉhûwdâh
H3063
"Judah"
N-proper
Judah is the name of the tribe descended from Judah, the son of Jacob. It is also the name of the region where the tribe lived. The name means 'praised' and is first mentioned in Genesis.
Definition: § Judah = "praised" the tribe descended from Judah the son of Jacob
Usage: Occurs in 754 OT verses. KJV: Judah. See also: Genesis 29:35; 1 Samuel 23:3; 2 Kings 14:13.
Study Notes — 2 Chronicles 34:11
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- Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 34:11
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 34:11
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 34:11
- Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 34:11
- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 34:11
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 34:11
- Barnes' Notes on 2 Chronicles 34:11
- Whedon's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 34:11
Context — Josiah Repairs the Temple
9So they went to Hilkiah the high priest and gave him the money that had been brought into the house of God, which the Levites who guarded the doors had collected from the people of Manasseh and Ephraim, from all the remnant of Israel, from all Judah and Benjamin, and from the people of Jerusalem.
10They put it into the hands of those supervising the work in the house of the LORD, who in turn gave it to the workmen restoring and repairing the house of the LORD.
11They also gave money to the carpenters and builders to buy dressed stone, as well as timbers for couplings and beams for the buildings that the kings of Judah had allowed to deteriorate.
12And the men did the work faithfully. The Levites overseeing them were Jahath and Obadiah, descendants of Merari, and Zechariah and Meshullam, descendants of Kohath. Other Levites, all skilled with musical instruments, 13were over the laborers and supervised all who did the work, task by task. Some of the Levites were secretaries, officers, and gatekeepers.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 Chronicles 33:4–7 | Manasseh also built altars in the house of the LORD, of which the LORD had said, “My Name will remain in Jerusalem forever.” In both courtyards of the house of the LORD, he built altars to all the host of heaven. He sacrificed his sons in the fire in the Valley of Hinnom. He practiced sorcery, divination, and witchcraft, and consulted mediums and spiritists. He did great evil in the sight of the LORD, provoking Him to anger. Manasseh even took the carved image he had made and set it up in the house of God, of which God had said to David and his son Solomon, “In this temple and in Jerusalem, which I have chosen out of all the tribes of Israel, I will establish My Name forever. |
| 2 | 2 Chronicles 33:22 | And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, as his father Manasseh had done. Amon served and sacrificed to all the idols that his father Manasseh had made, |
2 Chronicles 34:11 Summary
[The verse 2 Chronicles 34:11 tells us that the people gave money to the carpenters and builders to buy materials for restoring the Temple, which had fallen into disrepair. This shows that they were committed to following God's commands and prioritizing worship, as seen in Deuteronomy 12:10-11. By providing the necessary resources, they were able to restore the Temple and revive their relationship with God, demonstrating the importance of putting God first in our lives, as taught in Matthew 6:33. This example encourages us to take responsibility for our own spiritual lives and to prioritize our relationship with God, just as King Josiah did in 2 Chronicles 34:8-13.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the purpose of giving money to the carpenters and builders in 2 Chronicles 34:11?
The money was given to buy materials such as dressed stone and timbers, which were necessary for the restoration of the Temple, as described in 2 Chronicles 34:11, a project that had been neglected by previous kings of Judah, as seen in 2 Chronicles 34:11.
How does this verse relate to the overall restoration of the Temple under King Josiah?
This verse is part of the larger narrative of King Josiah's efforts to restore the Temple, as seen in 2 Chronicles 34:8-13, which demonstrates his commitment to following God's commands, as stated in Deuteronomy 12:10-11.
What can we learn from the example of the workers in 2 Chronicles 34:11?
The workers' faithfulness in using the resources provided to restore the Temple, as mentioned in 2 Chronicles 34:12, serves as an example of responsible stewardship, emphasizing the importance of using our talents and resources wisely, as taught in Matthew 25:14-30.
How does the restoration of the Temple in 2 Chronicles 34:11 reflect God's desire for His people to prioritize worship and obedience?
The restoration of the Temple, as described in 2 Chronicles 34:11, highlights God's desire for His people to prioritize worship and obedience, as seen in 1 Chronicles 16:29 and Psalm 96:9, demonstrating the importance of putting God first in our lives.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I have allowed neglect or deterioration, and how can I take steps to restore them, just as the Temple was restored in 2 Chronicles 34:11?
- How can I, like the workers in 2 Chronicles 34:12, demonstrate faithfulness and responsibility in my own work and stewardship, using the resources God has provided?
- What role does worship and obedience play in my daily life, and how can I prioritize these aspects, as reflected in the restoration of the Temple in 2 Chronicles 34:11?
- How can I apply the principles of wise stewardship, as seen in 2 Chronicles 34:11, to my own life and resources, using them to glorify God and serve others?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 34:11
Even to the artificers and builders gave they it,.... To the masons and carpenters: to buy hewn stone; to put in the room of that which was decayed or fallen down: and timber for couplings; of
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 34:11
And when they came to Hilkiah the high priest, they delivered the money that was brought into the house of God, which the Levites that kept the doors had gathered of the hand of Manasseh and Ephraim,
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 34:11
To floor the houses, i.e. the chambers joining on the temple, or within the courts.
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 34:11
2 Chronicles 34:11 Even to the artificers and builders gave they [it], to buy hewn stone, and timber for couplings, and to floor the houses which the kings of Judah had destroyed.Ver. 11. Even to the artificeres, &c.] See on 2 Kings 22:6.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 34:11
(11) Even to . . . builders.—And they gave it to the craftsmen and to the builders.For couplings.—For the couplings or girders; an explanation added by the chronicler. And to floor . . . destroyed.—Kings, “to repair the house.” The reference to the defacement of the Temple buildings by idolatrous kings may be compared with the similar notice concerning Athaliah’s sons, 2 Chronicles 24:7, and Ahaz, 2 Chronicles 28:24. Perhaps, however, the expression “destroyed” does not mean more than “allowed to go to ruin.” To floor.—To rafter, or joist. (See margin.) The houses.—The chambers.
Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 34:11
11. to the artificers and builders] R.V. to the carpenters and to the builders. to floor] R.V. to make beams for. the houses] Cp. 1 Chronicles 28:11.
Barnes' Notes on 2 Chronicles 34:11
The “houses” intended are either the “chambers” which surrounded the temple on three sides 1 Kings 6:5, or out-buildings attached to the courts. The “kings of Judah” intended are, no doubt, Manasseh and Amon.
Whedon's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 34:11
11. To floor — Margin, to rafter. Gesenius, to furnish with beams. Furst, to build up. Our version, to floor, probably expresses the sense as nearly as any.