2 Kings 12:13

2 Kings 12:13 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

However, the money brought into the house of the LORD was not used for making silver basins, wick trimmers, sprinkling bowls, trumpets, or any articles of gold or silver for the house of the LORD.

King James Version KJV

Howbeit there were not made for the house of the LORD bowls of silver, snuffers, basons, trumpets, any vessels of gold, or vessels of silver, of the money that was brought into the house of the LORD:

American Standard Version ASV

But there were not made for the house of Jehovah cups of silver, snuffers, basins, trumpets, any vessels of gold, or vessels of silver, of the money that was brought into the house of Jehovah;

Bible in Basic English BBE

But the money was not used for making silver cups or scissors or basins or wind-instruments or any vessels of gold or silver for the house of the Lord;

Free Bible Version FBV

However, the money collected for the Lord's Temple was not used for making silver basins, lamp trimmers, bowls, trumpets, or any items of gold or silver for the Lord's Temple.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

Howbeit there was not made for the house of the Lord bowles of siluer, instruments of musicke, basons, trumpets, nor any vessels of golde, or vessels of siluer of the money that was brought into the house of the Lord.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

Only, there is not made for the house of Jehovah basins of silver, snuffers, bowls, trumpets, any vessel of gold, and vessel of silver, out of the money that is brought into the house of Jehovah;

World English Bible WEB

But there were not made for the LORD’s house cups of silver, snuffers, basins, trumpets, any vessels of gold or vessels of silver, of the money that was brought into the LORD’s house;

Noah Webster Bible WBS

Yet, there were not made for the house of the LORD bowls of silver, snuffers, basons, trumpets, any vessels of gold, or vessels of silver, of the money that was brought into the house of the LORD:

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

But there were not made of the same money for the temple of the Lord, bowls, or fleshhooks, or censers, or trumpets, or any vessel of gold and silver, of the money that was brought into the temple of the Lord.

Translation for Translators T4T

But they did not use any of that money to pay men to make silver cups or wick trimmers or bowls or trumpets or any other items made of silver or gold to be used in the temple.

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2 Kings 12:13 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וְ/לַ/גֹּֽדְרִים֙ וּ/לְ/חֹצְבֵ֣י הָ/אֶ֔בֶן וְ/לִ/קְנ֤וֹת עֵצִים֙ וְ/אַבְנֵ֣י מַחְצֵ֔ב לְ/חַזֵּ֖ק אֶת בֶּ֣דֶק בֵּית יְהוָ֑ה וּ/לְ/כֹ֛ל אֲשֶׁר יֵצֵ֥א עַל הַ/בַּ֖יִת לְ/חָזְקָֽה

וְ/לַ/גֹּֽדְרִים֙ gâdar H1443 to wall up/off Conj | Prep | V-Qal

וּ/לְ/חֹצְבֵ֣י châtsab H2672 to hew Conj | Prep | V-Qal

הָ/אֶ֔בֶן ʼeben H68 stone Art | N-fs

וְ/לִ/קְנ֤וֹת qânâh H7069 to buy Conj | Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a

עֵצִים֙ ʻêts H6086 tree N-mp

וְ/אַבְנֵ֣י ʼeben H68 stone Conj | N-fp

מַחְצֵ֔ב machtsêb H4274 hewing N-ms

לְ/חַזֵּ֖ק châzaq H2388 to strengthen Prep | V-Piel-Inf-a

אֶת ʼêth H853 Obj. DirObjM

בֶּ֣דֶק bedeq H919 breach N-ms

בֵּית bayith H1004 place N-ms

יְהוָ֑ה Yᵉhôvâh H3068 The Lord N-proper

וּ/לְ/כֹ֛ל kôl H3605 all Conj | Prep | N-ms

אֲשֶׁר ʼăsher H834 which Rel

יֵצֵ֥א yâtsâʼ H3318 to come out V-Qal-Imperf-3ms

עַל ʻal H5921 upon Prep

הַ/בַּ֖יִת bayith H1004 place Art | N-ms

לְ/חָזְקָֽה chozqâh H2394 force Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a

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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Kings 12:13

וְ/לַ/גֹּֽדְרִים֙ gâdar H1443 "to wall up/off" Conj | Prep | V-Qal

To wall up or off means to build a barrier around something. This word is used in the Bible to describe the work of masons and the act of closing off or shutting in a place. It is often translated as 'to fence up' or 'to repair'.

Definition: 1) to wall up, wall off, close off, build a wall 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to wall up, shut off 1a2) masons (participle)

Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: close up, fence up, hedge, inclose, make up (a wall), mason, repairer. See also: 2 Kings 12:13; Lamentations 3:9; Isaiah 58:12.

וּ/לְ/חֹצְבֵ֣י châtsab H2672 "to hew" Conj | Prep | V-Qal

To hew means to cut or carve wood, stone, or other materials, like the skilled laborers who built Solomon's Temple in 1 Kings. This word is used to describe various tasks, from quarrying to engraving.

Definition: 1) to dig, cleave, divide, hew, make, cut out, dig out, cut down, quarry, hewer, mason 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to hew out, dig 1a2) to hew 1a2a) stone 1a2b) wood 1a3) to hew in pieces (metaph.) 1a4) to divide, cleave 1b) (Niphal) to be cut, be hewn, be engraved 1c) (Hiphil) to hew into pieces, cut up into pieces 1d) (Pual) to be cut from, be hewn from

Usage: Occurs in 22 OT verses. KJV: cut, dig, divide, grave, hew (out, -er), made, mason. See also: Deuteronomy 6:11; Nehemiah 9:25; Psalms 29:7.

הָ/אֶ֔בֶן ʼeben H68 "stone" Art | N-fs

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.

וְ/לִ/קְנ֤וֹת qânâh H7069 "to buy" Conj | 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.

עֵצִים֙ ʻêts H6086 "tree" 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.

וְ/אַבְנֵ֣י ʼeben H68 "stone" Conj | N-fp

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.

לְ/חַזֵּ֖ק châzaq H2388 "to strengthen" Prep | V-Piel-Inf-a

To strengthen means to be strong or courageous, and can also mean to seize or conquer, as seen in various KJV translations.

Definition: : strengthen/support/encourage 1) to strengthen, prevail, harden, be strong, become strong, be courageous, be firm, grow firm, be resolute, be sore 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be strong, grow strong 1a1a) to prevail, prevail upon 1a1b) to be firm, be caught fast, be secure 1a1c) to press, be urgent 1a1d) to grow stout, grow rigid, grow hard (bad sense) 1a1e) to be severe, be grievous 1a2) to strengthen 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to make strong 1b2) to restore to strength, give strength 1b3) to strengthen, sustain, encourage 1b4) to make strong, make bold, encourage 1b5) to make firm 1b6) to make rigid, make hard 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to make strong, strengthen 1c2) to make firm 1c3) to display strength 1c4) to make severe 1c5) to support 1c6) to repair 1c7) to prevail, prevail upon 1c8) to have or take or keep hold of, retain, hold up, sustain, support 1c9) to hold, contain 1d) (Hithpael) 1d1) to strengthen oneself 1d2) to put forth strength, use one's strength 1d3) to withstand 1d4) to hold strongly with

Usage: Occurs in 266 OT verses. KJV: aid, amend, [idiom] calker, catch, cleave, confirm, be constant, constrain, continue, be of good (take) courage(-ous, -ly), encourage (self), be established, fasten, force, fortify, make hard, harden, help, (lay) hold (fast), lean, maintain, play the man, mend, become (wax) mighty, prevail, be recovered, repair, retain, seize, be (wax) sore, strengthen (self), be stout, be (make, shew, wax) strong(-er), be sure, take (hold), be urgent, behave self valiantly, withstand. See also: Genesis 19:16; 1 Chronicles 22:13; Psalms 27:14.

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.

בֶּ֣דֶק bedeq H919 "breach" N-ms

A breach is a gap or hole in something, like a building or ship. In the Bible, it is used to describe damage or weakness, and the need for repair, as in Nehemiah 6.

Definition: fissure, rent, breach, leak (in a building)

Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: breach, [phrase] calker. See also: 2 Kings 12:6; 2 Kings 12:13; Ezekiel 27:27.

בֵּית bayith H1004 "place" N-ms

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.

יְהוָ֑ה Yᵉhôvâh H3068 "The Lord" N-proper

Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.

Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)

Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.

וּ/לְ/כֹ֛ל kôl H3605 "all" Conj | Prep | N-ms

The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.

Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)

Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.

אֲשֶׁר 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.

יֵצֵ֥א yâtsâʼ H3318 "to come out" V-Qal-Imperf-3ms

In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to go out or come out, and it's used in many different ways, like leaving a place or starting a new journey, as seen in Genesis and Exodus.

Definition: : come/go_out/escape 1) to go out, come out, exit, go forth 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go or come out or forth, depart 1a2) to go forth (to a place) 1a3) to go forward, proceed to (to or toward something) 1a4) to come or go forth (with purpose or for result) 1a5) to come out of 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to go or come out, bring out, lead out 1b2) to bring out of 1b3) to lead out 1b4) to deliver 1c) (Hophal) to be brought out or forth

Usage: Occurs in 991 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, appear, [idiom] assuredly, bear out, [idiom] begotten, break out, bring forth (out, up), carry out, come (abroad, out, thereat, without), [phrase] be condemned, depart(-ing, -ure), draw forth, in the end, escape, exact, fail, fall (out), fetch forth (out), get away (forth, hence, out), (able to, cause to, let) go abroad (forth, on, out), going out, grow, have forth (out), issue out, lay (lie) out, lead out, pluck out, proceed, pull out, put away, be risen, [idiom] scarce, send with commandment, shoot forth, spread, spring out, stand out, [idiom] still, [idiom] surely, take forth (out), at any time, [idiom] to (and fro), utter. See also: Genesis 1:12; Exodus 9:33; Leviticus 26:45.

עַל ʻal H5921 "upon" Prep

This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.

Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)

Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.

הַ/בַּ֖יִת bayith H1004 "place" Art | N-ms

Definition: nm place, origin, between

לְ/חָזְקָֽה chozqâh H2394 "force" Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a

This word means force or violence, like in Isaiah 58:4 where it describes a bad kind of strength. It's used to describe someone who uses their power in a hurtful way.

Definition: force, might, strength, violence

Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: force, mightily, repair, sharply. See also: Judges 4:3; 2 Kings 12:13; Jonah 3:8.

Study Notes — 2 Kings 12:13

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Gill's Exposition on 2 Kings 12:13
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Kings 12:13
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Kings 12:13
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Kings 12:13
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Kings 12:13
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Kings 12:13
Cambridge Bible on 2 Kings 12:13
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Context — Joash Repairs the Temple

11Then they would put the counted money into the hands of those who supervised the work on the house of the LORD, who in turn would pay those doing the work—the carpenters, builders, 12masons, and stonecutters. They also purchased timber and dressed stone to repair the damage to the house of the LORD, and they paid the other expenses of the temple repairs.

13However, the money brought into the house of the LORD was not used for making silver basins, wick trimmers, sprinkling bowls, trumpets, or any articles of gold or silver for the house of the LORD.

14Instead, it was paid to those doing the work, and with it they repaired the house of the LORD. 15No accounting was required from the men who received the money to pay the workmen, because they acted with integrity.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	2 Chronicles 24:14	When they were finished, they brought the rest of the money to the king and Jehoiada to make with it the articles for the house of the LORD—utensils for the service and for the burnt offerings, dishes, and other objects of gold and silver. Throughout the days of Jehoiada, burnt offerings were presented regularly in the house of the LORD.
2	1 Kings 7:48–50	Solomon also made all the furnishings for the house of the LORD: the golden altar; the golden table on which was placed the Bread of the Presence; the lampstands of pure gold in front of the inner sanctuary, five on the right side and five on the left; the gold flowers, lamps, and tongs; the pure gold basins, wick trimmers, sprinkling bowls, ladles, and censers; and the gold hinges for the doors of the inner temple (that is, the Most Holy Place ) as well as for the doors of the main hall of the temple.
3	Ezra 1:9–11	This was the inventory: 30 gold dishes, 1,000 silver dishes, 29 silver utensils, 30 gold bowls, 410 matching silver bowls, and 1,000 other articles. In all, there were 5,400 gold and silver articles. Sheshbazzar brought all these along when the exiles went up from Babylon to Jerusalem.
4	Numbers 10:2	“Make two trumpets of hammered silver to be used for calling the congregation and for having the camps set out.
5	Numbers 7:13–14	His offering was one silver platter weighing a hundred and thirty shekels, and one silver bowl weighing seventy shekels, both according to the sanctuary shekel and filled with fine flour mixed with oil for a grain offering; one gold dish weighing ten shekels, filled with incense;

2 Kings 12:13 Summary

In 2 Kings 12:13, we see that the money brought into the house of the Lord was not used for making fancy objects, but rather for practical repair work. This teaches us about the importance of using God's resources wisely and prioritizing what is truly important, just as Jesus taught in Matthew 6:19-21. We can apply this principle to our own lives by being mindful of how we use our time, money, and talents, and making sure we are using them for God's glory, as seen in Colossians 3:17. By doing so, we can cultivate a sense of integrity and trustworthiness in our handling of resources, just like the men in 2 Kings 12:15.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the primary use of the money brought into the house of the Lord in 2 Kings 12:13?

The money was not used for making silver basins, wick trimmers, or other articles of gold or silver for the house of the Lord, but rather for repair work, as seen in 2 Kings 12:14, where it was paid to those doing the work to repair the house of the Lord, similar to the instructions given in Exodus 35:4-9 for the construction of the tabernacle.

Does this verse imply that the priests and workers were not trustworthy with the money?

No, 2 Kings 12:15 actually indicates that the men who received the money to pay the workmen acted with integrity, and no accounting was required from them, much like the trustworthy stewards in Luke 12:42-48 who were given responsibility over their master's household.

What can we learn from the way the money was used in the house of the Lord in this verse?

This verse teaches us about the importance of prioritizing the upkeep and maintenance of God's house, as seen in Psalm 138:2, where God's name and word are exalted above all things, and in 1 Chronicles 29:1-5, where King David gathers materials for the construction of the temple.

How does this verse relate to the broader theme of stewardship in the Bible?

The responsible use of resources in 2 Kings 12:13 reflects the biblical principle of stewardship, where God's people are called to manage His resources wisely, as taught in Matthew 25:14-30 and 1 Corinthians 4:1-2, where faithful stewards are those who use their talents and resources for the glory of God.

Reflection Questions

What are some ways I can apply the principle of responsible stewardship in my own life, just as the workers in the house of the Lord did?
How can I prioritize the upkeep and maintenance of my own spiritual 'house', just as the Israelites did in 2 Kings 12:13?
What are some areas in my life where I may be using resources for unnecessary or frivolous things, rather than for the glory of God?
How can I cultivate a sense of integrity and trustworthiness in my own handling of resources, just like the men in 2 Kings 12:15?

Gill's Exposition on 2 Kings 12:13

Howbeit there were not made for the house of the Lord, bowls of silver,.... Either to hold the blood of the sacrifices, or the drink offerings of wine: snuffers; to trim the lamps; or, as Jarchi and

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Kings 12:13

Howbeit there were not made for the house of the LORD bowls of silver, snuffers, basons, trumpets, any vessels of gold, or vessels of silver, of the money that was brought into the house of the LORD:

Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Kings 12:13

There were not made, to wit, until all the breaches of the house were repaired; but when that was done, they laid it out for these things, as is noted, .

Trapp's Commentary on 2 Kings 12:13

2 Kings 12:13 Howbeit there were not made for the house of the LORD bowls of silver, snuffers, basons, trumpets, any vessels of gold, or vessels of silver, of the money [that was] brought into the house of the LORD:Ver. 13. Howbeit there were not made,] viz., Till the fabric was finished; but afterwards they were. So earnestly they repaired, - Baruch-like.

Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Kings 12:13

(13) There were not made.—Rather, there used not to be made. For the house.—Literally, in the house.Bowls . . . basons.—Comp. 1 Kings 7:50, where the same three terms occur. Trumpets—i.e., the straight priestly trumpets. Of the money that was brought.—The plain meaning is that the whole amount offered was expended on the necessary work of restoring the Temple fabric.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Kings 12:13

Verse 13. Howbeit there were not made - bowls, c.] That is, there were no vessels made for the service of the temple till all the outward repairs were completed but after this was done, they brought the rest of the money before the king and Jehoiada, whereof were made vessels of gold and silver; 2 Chronicles 24:14.

Cambridge Bible on 2 Kings 12:13

13. Howbeit [R.V. But] there were not made for the house of the Lord] The compiler of Kings makes mention of certain vessels and implements which were not made at this time and from these contributions. Such were cups of silver, snuffers, basons, trumpets, and vessels of gold or vessels of silver, &c. as here recited. The Chronicler on the other hand dwells on such things as were made, and his list comprises ‘vessels to minister and to offer withal, and spoons, and vessels of gold and silver’. The one it will be seen says that vessels of gold and silver were made, the other that vessels of gold and silver were not made. But both writers are referring to the class of articles they have mentioned before. So of gold and silver there were not made cups, snuffers, basons &c., but vessels for ministration and spoons were made. They do not necessarily contradict each other. bowls [R.V. cups] of silver] An attempt has been made in R.V., to give the same renderings to the same words in the enumeration of vessels for the temple. Hence the change here and 1 Kings 7:50 and Jeremiah 52:19. The Hebrew word is rendered ‘cup’ in Zechariah 12:2 by A.V., and on the margin of 2 Samuel 17:28. The word very frequently signifies ‘a threshold’. Hence the LXX. here has èýñáé = doors.

Barnes' Notes on 2 Kings 12:13

Comparing this verse with the marginal reference, it will be seen that the author of Kings desires to point out, that the repairs were not delayed by any deductions from the money that flowed in.

Whedon's Commentary on 2 Kings 12:13

13. Not made… any vessels of gold — That is, as is explained in Chronicles, none of the money collected was used for this purpose until all the work of repairing the building was completed.

Sermons on 2 Kings 12:13

	Sermon	Description
	Israel's Communication by Charles Anderson	In this sermon, the speaker discusses the challenges faced by the Israelites during their journey from Egypt to the Promised Land. He emphasizes that the Israelites were not skille
	In the Letters to the Corinthians (Continued) by T. Austin-Sparks	T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the parallels between the Corinthian Christians and Israel in the wilderness, highlighting their positional standing in Christ and the need for their sp

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