2 Kings 12:14

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

Instead, it was paid to those doing the work, and with it they repaired the house of the LORD.

American Standard Version (1901)

for they gave that to them that did the work, and repaired therewith the house of Jehovah.

Bible in Basic English

But it was all given to the workmen who were building up the house.

Douay-Rheims 1899

For it was given to them that did the work, that the temple of the Lord might be repaired.

Free Bible Version

It was used to pay the workers doing the repairs to the Lord's Temple.

Geneva Bible 1599

But they gaue it to the workemen, which repayred therewith the house of the Lord.

King James (Authorized) Version

But they gave that to the workmen, and repaired therewith the house of the LORD.

Translation for Translators

All that money was given to the men who were doing the work of repairing the temple.

Unlocked Literal Bible

They gave this money to those who did the work of repairing the house of Yahweh.

Noah Webster Bible

But they gave that to the workmen, and repaired with it the house of the LORD.

World English Bible

for they gave that to those who did the work, and repaired Yahweh’s house with it.

Young's Literal Translation

for to those doing the work they give it, and they have strengthened with it the house of Jehovah,

Context

Joash Repairs the Temple

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.

Summary

In this verse, King Joash instructs the priests to use the money brought into the temple for repairs to be used exclusively for that purpose. This demonstrates the importance of financial accountability and transparency in the house of God. It also highlights the responsibility of leaders to ensure that resources dedicated to the service of God are used wisely and appropriately. By overseeing the proper use of these funds, King Joash sets an example of good stewardship and reverence for the sacred space of the temple.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

Then Hazael king of Syria went up and fought against Gath, and took it,.... When Jehoiada was dead, and Jehoash was become an apostate, the Lord suffered the king of Syria to be a scourge to him; who first attacked Gath, and took it, which was formerly one of the principalities of the Philistines, but was subdued by David, and had been in the hands of the Israelites ever since; the king of Syria began with this, as nearest to him, to open the way for what he had further in view: and Hazael set his face to go up to Jerusalem; he made such preparations, and took such measures, as plainly indicated what his design was.