2 Kings 12:9
2 Kings 12:9 in Multiple Translations
Then Jehoiada the priest took a chest, bored a hole in its lid, and set it beside the altar on the right side as one enters the house of the LORD. There the priests who guarded the threshold put all the money brought into the house of the LORD.
But Jehoiada the priest took a chest, and bored a hole in the lid of it, and set it beside the altar, on the right side as one cometh into the house of the LORD: and the priests that kept the door put therein all the money that was brought into the house of the LORD.
But Jehoiada the priest took a chest, and bored a hole in the lid of it, and set it beside the altar, on the right side as one cometh into the house of Jehovah: and the priests that kept the threshold put therein all the money that was brought into the house of Jehovah.
But Jehoiada the priest took a chest, and making a hole in the cover of it, put it by the altar, on the right side when one comes into the house of the Lord; and the priests who kept the door put in it regularly all the money which was taken into the house of the Lord.
Jehoiada the priest took a large wooden box, cut a hole in its lid, and placed it on the right side of the altar next to the entrance to the Lord's Temple. There the priests who guarded the doorway put all the money brought into the Lord's Temple into the collection box.
Then Iehoiada the Priest tooke a chest and bored an hole in the lid of it, and set it beside the altar, on the right side, as euery man commeth into the Temple of the Lord. And the Priestes that kept the doore, put therein all the money that was brought into the house of the Lord.
and Jehoiada the priest taketh a chest, and pierceth a hole in its lid, and putteth it near the altar, on the right side, as one cometh in to the house of Jehovah, and the priests keeping the threshold have put there all the money that is brought in to the house of Jehovah.
But Jehoiada the priest took a chest and bored a hole in its lid, and set it beside the altar, on the right side as one comes into the LORD’s house; and the priests who kept the threshold put all the money that was brought into the LORD’s house into it.
But Jehoiada the priest took a chest, and bored a hole in the lid of it, and set it beside the altar, on the right side as one cometh into the house of the LORD: and the priests that kept the door put in it all the money that was brought into the house of the LORD.
And Joiada the high priest took a chest and bored a hole in the top, and set it by the altar at the right hand of them that came into the house of the Lord, and the priests that kept the doors put therein all the money that was brought to the temple of the Lord.
Then Jehoiada took a chest and bored a hole in the lid. He placed it alongside the altar for burning incense/sacrifices that was on the right as anyone enters the temple. The priests who guarded the entrance to the temple put in the box the money that was brought to the temple.
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2 Kings 12:9 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יֵּאֹ֖תוּ
הַ/כֹּֽהֲנִ֑ים
לְ/בִלְתִּ֤י
קְחַת
כֶּ֨סֶף֙
מֵ/אֵ֣ת
הָ/עָ֔ם
וּ/לְ/בִלְתִּ֥י
חַזֵּ֖ק
אֶת
בֶּ֥דֶק
הַ/בָּֽיִת
וַ/יֵּאֹ֖תוּ
ʼûwth
H225
to consent
Conj | V-Niphal-ConsecImperf-3mp
הַ/כֹּֽהֲנִ֑ים
kôhên
H3548
priest
Art | N-mp
לְ/בִלְתִּ֤י
biltîy
H1115
lest
Prep | Conj
קְחַת
lâqach
H3947
to take
V-Qal-Inf-a
כֶּ֨סֶף֙
keçeph
H3701
silver
N-ms
מֵ/אֵ֣ת
ʼêth
H854
with
Prep | Prep
הָ/עָ֔ם
ʻam
H5971
Amaw
Art | N-ms
וּ/לְ/בִלְתִּ֥י
biltîy
H1115
lest
Conj | Prep | Part
חַזֵּ֖ק
châzaq
H2388
to strengthen
V-Piel-Inf-a
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
בֶּ֥דֶק
bedeq
H919
breach
N-ms
הַ/בָּֽיִת
bayith
H1004
place
Art | N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Kings 12:9
וַ/יֵּאֹ֖תוּ
ʼûwth
H225
"to consent"
Conj | V-Niphal-ConsecImperf-3mp
To consent means to agree or give permission, like when someone says yes to a proposal. In the Bible, it's used when people agree to follow God's commands, as seen in the book of Exodus.
Definition: (Niphal) to consent, agree
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: consent. See also: Genesis 34:15; Genesis 34:23; 2 Kings 12:9.
הַ/כֹּֽהֲנִ֑ים
kôhên
H3548
"priest"
Art | N-mp
In the Bible, a priest is a person who serves God and leads others in worship, like the Levitical priests in Exodus. They were responsible for making sacrifices and following God's laws. This term is also used to describe Jesus as a priest-king.
Definition: 1) priest, principal officer or chief ruler 1a) priest-king (Melchizedek, Messiah) 1b) pagan priests 1c) priests of Jehovah 1d) Levitical priests 1e) Zadokite priests 1f) Aaronic priests 1g) the high priest Aramaic equivalent: ka.hen (כָּהֵן "priest" H3549)
Usage: Occurs in 653 OT verses. KJV: chief ruler, [idiom] own, priest, prince, principal officer. See also: Genesis 14:18; Leviticus 13:33; Numbers 17:2.
לְ/בִלְתִּ֤י
biltîy
H1115
"lest"
Prep | Conj
This Hebrew word means not or except, and is often used with a prepositional prefix. It appears in various forms, such as not, except, or unless, and is used in many biblical passages.
Definition: subst 1) not, except adv 2) not 3) except (after preceding negation) conj 4) except (after an implied or expressed negation) with prep 5) so as not, in order not 6) an account of not, because...not 7) until not
Usage: Occurs in 107 OT verses. KJV: because un(satiable), beside, but, [phrase] continual, except, from, lest, neither, no more, none, not, nothing, save, that no, without. See also: Genesis 3:11; 2 Kings 12:9; Isaiah 10:4.
קְחַת
lâqach
H3947
"to take"
V-Qal-Inf-a
This Hebrew word means to take or get something, and it is used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to take a wife, to take possession of something, or to receive a gift. For example, in Genesis 2:22, God takes a rib from Adam to create Eve.
Definition: : take 1) to take, get, fetch, lay hold of, seize, receive, acquire, buy, bring, marry, take a wife, snatch, take away 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to take, take in the hand 1a2) to take and carry along 1a3) to take from, take out of, take, carry away, take away 1a4) to take to or for a person, procure, get, take possession of, select, choose, take in marriage, receive, accept 1a5) to take up or upon, put upon 1a6) to fetch 1a7) to take, lead, conduct 1a8) to take, capture, seize 1a9) to take, carry off 1a10) to take (vengeance) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be captured 1b2) to be taken away, be removed 1b3) to be taken, brought unto 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to be taken from or out of 1c2) to be stolen from 1c3) to be taken captive 1c4) to be taken away, be removed 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be taken unto, be brought unto 1d2) to be taken out of 1d3) to be taken away 1e) (Hithpael) 1e1) to take hold of oneself 1e2) to flash about (of lightning)
Usage: Occurs in 909 OT verses. KJV: accept, bring, buy, carry away, drawn, fetch, get, infold, [idiom] many, mingle, place, receive(-ing), reserve, seize, send for, take (away, -ing, up), use, win. See also: Genesis 2:15; Genesis 34:17; Exodus 30:23.
כֶּ֨סֶף֙
keçeph
H3701
"silver"
N-ms
Silver or money, often referring to payment or wealth, like the silver talents in Matthew 25. It can also describe silver as a valuable metal or ornament.
Definition: : money/payment/silver 1) silver, money 1a) silver 1a1) as metal 1a2) as ornament 1a3) as colour 1b) money, shekels, talents
Usage: Occurs in 343 OT verses. KJV: money, price, silver(-ling). See also: Genesis 13:2; Numbers 22:18; 2 Chronicles 1:17.
מֵ/אֵ֣ת
ʼêth
H854
"with"
Prep | Prep
This Hebrew preposition means 'with' or 'near', indicating a close relationship or physical proximity. It's used in Genesis 1:26 to describe God's relationship with humanity, and in many other places to show connection or closeness.
Definition: 1) with, near, together with 1a) with, together with 1b) with (of relationship) 1c) near (of place) 1d) with (poss.) 1e) from...with, from (with other prep)
Usage: Occurs in 787 OT verses. KJV: against, among, before, by, for, from, in(-to), (out) of, with. Often with another prepositional prefix. See also: Genesis 4:1; Genesis 42:32; Numbers 1:5.
הָ/עָ֔ם
ʻam
H5971
"Amaw"
Art | N-ms
A people or nation is what this Hebrew word represents, like the nation of Israel in Exodus 33:13. It can also mean a tribe, troops, or attendants, and is used to describe a group of people gathered together. The word is often used to refer to the people of God.
Definition: This name means nation, people
Usage: Occurs in 1655 OT verses. KJV: folk, men, nation, people. See also: Genesis 11:6; Exodus 16:4; Leviticus 17:9.
וּ/לְ/בִלְתִּ֥י
biltîy
H1115
"lest"
Conj | Prep | Part
This Hebrew word means not or except, and is often used with a prepositional prefix. It appears in various forms, such as not, except, or unless, and is used in many biblical passages.
Definition: subst 1) not, except adv 2) not 3) except (after preceding negation) conj 4) except (after an implied or expressed negation) with prep 5) so as not, in order not 6) an account of not, because...not 7) until not
Usage: Occurs in 107 OT verses. KJV: because un(satiable), beside, but, [phrase] continual, except, from, lest, neither, no more, none, not, nothing, save, that no, without. See also: Genesis 3:11; 2 Kings 12:9; Isaiah 10:4.
חַזֵּ֖ק
châzaq
H2388
"to strengthen"
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.
בֶּ֥דֶק
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.
הַ/בָּֽיִת
bayith
H1004
"place"
Art | 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.
Study Notes — 2 Kings 12:9
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- 2 Kings 12:9 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 2 Kings 12:9
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Kings 12:9
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Kings 12:9
- Trapp's Commentary on 2 Kings 12:9
- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Kings 12:9
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Kings 12:9
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Kings 12:9
- Barnes' Notes on 2 Kings 12:9
- Whedon's Commentary on 2 Kings 12:9
- Sermons on 2 Kings 12:9
Context — Joash Repairs the Temple
7So King Joash called Jehoiada and the other priests and said, “Why have you not repaired the damage to the temple? Now, therefore, take no more money from your constituency, but hand it over for the repair of the temple.”
8So the priests agreed that they would not receive money from the people and that they would not repair the temple themselves.
9Then Jehoiada the priest took a chest, bored a hole in its lid, and set it beside the altar on the right side as one enters the house of the LORD. There the priests who guarded the threshold put all the money brought into the house of the LORD.
10Whenever they saw that there was a large amount of money in the chest, the royal scribe and the high priest would go up, count the money brought into the house of the LORD, and tie it up in bags. 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,Cross References
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| 1 | Mark 12:41 | As Jesus was sitting opposite the treasury, He watched the crowd putting money into it. And many rich people put in large amounts. |
| 2 | Psalms 84:10 | For better is one day in Your courts than a thousand elsewhere. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of the wicked. |
| 3 | Jeremiah 35:4 | and I brought them into the house of the LORD, to a chamber occupied by the sons of Hanan son of Igdaliah, a man of God. This room was near the chamber of the officials, which was above the chamber of Maaseiah son of Shallum the doorkeeper. |
| 4 | Luke 21:1 | Then Jesus looked up and saw the rich putting their gifts into the treasury, |
| 5 | 1 Chronicles 15:24 | Shebaniah, Joshaphat, Nethanel, Amasai, Zechariah, Benaiah, and Eliezer—the priests—were to blow the trumpets before the ark of God. Obed-edom and Jehiah were also to be guardians of the ark. |
| 6 | 2 Chronicles 24:8–14 | At the king’s command a chest was made and placed outside, at the gate of the house of the LORD. And a proclamation was issued in Judah and Jerusalem that they were to bring to the LORD the tax imposed by Moses the servant of God on Israel in the wilderness. All the officers and all the people rejoiced and brought their contributions, and they dropped them in the chest until it was full. Whenever the chest was brought by the Levites to the king’s overseers and they saw that there was a large amount of money, the royal scribe and the officer of the high priest would come and empty the chest and carry it back to its place. They did this daily and gathered the money in abundance. Then the king and Jehoiada would give the money to those who supervised the labor on the house of the LORD to hire stonecutters and carpenters to restore the house of the LORD, as well as workers in iron and bronze to repair the house of the LORD. So the workmen labored, and in their hands the repair work progressed. They restored the house of God according to its specifications, and they reinforced it. 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. |
| 7 | Jeremiah 52:24 | The captain of the guard also took away Seraiah the chief priest, Zephaniah the priest of second rank, and the three doorkeepers. |
| 8 | 2 Kings 23:4 | Then the king commanded Hilkiah the high priest, the priests second in rank, and the doorkeepers to remove from the temple of the LORD all the articles made for Baal, Asherah, and all the host of heaven. And he burned them outside Jerusalem in the fields of Kidron and carried their ashes to Bethel. |
| 9 | 2 Kings 22:4 | “Go up to Hilkiah the high priest and have him count the money that has been brought into the house of the LORD, which the doorkeepers have collected from the people. |
| 10 | 1 Chronicles 15:18 | and with them their brothers next in rank: Zechariah, Jaaziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Benaiah, Maaseiah, Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Mikneiah, and the gatekeepers Obed-edom and Jeiel. |
2 Kings 12:9 Summary
In 2 Kings 12:9, we see how Jehoiada the priest came up with a simple and effective way to collect money for the repair of the temple. He took a chest, bored a hole in its lid, and set it beside the altar, and the priests would put all the money brought into the house of the LORD into it. This story teaches us about the importance of giving and supporting the work of the LORD, and it reminds us that our giving should be done generously and willingly, as seen in 2 Corinthians 9:7. By trusting in the LORD's provision and giving generously, we can play a part in supporting the work of the LORD and advancing His kingdom, just like the people in 2 Kings 12:9.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the chest with a hole in its lid in 2 Kings 12:9?
The chest with a hole in its lid was a simple yet effective way to collect money for the repair of the temple, as seen in 2 Kings 12:9, and it allowed the priests to gather funds without having to directly ask the people for money, similar to the principle found in 2 Corinthians 9:7.
Why did Jehoiada the priest set the chest beside the altar on the right side as one enters the house of the LORD?
Jehoiada set the chest in a visible and accessible location to encourage people to give generously to the repair of the temple, as the altar was a central part of the temple worship, and this location would remind the people of their responsibility to support the house of the LORD, as mentioned in 2 Kings 12:7.
How does this verse relate to the concept of tithing and giving in the Bible?
The concept of giving in 2 Kings 12:9 is similar to the principle of tithing found in Leviticus 27:30-32, where the people were instructed to give a portion of their income to support the Levites and the poor, and it highlights the importance of supporting the work of the LORD with our financial resources, as seen in Malachi 3:10.
What can we learn from the priests' role in collecting and managing the money in this verse?
The priests' role in collecting and managing the money, as seen in 2 Kings 12:9-11, teaches us about the importance of accountability and transparency in handling financial resources, especially when it comes to the work of the LORD, and it reminds us of the principle found in 2 Corinthians 8:20-21, where the apostle Paul emphasizes the need for integrity and honesty in financial dealings.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can practically support the work of the LORD in my own community, and how can I be sure that my giving is being used effectively?
- How can I apply the principle of generosity and giving found in 2 Kings 12:9 to my own life, and what are some areas where I can trust the LORD to provide for my needs?
- What are some potential distractions or obstacles that might prevent me from giving generously to the work of the LORD, and how can I overcome them?
- How can I balance the need to support the work of the LORD with my own financial responsibilities and obligations, and what are some biblical principles that can guide my decision-making?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Kings 12:9
But Jehoiada the priest took a chest,.... By the commandment of the king, 2 Chronicles 24:8, to put the money collected into, to prevent any fraud, or suspicion of any: and bored a hole in the lid of
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Kings 12:9
And the priests consented to receive no more money of the people, neither to repair the breaches of the house. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Kings 12:9
Jehoiada the priest, by the king’ s consent, . Beside the altar, in the priests’ court. Object. It was placed without at the gate of the house of the Lord, . Answ. Either, first, It was first placed by the altar, and afterwards thence removed to the gate of the court, for the people’ s greater satisfaction, that they might come thither, and put in their money with their own hands. Or, secondly, That place 2 Chron speaks of the gate of the temple strictly so called, nigh unto which the altar of burnt-offerings was. Or, thirdly, It was placed near the entrance into the priests’ court, which was over against the altar, and not far from it; so as the people standing in their own court might either put their money into it, or see when the priests put it in. The priests that kept the door; the door of the priests’ court, which, together with the temple and all its utensils, was committed to the charge of the priests and Levites, , &c.
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Kings 12:9
2 Kings 12:9 But Jehoiada the priest took a chest, and bored a hole in the lid of it, and set it beside the altar, on the right side as one cometh into the house of the LORD: and the priests that kept the door put therein all the money [that was] brought into the house of the LORD.Ver. 9. But Jehoiada the priest took a chest.] This he did by the king’ s appointment, and it took good effect.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Kings 12:9
(9) But.—And. Jehoiada the priest took a chest.—By order of the king (2 Chronicles 24:8). Beside the altar, on the right side as one cometh into the house of the Lord.—Chronicles says: “in the gate of the house of the Lord outwards.” This can hardly refer to the same position. It probably describes where the chest, which became a permanent feature of the sanctuary, stood in the time after the return from the Captivity. The chronicler adds that offerings were asked by proclamation throughout the country, and that the princes and people readily contributed. Put.—Rather, used to put. The chest was kept locked, and the Levitical doorkeepers received the money from those who offered it, and dropped it at once into the chest. This obviated all suspicion of a possible misapplication of the contributions.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Kings 12:9
Verse 9. Jehoiada - took a chest] This chest was at first set beside the altar, as is here mentioned; but afterwards, for the convenience of the people, it was set without the gate; see 2 Chronicles 24:8.
Cambridge Bible on 2 Kings 12:9
9. But Jehoiada the priest took a chest] The Chronicler says ‘At the king’s commandment they made a chest’. It is manifest that both king and priests were at one in changing the plan for raising a repair-fund. But it is not without interest to note that the narrative of Chronicles, which is assumed to bring the priest into prominence everywhere, here omits Jehoiada’s name from the story. set it beside the altar] In Chronicles it is said to have been ‘set without at the gate of the house of the Lord’. The altar spoken of here is the brasen altar for burnt offerings which was outside the temple, in the court, before the porch of the temple. So the description in Chronicles appears to be a little less exact than in the verse before us. But the words which are added here ‘on the right side as one cometh into the house of the Lord’ may have given rise to the Chronicler’s more vague description ‘at the gate of the house of the Lord’. The account in Kings is to be preferred as drawn from some contemporary record and compiled earlier than the narrative in Chronicles. all the money that was brought] In 2 Chronicles 24:9-10 we are told that when the chest was set ‘they made a proclamation through Judah and Jerusalem to bring in to the Lord the collection that Moses, the servant of God, laid upon Israel in the wilderness. And all the princes and all the people rejoiced, and brought in, and cast into the chest, until they had made an end’. While the money had been given by individuals at their homes, and with no united action, the preparations had languished.
The new arrangement put life into the work. The givers saw that others were giving as well as they, and found that a sum was being gathered of which regular account was kept, so that there was now some hope that the work would be completed. Josephus exactly hits the feeling which would be created in this way when he says πολὺνἄργυρονκαὶχρυσὸνφιλοτιμούμενοικαὶσυνεισφέροντεςἤθροισαν. The spirit of cooperation was invoked and the contributors saw that success was likely to attend what they were doing. Hence their zealous efforts. The history is not without its value in our own days.
Barnes' Notes on 2 Kings 12:9
The priests that kept the door - The north door into the priests’ court Ezekiel 40:35-43 seems to be intended, not the door of the temple building.
Whedon's Commentary on 2 Kings 12:9
9. Jehoiada… took a chest — This, according to 2 Chronicles 24:8, was done “at the king’s commandment,” and was a much more popular measure than the one tried before.
Sermons on 2 Kings 12:9
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(Covenant Word Ministries) Hell! by Keith Daniel | In this sermon, the preacher addresses the belief held by many that life ends with death and there is no purpose or accountability beyond that. He emphasizes the shock that awaits |
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Testimony - Part 11 by Jackie Pullinger | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of giving to those in need. He shares a personal story of giving money to a woman named Jackie and expresses his desire to do |
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What Is Faith by Manley Beasley | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of giving and how it aligns with God's word. He encourages the congregation to give generously, not just what they can afford |
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A Message for Those Who Have Little Left to Give by Carter Conlon | This sermon emphasizes the significance of giving to God, even when we feel like we have little left to offer. It highlights the story of the poor widow who gave all she had, demon |
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Mark by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the preacher discusses various passages from the book of Mark in the Bible. He emphasizes the importance of giving cheerfully and sacrificially, using the example o |
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Commited Persons by William MacDonald | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of standing firm in one's principles and faith, even in the face of persecution and adversity. He uses the example of the thre |
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A Sacrifice Like a Perfume by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of sacrificial giving and worshiping God with a fragrant aroma, focusing on the story of the widow's offering in Mark 12. It challenges believ |