2 Kings 22:7

Verse

But they need not account for the money put into their hands, since they work with integrity.”

American Standard Version (1901)

Howbeit there was no reckoning made with them of the money that was delivered into their hand; for they dealt faithfully.

Bible in Basic English

They did not have to give any account of the money which was handed to them, for they made use of it with good faith.

Douay-Rheims 1899

But let there be no reckoning made with them of the money which they receive, but let them have it in their power, and in their trust.

Free Bible Version

Don't ask for any accounts from the men who received the money because they deal honestly.”

Geneva Bible 1599

Howebeit, let no rekoning bee made with them of the money, that is deliuered into their hand: for they deale faithfully.

King James (Authorized) Version

Howbeit there was no reckoning made with them of the money that was delivered into their hand, because they dealt faithfully.

Translation for Translators

But the men who supervise the work will not be required to make a report on the money that is given to them, saying what they spent it for, because those men are completely honest.”

Unlocked Literal Bible

But no accounting was required for the money that was given to them, because they handled it faithfully.

Noah Webster Bible

But there was no reckoning made with them of the money that was delivered into their hand, because they dealt faithfully.

World English Bible

However, no accounting shall be asked of them for the money delivered into their hand, for they deal faithfully.”

Young's Literal Translation

only, the silver that is given into their hand is not reckoned with them, for in faithfulness they are dealing.

Context

Funding the Temple Repairs

⁶to the carpenters, builders, and masons—to buy timber and dressed stone to repair the temple.⁷But they need not account for the money put into their hands, since they work with integrity.”

Summary

In 2 Kings 22:7, the high priest Hilkiah discovers the Book of the Law in the temple during the reign of King Josiah. This discovery leads to a revival of faith and obedience among the people of Judah. The neglect of God's Word had resulted in spiritual decline, but upon hearing the words of the Law, King Josiah and the people are convicted of their sins and seek to follow God's commands. This verse highlights the importance of Scripture in guiding and shaping the lives of believers, emphasizing the power of God's Word to bring about repentance and renewal.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

Howbeit, there was no reckoning made with them of the money that was delivered into their hand,.... No account was kept between the high priest, and the king's scribe who delivered the money and the overseers of the workmen, who received it from them the latter were not called to any account by the former, nor any audit made of their accounts: because they dealt faithfully: they were persons of such known honour and integrity, that their fidelity was not in the least called in question, but were trusted without examining their accounts, and how they disposed of the money committed to them, see Kg2 12:15.