2 Chronicles 24:4
2 Chronicles 24:4 in Multiple Translations
Some time later, Joash set his heart on repairing the house of the LORD.
¶ And it came to pass after this, that Joash was minded to repair the house of the LORD.
And it came to pass after this, that Joash was minded to restore the house of Jehovah.
Now after this Joash had a desire to put the house of the Lord into good order again;
Some time later, Joash decided to repair the Lord's Temple.
And afterward it came into Ioash mind, to renew the house of the Lord.
And it cometh to pass after this, it hath been with the heart of Joash to renew the house of Jehovah,
After this, Joash intended to restore the LORD’s house.
And it came to pass after this, that Joash was minded to repair the house of the LORD.
After this Joas had a mind to repair the house of the Lord.
Some years later, Joash decided that the temple should be repaired.
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2 Chronicles 24:4 Interlinear (Deep Study)
BIB
HEB
וַ/יְהִ֖י
אַחֲרֵי
כֵ֑ן
הָיָה֙
עִם
לֵ֣ב
יוֹאָ֔שׁ
לְ/חַדֵּ֖שׁ
אֶת
בֵּ֥ית
יְהוָֽה
וַ/יְהִ֖י
hâyâh
H1961
to be
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
אַחֲרֵי
ʼachar
H310
after
Adv
כֵ֑ן
kên
H3651
right
Adv
הָיָה֙
hâyâh
H1961
to be
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
עִם
ʻim
H5973
with
Prep
לֵ֣ב
lêb
H3820
heart
N-ms
יוֹאָ֔שׁ
Yôwʼâsh
H3101
Joash
N-proper
לְ/חַדֵּ֖שׁ
châdash
H2318
to renew
Prep | V-Piel-Inf-a
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
בֵּ֥ית
bayith
H1004
place
N-ms
יְהוָֽה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Chronicles 24:4
וַ/יְהִ֖י
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
אַחֲרֵי
ʼachar
H310
"after"
Adv
Achar means backwards or after, used to describe something that happens later or in the rear. It is used in various senses in the Bible, including in 1 Kings 12:18.
Definition: 1) after the following part, behind (of place), hinder, afterwards (of time) 1a) as an adverb 1a1) behind (of place) 1a2) afterwards (of time) 1b) as a preposition 1b1) behind, after (of place) 1b2) after (of time) 1b3) besides 1c) as a conjunction 1c) after that 1d) as a substantive 1d1) hinder part 1e) with other prepositions 1e1) from behind 1e2) from following after
Usage: Occurs in 664 OT verses. KJV: after (that, -ward), again, at, away from, back (from, -side), behind, beside, by, follow (after, -ing), forasmuch, from, hereafter, hinder end, [phrase] out (over) live, [phrase] persecute, posterity, pursuing, remnant, seeing, since, thence(-forth), when, with. See also: Genesis 5:4; Exodus 18:2; Joshua 8:14.
כֵ֑ן
kên
H3651
"right"
Adv
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means 'so' or 'thus', often used to show agreement or confirmation, like in the book of Genesis. It can also mean 'rightly' or 'justly', as in doing something the correct way. It appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: adv adj 1) right, just, honest, true, veritable 1a) right, just, honest 1b) correct 1c) true, veritable
Usage: Occurs in 737 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] after that (this, -ward, -wards), as... as, [phrase] (for-) asmuch as yet, [phrase] be (for which) cause, [phrase] following, howbeit, in (the) like (manner, -wise), [idiom] the more, right, (even) so, state, straightway, such (thing), surely, [phrase] there (where) -fore, this, thus, true, well, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:7; Exodus 37:19; Judges 7:17.
הָיָה֙
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
עִם
ʻim
H5973
"with"
Prep
This Hebrew word means with or together, like when God is with his people in Exodus 33:14-15. It's used to describe accompaniment or association, and can also mean against or beside. The word is used to convey a sense of relationship or proximity between people or things.
Definition: 1) with 1a) with 1b) against 1c) toward 1d) as long as
Usage: Occurs in 919 OT verses. KJV: accompanying, against, and, as ([idiom] long as), before, beside, by (reason of), for all, from (among, between), in, like, more than, of, (un-) to, with(-al). See also: Genesis 3:6; Exodus 21:14; Deuteronomy 29:11.
לֵ֣ב
lêb
H3820
"heart"
N-ms
Leb refers to the heart, but also represents feelings, will, and intellect in the Bible. It is used figuratively to describe the center of something, and is often translated as heart or mind. Leb is a complex concept that encompasses emotions and thoughts.
Definition: 1) inner man, mind, will, heart, understanding 1a) inner part, midst 1a1) midst (of things) 1a2) heart (of man) 1a3) soul, heart (of man) 1a4) mind, knowledge, thinking, reflection, memory 1a5) inclination, resolution, determination (of will) 1a6) conscience 1a7) heart (of moral character) 1a8) as seat of appetites 1a9) as seat of emotions and passions 1a10) as seat of courage
Usage: Occurs in 552 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] care for, comfortably, consent, [idiom] considered, courag(-eous), friend(-ly), ((broken-), (hard-), (merry-), (stiff-), (stout-), double) heart(-ed), [idiom] heed, [idiom] I, kindly, midst, mind(-ed), [idiom] regard(-ed), [idiom] themselves, [idiom] unawares, understanding, [idiom] well, willingly, wisdom. See also: Genesis 6:5; 2 Samuel 13:33; Psalms 4:8.
יוֹאָ֔שׁ
Yôwʼâsh
H3101
"Joash"
N-proper
Joash means given by the Lord, the name of several Israelites, including a king of Judah and a king of Israel, mentioned in 1 Chronicles and other books.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.12.3; son of: Shemaah (H8094); brother of: Ahiezer (H0295H) § Joash = "given by the Lord" 1) son of king Ahaziah and the 8th king of Judah 2) son of king Jehoahaz and the 12th king of the northern kingdom of Israel 3) father of Gideon 4) a son of king Ahab 5) a descendant of Shelah the son of Judah; either the son of Shelah or the son of Jokim 6) son of Shemaah of Gibeah who resorted to David at Ziklag
Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: Joash. See also: Judges 6:11; 2 Kings 14:3; Amos 1:1.
לְ/חַדֵּ֖שׁ
châdash
H2318
"to renew"
Prep | V-Piel-Inf-a
This Hebrew word means to renew or repair something, making it new again. It is used in the Bible to describe rebuilding or restoring something, and can also mean to renew oneself. The KJV translates it as 'renew' or 'repair'.
Definition: 1) to be new, renew, repair 1a) (Piel) 1a1) to renew, make anew 1a2) to repair 1b) (Hithpael) to renew oneself
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: renew, repair. See also: 1 Samuel 11:14; Psalms 51:12; Psalms 103:5.
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.
בֵּ֥ית
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.
יְהוָֽה
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.
Study Notes — 2 Chronicles 24:4
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- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 24:4
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- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 24:4
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 24:4
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 24:4
Context — Joash Repairs the Temple
2And Joash did what was right in the eyes of the LORD all the days of Jehoiada the priest.
3Jehoiada took for him two wives, and he had sons and daughters.
4Some time later, Joash set his heart on repairing the house of the LORD.
5So he gathered the priests and Levites and said, “Go out to the cities of Judah and collect the money due annually from all Israel, to repair the house of your God. Do it quickly.” The Levites, however, did not make haste. 6So the king called Jehoiada the high priest and said, “Why have you not required the Levites to bring from Judah and Jerusalem the tax imposed by Moses the servant of the LORD and by the assembly of Israel for the Tent of the Testimony?”2 Chronicles 24:4 Summary
This verse tells us that King Joash decided to fix up the house of the Lord, which was likely in disrepair. He wanted to make sure the Lord's house was taken care of, just like we should want to take care of our own churches and communities (as seen in 1 Corinthians 3:16-17). King Joash's desire to repair the house of the Lord shows that he valued worshiping and honoring God, and we can learn from his example to prioritize our own relationship with God (similar to the emphasis in Psalm 95:6). By taking care of the physical places where we gather to worship, we demonstrate our love and respect for the Lord, just as King Joash did.
Frequently Asked Questions
What motivated King Joash to repair the house of the Lord?
The Bible does not explicitly state what motivated King Joash, but we can see that he did what was right in the eyes of the Lord during the lifetime of Jehoiada the priest, as mentioned in 2 Chronicles 24:2, suggesting a positive influence from the priest.
Was King Joash's decision to repair the house of the Lord a sudden one?
The verse mentions that Joash set his heart on repairing the house of the Lord 'some time later', indicating that this decision may have been the result of a process of consideration or perhaps a response to a growing need, similar to how Solomon thought about building the temple for many years before starting the project, as seen in 1 Kings 5:1-5.
How does this verse relate to the broader biblical theme of worship and obedience?
King Joash's desire to repair the house of the Lord reflects the biblical emphasis on the importance of worship and maintaining a place for the Lord, as seen in Exodus 25:8 and 1 Chronicles 28:10-19, where God gives instructions for the construction of the tabernacle and the temple.
What can we learn from King Joash's initiative in this verse?
We can learn about the importance of taking initiative in our own spiritual lives and in our communities to restore and maintain a strong foundation of faith, just as King Joash did, and as encouraged in verses like Matthew 7:24-27 and 1 Corinthians 3:10-15.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my own life or community where I see a need for 'repair' or restoration, and how can I take initiative like King Joash?
- How does my heart align with King Joash's desire to honor the Lord, and what steps can I take to ensure that my actions reflect my devotion?
- In what ways can I support and contribute to the upkeep of my local church or place of worship, following the example of King Joash's efforts to repair the house of the Lord?
- What role do I think Jehoiada the priest played in influencing King Joash's decision, and how can I seek out similar godly counsel in my own life?
- How does King Joash's action in this verse demonstrate the biblical principle of stewardship, and what does this mean for how I manage my own resources and responsibilities?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 24:4
And it came to pass after this,.... After his marriage, when he was about twenty or twenty one years of age, perhaps: that Joash was minded to repair the house of the Lord; which in some places might
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 24:4
And it came to pass after this, that Joash was minded to repair the house of the LORD. Joash was minded to repair the house of the Lord. (See the notes at 2 Kings 12:4-16.)
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 24:4
2 Chronicles 24:4 And it came to pass after this, [that] Joash was minded to repair the house of the LORD.Ver. 4. Joash was minded to repair.] Hereby he showed his thankfulness to God, who in that house had so graciously preserved him, and done so great things for him. See 2 Kings 12:4-5.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 24:4
(4) Was minded.—Literally, it became with the heart of Joash (2 Chronicles 6:8; 2 Chronicles 9:1; 1 Kings 8:18). To repair.—See margin to 2 Chronicles 15:8. “To restore” is perhaps the best modern equivalent of the Hebrew term. The account of the restoration of the Temple is given here in different language from what we find in the parallel passage, which is not very clear. The chronicler appears to have paraphrased the account he found in his authority. The Levites are not mentioned in Kings.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 24:4
Verse 4. To repair the house of the Lord.] During the reigns of Joram and Athaliah, the temple of God had been pillaged to enrich that of Baal, and the whole structure permitted to fall into decay; see 2 Chronicles 24:7.
Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 24:4
4–14 (= 2 Kings 12:4-16). The Restoration of the Temple 4. to repair] R.V. to restore, Heb. “to renew.” Cp. 2 Chronicles 24:12.