2 Chronicles 24:8
2 Chronicles 24:8 in Multiple Translations
At the king’s command a chest was made and placed outside, at the gate of the house of the LORD.
And at the king’s commandment they made a chest, and set it without at the gate of the house of the LORD.
So the king commanded, and they made a chest, and set it without at the gate of the house of Jehovah.
So at the king's order they made a chest and put it outside the doorway of the house of the Lord.
The king ordered a collection chest to be made and placed outside the entrance to the Lord's Temple.
Therefore the King commanded, and they made a chest, and set it at the gate of the house of the Lord without.
And the king speaketh, and they make one chest, and put it at the gate of the house of Jehovah without,
So the king commanded, and they made a chest, and set it outside at the gate of the LORD’s house.
And at the king's commandment they made a chest, and set it without at the gate of the house of the LORD.
And the king commanded, and they made a chest: and set it by the gate of the house of the Lord on the outside.
So, obeying what the king commanded, the descendants of Levi made a chest and placed it outside the temple, at one of the entrances.
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2 Chronicles 24:8 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יֹּ֣אמֶר
הַ/מֶּ֔לֶךְ
וַֽ/יַּעֲשׂ֖וּ
אֲר֣וֹן
אֶחָ֑ד
וַֽ/יִּתְּנֻ֛/הוּ
בְּ/שַׁ֥עַר
בֵּית
יְהוָ֖ה
חֽוּצָ/ה
וַ/יֹּ֣אמֶר
ʼâmar
H559
to say
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
הַ/מֶּ֔לֶךְ
melek
H4428
King's
Art | N-ms
וַֽ/יַּעֲשׂ֖וּ
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
אֲר֣וֹן
ʼârôwn
H727
ark
N-cs
אֶחָ֑ד
ʼechâd
H259
one
Adj
וַֽ/יִּתְּנֻ֛/הוּ
nâthan
H5414
to give
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp | Suff
בְּ/שַׁ֥עַר
shaʻar
H8179
gate
Prep | N-ms
בֵּית
bayith
H1004
place
N-ms
יְהוָ֖ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
חֽוּצָ/ה
chûwts
H2351
outside
N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Chronicles 24:8
וַ/יֹּ֣אמֶר
ʼâmar
H559
"to say"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.
Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)
Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.
הַ/מֶּ֔לֶךְ
melek
H4428
"King's"
Art | N-ms
This word refers to a king or royal person, like King David or King Saul. It can also describe something related to a king, like the King's Valley in Genesis. The Bible often uses this word to talk about the rulers of Israel.
Definition: King's (Valley) (Gen.14.17)
Usage: Occurs in 1919 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Genesis 14:1; Joshua 10:39; 1 Samuel 16:1.
וַֽ/יַּעֲשׂ֖וּ
ʻâsâh
H6213
"to make"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
This verb means to make or do something, and is used over 2,600 times in the Bible. It is first used in Genesis 1:7 to describe God's creation of the world and is also used in Exodus 31:5 to describe the work of skilled craftsmen.
Definition: : make(OBJECT) 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do, work, make, produce 1a1a) to do 1a1b) to work 1a1c) to deal (with) 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect 1a2) to make 1a2a) to make 1a2b) to produce 1a2c) to prepare 1a2d) to make (an offering) 1a2e) to attend to, put in order 1a2f) to observe, celebrate 1a2g) to acquire (property) 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute 1a2i) to bring about 1a2j) to use 1a2k) to spend, pass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be done 1b2) to be made 1b3) to be produced 1b4) to be offered 1b5) to be observed 1b6) to be used 1c) (Pual) to be made
Usage: Occurs in 2286 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 34:19; Exodus 18:24.
אֲר֣וֹן
ʼârôwn
H727
"ark"
N-cs
The Hebrew word for a box or chest, like the Ark of the Covenant in Exodus 25:10-22. It can also mean a money chest or a coffin. In the Bible, it appears in stories about the Israelites and their sacred objects.
Definition: 1) chest, ark 1a) money chest 1b) Ark of the Covenant 2)(TWOT) coffin
Usage: Occurs in 174 OT verses. KJV: ark, chest, coffin. See also: Genesis 50:26; 1 Samuel 6:15; Psalms 132:8.
אֶחָ֑ד
ʼechâd
H259
"one"
Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means one or united, and is used to describe something that is single or unique. It is often translated as one, first, or alone. For example, in Genesis 1:5, God calls the light day and the darkness night, and separates them into one thing from another.
Definition: 1) one (number) 1a) one (number) 1b) each, every 1c) a certain 1d) an (indefinite article) 1e) only, once, once for all 1f) one...another, the one...the other, one after another, one by one 1g) first 1h) eleven (in combination), eleventh (ordinal)
Usage: Occurs in 739 OT verses. KJV: a, alike, alone, altogether, and, any(-thing), apiece, a certain, (dai-) ly, each (one), [phrase] eleven, every, few, first, [phrase] highway, a man, once, one, only, other, some, together, See also: Genesis 1:5; Exodus 36:26; Numbers 7:70.
וַֽ/יִּתְּנֻ֛/הוּ
nâthan
H5414
"to give"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp | Suff
This word means to give, put, or set something, with a wide range of applications. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, describing God's actions and human interactions. The word is used to convey giving, selling, or exchanging something.
Definition: : give/deliver/send/produce 1) to give, put, set 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to give, bestow, grant, permit, ascribe, employ, devote, consecrate, dedicate, pay wages, sell, exchange, lend, commit, entrust, give over, deliver up, yield produce, occasion, produce, requite to, report, mention, utter, stretch out, extend 1a2) to put, set, put on, put upon, set, appoint, assign, designate 1a3) to make, constitute 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be given, be bestowed, be provided, be entrusted to, be granted to, be permitted, be issued, be published, be uttered, be assigned 1b2) to be set, be put, be made, be inflicted 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be given, be bestowed, be given up, be delivered up 1c2) to be put upon
Usage: Occurs in 1816 OT verses. KJV: add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, [idiom] avenge, [idiom] be (healed), bestow, bring (forth, hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, [phrase] cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, [idiom] doubtless, [idiom] without fail, fasten, frame, [idiom] get, give (forth, over, up), grant, hang (up), [idiom] have, [idiom] indeed, lay (unto charge, up), (give) leave, lend, let (out), [phrase] lie, lift up, make, [phrase] O that, occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, [idiom] pull, put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send (out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), [phrase] sing, [phrase] slander, strike, (sub-) mit, suffer, [idiom] surely, [idiom] take, thrust, trade, turn, utter, [phrase] weep, [phrase] willingly, [phrase] withdraw, [phrase] would (to) God, yield. See also: Genesis 1:17; Genesis 40:21; Exodus 30:12.
בְּ/שַׁ֥עַר
shaʻar
H8179
"gate"
Prep | N-ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means a gate or door, often referring to city entrances or temple doors, like in Genesis and Exodus. It can also symbolize a meeting place or marketplace. The word is used to describe important locations in the Bible.
Definition: : gate 1) gate 1a) gate (of entrance) 1b) gate (of space inside gate, i.e. marketplace, public meeting place) 1b1) city, town 1c) gate (of palace, royal castle, temple, court of tabernacle) 1d) heaven
Usage: Occurs in 302 OT verses. KJV: city, door, gate, port ([idiom] -er). See also: Genesis 19:1; 1 Chronicles 9:18; Psalms 9:14.
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.
יְהוָ֖ה
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.
חֽוּצָ/ה
chûwts
H2351
"outside"
N-ms | Suff
This word means outside or outdoors, referring to something beyond a wall or boundary. It can also mean a street or highway, as seen in various KJV translations, including abroad, field, and without.
Definition: outside, outward, street, the outside
Usage: Occurs in 158 OT verses. KJV: abroad, field, forth, highway, more, out(-side, -ward), street, without. See also: Genesis 6:14; 2 Chronicles 24:8; Psalms 18:43.
Study Notes — 2 Chronicles 24:8
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 24:8
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 24:8
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 24:8
- Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 24:8
- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 24:8
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 24:8
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 24:8
- Sermons on 2 Chronicles 24:8
Context — Joash Repairs the Temple
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?”
7For the sons of that wicked woman Athaliah had broken into the house of God and had even used the sacred objects of the house of the LORD for the Baals.
8At the king’s command a chest was made and placed outside, at the gate of the house of the LORD.
9And 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. 10All the officers and all the people rejoiced and brought their contributions, and they dropped them in the chest until it was full.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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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 | 2 Kings 12:8–9 | So the priests agreed that they would not receive money from the people and that they would not repair the temple themselves. 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. |
2 Chronicles 24:8 Summary
[This verse tells us that King Joash ordered a chest to be made and placed outside the house of the LORD, so people could give money to support the Tent of the Testimony, which was an important part of Israel's worship, as seen in Exodus 25:8 and Hebrews 9:1-5. This shows that the king was serious about following God's commands and taking care of the house of the LORD. By doing this, he was also giving the people an opportunity to participate in the restoration process, which is similar to the way we are called to support God's work today, as encouraged in Malachi 3:10 and 2 Corinthians 9:6-7. The king's actions demonstrate the importance of providing a way for people to give and support God's work, which is still relevant for us today, as we are called to be good stewards of God's resources, as taught in 1 Corinthians 4:2 and 1 Peter 4:10.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the purpose of the chest mentioned in 2 Chronicles 24:8?
The chest was made to collect the tax imposed by Moses, as mentioned in 2 Chronicles 24:6, to support the Tent of the Testimony, which is also referred to in Exodus 38:21 and Numbers 9:15.
Where was the chest placed?
The chest was placed outside, at the gate of the house of the LORD, as stated in 2 Chronicles 24:8, to make it easily accessible for the people to bring their contributions.
How does this verse relate to the overall context of 2 Chronicles 24?
This verse is part of the larger story of King Joash's efforts to restore the house of the LORD, which had been damaged by the sons of Athaliah, as mentioned in 2 Chronicles 24:7, and to revive the people's obedience to God's commands, such as the tax imposed by Moses in the wilderness, as seen in 2 Chronicles 24:9.
What can we learn from the king's command to make a chest?
The king's command demonstrates his commitment to following God's instructions, as seen in Deuteronomy 17:18-20, and his desire to provide a way for the people to participate in the restoration of the house of the LORD, which is similar to the spirit of giving seen in 2 Corinthians 9:7.
Reflection Questions
- What role does obedience to God's commands play in our lives, and how can we apply this principle in our daily choices, just like King Joash did in 2 Chronicles 24:8?
- How can we, like the people in 2 Chronicles 24:10, rejoice in giving to support God's work and the restoration of His house?
- What are some ways we can practically support the work of the LORD in our communities, just as the chest was used to collect contributions for the Tent of the Testimony?
- How does the concept of giving to support God's work, as seen in 2 Chronicles 24:8-10, relate to the teachings of Jesus in Matthew 6:19-21 and Luke 12:33-34?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 24:8
And at the king's commandment they made a chest,.... [See comments on 2 Kings 12:9].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 24:8
And at the king's commandment they made a chest, and set it without at the gate of the house of the LORD. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 24:8
i.e. Of the court of the people, whither all manner of persons might come to offer.
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 24:8
2 Chronicles 24:8 And at the king’ s commandment they made a chest, and set it without at the gate of the house of the LORD. Ver. 8. And at the king’ s commandment.] See 2 Kings 12:9. And set it without at the gate.] Near the altar, that men might be encouraged to it, as to an offering made to God, saith Wolphius.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 24:8
(8) And at the king’s commandment they made.—Literally, And the king said (commanded), and they made. (Comp. 2 Kings 12:9 : “And Jehoiada the priest took a chest, and bored a hole in its lid;” details characteristic of a more original account.) And set it without—i.e., outside of the Temple proper. The chest stood in the court, just inside the gate.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 24:8
Verse 8. They made a chest] 2Kg 12:4, &c.
Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 24:8
8. And at the king’s commandment] R.V. So the king commanded, and.…a chest] Heb. a single chest (to receive all contributions).
Sermons on 2 Chronicles 24:8
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3 Characteristics of God's House by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of God's Word as the foundation of the church, the fire of the Holy Spirit burning in believers' lives, and the need to reach out to others wi |
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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 |