2 Kings 12:15
2 Kings 12:15 in Multiple Translations
No accounting was required from the men who received the money to pay the workmen, because they acted with integrity.
Moreover they reckoned not with the men, into whose hand they delivered the money to be bestowed on workmen: for they dealt faithfully.
Moreover they reckoned not with the men, into whose hand they delivered the money to give to them that did the work; for they dealt faithfully.
And they did not get any statement of accounts from the men to whom the money was given for the workmen, for they made use of it with good faith.
No accounts were demanded from the men who received the money to pay the workers because they did everything honestly.
Moreouer, they reckoned not with the men, into whose handes they deliuered that money to be bestowed on workemen: for they dealt faithfully.
and they do not reckon with the men into whose hand they give the money to give to those doing the work, for in faithfulness they are dealing.
Moreover they didn’t demand an accounting from the men into whose hand they delivered the money to give to those who did the work; for they dealt faithfully.
Moreover, they reckoned not with the men, into whose hand they delivered the money to be bestowed on workmen: for they dealt faithfully.
And they reckoned not with the men that received the money to distribute it to the workmen, but they bestowed it faithfully.
The men who supervised the work always did things honestly, so the king’s secretary and the Supreme Priest never required that the supervisors report what they had spent the money for.
Berean Amplified Bible — 2 Kings 12:15
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2 Kings 12:15 Interlinear (Deep Study)
BIB
HEB
כִּֽי
לְ/עֹשֵׂ֥י
הַ/מְּלָאכָ֖ה
יִתְּנֻ֑/הוּ
וְ/חִזְּקוּ
ב֖/וֹ
אֶת
בֵּ֥ית
יְהוָֽה
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
לְ/עֹשֵׂ֥י
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
Prep | V-Qal
הַ/מְּלָאכָ֖ה
mᵉlâʼkâh
H4399
work
Art | N-fs
יִתְּנֻ֑/הוּ
nâthan
H5414
to give
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp | Suff
וְ/חִזְּקוּ
châzaq
H2388
to strengthen
Conj | V-Piel-3cp
ב֖/וֹ
Prep | Suff
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
בֵּ֥ית
bayith
H1004
place
N-ms
יְהוָֽה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
Hebrew Word Study
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Kings 12:15
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
לְ/עֹשֵׂ֥י
ʻâsâh
H6213
"to make"
Prep | V-Qal
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.
הַ/מְּלָאכָ֖ה
mᵉlâʼkâh
H4399
"work"
Art | N-fs
Means work or employment, like a job or business, and is used to describe someone's occupation or the result of their labor, as seen in the Bible's description of various professions and industries.
Definition: 1) occupation, work, business 1a) occupation, business 1b) property 1c) work (something done or made) 1d) workmanship 1e) service, use 1f) public business 1f1) political 1f2) religious
Usage: Occurs in 149 OT verses. KJV: business, [phrase] cattle, [phrase] industrious, occupation, ([phrase] -pied), [phrase] officer, thing (made), use, (manner of) work((-man), -manship). See also: Genesis 2:2; 1 Chronicles 9:13; Psalms 73:28.
יִתְּנֻ֑/הוּ
nâthan
H5414
"to give"
V-Qal-Imperf-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.
וְ/חִזְּקוּ
châzaq
H2388
"to strengthen"
Conj | V-Piel-3cp
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.
ב֖/וֹ
""
Prep | Suff
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 Kings 12:15
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- Trapp's Commentary on 2 Kings 12:15
- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Kings 12:15
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- Cambridge Bible on 2 Kings 12:15
- Whedon's Commentary on 2 Kings 12:15
- Sermons on 2 Kings 12:15
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.
15No accounting was required from the men who received the money to pay the workmen, because they acted with integrity.
16The money from the guilt offerings and sin offerings was not brought into the house of the LORD; it belonged to the priests. 17At that time Hazael king of Aram marched up and fought against Gath and captured it. Then he decided to attack Jerusalem.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 2 Kings 22:7 | But they need not account for the money put into their hands, since they work with integrity.” |
| 2 | 3 John 1:5 | Beloved, you are faithful in what you are doing for the brothers, and especially since they are strangers to you. |
| 3 | 1 Corinthians 4:2–3 | Now it is required of stewards that they be found faithful. I care very little, however, if I am judged by you or by any human court. In fact, I do not even judge myself. |
| 4 | Nehemiah 7:2 | Then I put my brother Hanani in charge of Jerusalem, along with Hananiah the commander of the fortress, because he was a faithful man who feared God more than most. |
| 5 | Matthew 24:45 | Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom the master has put in charge of his household, to give the others their food at the proper time? |
| 6 | Luke 16:1 | Jesus also said to His disciples, “There was a rich man whose manager was accused of wasting his possessions. |
| 7 | 2 Chronicles 34:12 | And the men did the work faithfully. The Levites overseeing them were Jahath and Obadiah, descendants of Merari, and Zechariah and Meshullam, descendants of Kohath. Other Levites, all skilled with musical instruments, |
| 8 | Luke 16:10–11 | Whoever is faithful with very little will also be faithful with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much. So if you have not been faithful with worldly wealth, who will entrust you with true riches? |
2 Kings 12:15 Summary
[This verse, 2 Kings 12:15, tells us about men who were given money to pay workers to repair the house of the Lord, and because they were honest and trustworthy, no one asked them to account for the money. This shows us the importance of being honest and trustworthy, just like the men in this story. As the Bible says in Proverbs 10:9, the man of integrity walks securely, and this is what these men demonstrated. We can learn from their example and strive to act with integrity in all we do, just as God is faithful to us (Psalm 119:137).]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for the men to have acted with integrity in 2 Kings 12:15?
Acting with integrity means they were honest and trustworthy in their handling of the money, much like the stewards in Luke 12:42-48 who were found faithful with the master's possessions. This integrity allowed them to be entrusted with the money without needing to give an account for it.
Is this verse suggesting that we should not have accountability in our financial dealings?
No, this verse is not suggesting a lack of accountability, but rather it highlights the trustworthiness of the men involved, similar to the trust God has in us as seen in 1 Corinthians 4:2, where it is required of stewards that they be found faithful.
What can we learn from the way these men handled the money in 2 Kings 12:15?
We learn the importance of honesty and trustworthiness in our dealings, whether financial or otherwise, as emphasized in Proverbs 10:9, which says that the man of integrity walks securely.
How does this verse relate to our own responsibilities and stewardship?
This verse reminds us that we are stewards of the resources God has given us, and we should strive to act with integrity in all our dealings, just as these men did, reflecting the principle in Matthew 25:14-30 where the servants are judged based on their faithfulness with the talents given to them.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I can demonstrate integrity, just like the men in 2 Kings 12:15?
- How can I ensure that I am acting with honesty and trustworthiness in my daily interactions and responsibilities?
- What does it mean for me to be a faithful steward of the resources God has entrusted to me, and how can I apply this principle in my life?
- In what ways can I reflect the character of God, who is the ultimate example of integrity and faithfulness, as seen in Psalm 119:137?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Kings 12:15
Moreover, they reckoned not with the men into whose hand they delivered the money to be bestowed on the workmen,.... That is, the king's secretary and the high priest, or his officer, never called to
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Kings 12:15
But they gave that to the workmen, and repaired therewith the house of the LORD. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Kings 12:15
For they perceived by many experiments that they were faithful.
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Kings 12:15
2 Kings 12:15 Moreover they reckoned not with the men, into whose hand they delivered the money to be bestowed on workmen: for they dealt faithfully.Ver. 15. For they dealt faithfully.] This was much to their commendation. See on Nehemiah 7:2.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Kings 12:15
(15) Moreover they reckoned not.—Rather, and they were not wont to reckon.To be bestowed on workmen.—Literally, to give to the doers of the work. Here the phrase “doers of the work” obviously means the artisans, not the superintendents, as in 2 Kings 12:11. They dealt faithfully.—This is not a covert thrust at the priests, as Thenius imagines. The statement of the verse is repeated in 2 Kings 22:7, in connection with the restoration of the Temple under Josiah, where the priests are not concerned in the matter at all. All that is meant is, that the officials entrusted with the oversight of the work were above suspicion, and did not belie their reputation.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Kings 12:15
Verse 15. They reckoned not with the men] They placed great confidence in them, and were not disappointed, for they dealt faithfully.
Cambridge Bible on 2 Kings 12:15
15. the men into whose hand they delivered] This must refer to certain treasurers into whose care each new chest full of offerings was entrusted. These were selected at first as being men who were sure to deal uprightly, and to them, without demanding any account, all was given over, and through their hands it was passed on to the overseers and contractors, and thus distributed to the workmen. to be bestowed on workmen] R.V. to give to them that did the work. The same expression and with the same signification as in verses 11 and 14.
Whedon's Commentary on 2 Kings 12:15
15. Reckoned not with the men — The men who had charge of the disbursement of the funds were men of such high standing and integrity, and gave such general evidence of having done their work
Sermons on 2 Kings 12:15
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"A Letter as to the Truth and Those Who Hold It" (3 John) by H.J. Vine | H.J. Vine preaches on the exemplary life of Gaius, a beloved brother who remained faithful to the truth despite facing challenges and opposition within the assemblies. Through exam |
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'God Is Faithful' by Samuel Logan Brengle | Samuel Logan Brengle emphasizes the importance of faithfulness in all aspects of life, urging self-examination and accountability before God. He reflects on Jesus' teaching that be |
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Peter's Salutation by Clement of Rome | Clement of Rome commends the blessed man for showing hospitality to Barnabas, a herald of truth, without fear of the rude multitude. He assures the blessed man that his noble actio |
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2 John by Peter Hammond | Peter Hammond preaches on the balance between light and love, truth and deception, and the importance of recognizing and resisting false teachings. He emphasizes that Jesus is the |
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Through the Bible - 1 Corinthians - Part 1 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of being faithful stewards of Christ. He highlights the need to do what God has specifically called us to do, rather than gett |
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Winning God's Approval - Part 7 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of serving the Lord sacrificially and unselfishly. He highlights the need for believers to listen to God and do what He tells |
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Listening, Unburdening and Worshipping by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having a disciplined tongue and using words to help needy people. He encourages listeners to wake up in the morning and lis |