2 Kings 12:8
2 Kings 12:8 in Multiple Translations
So the priests agreed that they would not receive money from the people and that they would not repair the temple themselves.
And the priests consented to receive no more money of the people, neither to repair the breaches of the house.
And the priests consented that they should take no more money from the people, neither repair the breaches of the house.
So the priests made an agreement to take no more money from the people, and not to make good what was damaged in the house.
The priests agreed not to receive any more money from the people, and that they wouldn't carry out the repairs to the Temple themselves.
So the Priestes consented to receiue no more money of the people, neither to repaire the decayed places of the Temple.
And the priests consent not to receive money from the people, nor to strengthen the breach of the house,
The priests consented that they should take no more money from the people, and not repair the damage to the house.
And the priests consented to receive no more money of the people, neither to repair the breaches of the house.
And the priests were forbidden to take any more money of the people, and to make the repairs of the house.
The priests agreed to do that, and they also agreed that they themselves would not do the repair work.
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2 Kings 12:8 Interlinear (Deep Study)
BIB
HEB
וַ/יִּקְרָא֩
הַ/מֶּ֨לֶךְ
יְהוֹאָ֜שׁ
לִ/יהוֹיָדָ֤ע
הַ/כֹּהֵן֙
וְ/לַ/כֹּ֣הֲנִ֔ים
וַ/יֹּ֣אמֶר
אֲלֵ/הֶ֔ם
מַדּ֛וּעַ
אֵינְ/כֶ֥ם
מְחַזְּקִ֖ים
אֶת
בֶּ֣דֶק
הַ/בָּ֑יִת
וְ/עַתָּ֗ה
אַל
תִּקְחוּ
כֶ֨סֶף֙
מֵ/אֵ֣ת
מַכָּֽרֵי/כֶ֔ם
כִּֽי
לְ/בֶ֥דֶק
הַ/בַּ֖יִת
תִּתְּנֻֽ/הוּ
וַ/יִּקְרָא֩
qârâʼ
H7121
to call
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
הַ/מֶּ֨לֶךְ
melek
H4428
King's
Art | N-ms
יְהוֹאָ֜שׁ
Yᵉhôwʼâsh
H3060
Jehoash
N-proper
לִ/יהוֹיָדָ֤ע
Yᵉhôwyâdâʻ
H3077
Jehoiada
Prep | N-proper
הַ/כֹּהֵן֙
kôhên
H3548
priest
Art | N-ms
וְ/לַ/כֹּ֣הֲנִ֔ים
kôhên
H3548
priest
Conj | Prep | N-mp
וַ/יֹּ֣אמֶר
ʼâmar
H559
to say
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
אֲלֵ/הֶ֔ם
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep | Suff
מַדּ֛וּעַ
maddûwaʻ
H4069
why?
Part
אֵינְ/כֶ֥ם
ʼayin
H369
nothing
Part | Suff
מְחַזְּקִ֖ים
châzaq
H2388
to strengthen
V-Piel
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
בֶּ֣דֶק
bedeq
H919
breach
N-ms
הַ/בָּ֑יִת
bayith
H1004
place
Art | N-ms
וְ/עַתָּ֗ה
ʻattâh
H6258
now
Conj | Adv
אַל
ʼal
H408
not
Part
תִּקְחוּ
lâqach
H3947
to take
V-Qal-Juss-2mp
כֶ֨סֶף֙
keçeph
H3701
silver
N-ms
מֵ/אֵ֣ת
ʼêth
H854
with
Prep | Prep
מַכָּֽרֵי/כֶ֔ם
makkâr
H4378
acquaintance
N-mp | Suff
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
לְ/בֶ֥דֶק
bedeq
H919
breach
Prep | N-ms
הַ/בַּ֖יִת
bayith
H1004
place
Art | N-ms
תִּתְּנֻֽ/הוּ
nâthan
H5414
to give
V-Qal-Juss-2mp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Kings 12:8
וַ/יִּקְרָא֩
qârâʼ
H7121
"to call"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to call out to someone or something, often by name. It's used in many situations, like calling for help or reading aloud. In Genesis, God calls out to Adam in the Garden.
Definition: : call_to/invite/entreat 1) to call, call out, recite, read, cry out, proclaim 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to call, cry, utter a loud sound 1a2) to call unto, cry (for help), call (with name of God) 1a3) to proclaim 1a4) to read aloud, read (to oneself), read 1a5) to summon, invite, call for, call and commission, appoint, call and endow 1a6) to call, name, give name to, call by 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to call oneself 1b2) to be called, be proclaimed, be read aloud, be summoned, be named 1c) (Pual) to be called, be named, be called out, be chosen
Usage: Occurs in 689 OT verses. KJV: bewray (self), that are bidden, call (for, forth, self, upon), cry (unto), (be) famous, guest, invite, mention, (give) name, preach, (make) proclaim(-ation), pronounce, publish, read, renowned, say. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 49:1; Judges 1:26.
הַ/מֶּ֨לֶךְ
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.
יְהוֹאָ֜שׁ
Yᵉhôwʼâsh
H3060
"Jehoash"
N-proper
Jehoash was the name of two Israelite kings, including a king of Israel who was the son of Jehoahaz and father of Jeroboam. His name means given by the Lord, and he is also referred to as Joash.
Definition: A king of the Kingdom of Israel, living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Ki.13.9; son of: Jehoahaz (H3059); father of: Jeroboam (H3379H); also called Jehoash at 2Ki.13.10,25; 14.8,9,11,13,15,16,17; Another name of yo.ash (יוֹאָשׁ "Joash" H3101J) § Jehoash = "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
Usage: Occurs in 16 OT verses. KJV: Jehoash. Compare H3101 (יוֹאָשׁ). See also: 2 Kings 12:1; 2 Kings 13:25; 2 Kings 14:17.
לִ/יהוֹיָדָ֤ע
Yᵉhôwyâdâʻ
H3077
"Jehoiada"
Prep | N-proper
Jehoiada means Jehovah knows, and was the name of three Israelites, including a high priest who helped King David and hid Joash from Athaliah. He is mentioned in Jeremiah 29:26.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at Jer.29.26 § Jehoiada = "Jehovah knows" 1) father of Benaiah, David's mighty warrior 2) leader of the priests who joined David at Hebron 3) high priest at the time of Athaliah's usurpation of the throne of Judah; hid Joash, the king's son, for six years and eventually replaced him on the throne of Judah 4) second priest, or sagan, to Seraiah the high priest
Usage: Occurs in 48 OT verses. KJV: Jehoiada. Compare H3111 (יוֹיָדָע). See also: 2 Samuel 8:18; 1 Chronicles 11:24; Jeremiah 29:26.
הַ/כֹּהֵן֙
kôhên
H3548
"priest"
Art | N-ms
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.
וְ/לַ/כֹּ֣הֲנִ֔ים
kôhên
H3548
"priest"
Conj | Prep | 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.
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.
אֲלֵ/הֶ֔ם
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
מַדּ֛וּעַ
maddûwaʻ
H4069
"why?"
Part
This Hebrew word is used to ask questions like why or how, seeking to understand the reason behind something. It appears in various forms in the Bible, often in contexts of inquiry or curiosity.
Definition: why?, on what account?, wherefore?
Usage: Occurs in 71 OT verses. KJV: how, wherefore, why. See also: Genesis 26:27; 2 Kings 8:12; Isaiah 5:4.
אֵינְ/כֶ֥ם
ʼayin
H369
"nothing"
Part | Suff
This word means nothing or not, often used to indicate the absence of something, as in Genesis 1:2 where the earth was without form. It emphasizes the idea of something lacking or non-existent.
Definition: 1) nothing, not, nought n 1a) nothing, nought neg 1b) not 1c) to have not (of possession) adv 1d) without w/prep 1e) for lack of
Usage: Occurs in 686 OT verses. KJV: else, except, fail, (father-) less, be gone, in(-curable), neither, never, no (where), none, nor, (any, thing), not, nothing, to nought, past, un(-searchable), well-nigh, without. Compare H370 (אַיִן). See also: Genesis 2:5; Deuteronomy 14:27; 1 Kings 15:22.
מְחַזְּקִ֖ים
châzaq
H2388
"to strengthen"
V-Piel
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.
בֶּ֣דֶק
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/בָּ֑יִת
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.
וְ/עַתָּ֗ה
ʻattâh
H6258
"now"
Conj | Adv
This word means now or at this time, like in Exodus when God says now is the time to act. It can also be used to connect ideas or show a change in time, as seen in the book of Isaiah.
Definition: 1) now 1a) now 1b) in phrases
Usage: Occurs in 422 OT verses. KJV: henceforth, now, straightway, this time, whereas. See also: Genesis 3:22; Joshua 24:23; 2 Samuel 24:13.
אַל
ʼal
H408
"not"
Part
Means not or nothing, used to express negation, as in the phrase do not or let not be.
Definition: 1) not, no, nor, neither, nothing (as wish or preference) 1a) do not, let not (with a verb) 1b) let there not be (with a verb understood) 1c) not, no (with substantive) 1d) nothing (as substantive) Aramaic equivalent: al (אַל "not" H0409)
Usage: Occurs in 572 OT verses. KJV: nay, neither, [phrase] never, no, nor, not, nothing (worth), rather than. See also: Genesis 13:8; Joshua 11:6; 1 Chronicles 22:13.
תִּקְחוּ
lâqach
H3947
"to take"
V-Qal-Juss-2mp
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.
כֶ֨סֶף֙
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.
מַכָּֽרֵי/כֶ֔ם
makkâr
H4378
"acquaintance"
N-mp | Suff
This word means a friend or someone you know, like an acquaintance. It appears in the Bible as a way to describe a person's relationships or social connections. The word is used in books like Genesis and Psalms.
Definition: acquaintance, friend
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: acquaintance. See also: 2 Kings 12:6; 2 Kings 12:8.
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/בֶ֥דֶק
bedeq
H919
"breach"
Prep | 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/בַּ֖יִת
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.
תִּתְּנֻֽ/הוּ
nâthan
H5414
"to give"
V-Qal-Juss-2mp | 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.
Study Notes — 2 Kings 12:8
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Context — Joash Repairs the Temple
6By the twenty-third year of the reign of Joash, however, the priests had not yet repaired the damage to 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.2 Kings 12:8 Summary
This verse shows that the priests agreed to stop taking money from the people and to let others handle the repairs of the temple. This decision was made in response to King Joash's instructions, demonstrating the priests' obedience to authority. The event highlights the importance of proper worship and the maintenance of holy spaces, as seen in other parts of the Bible, such as Exodus 25:8 and 1 Chronicles 28:10-19. By letting go of control and allowing others to contribute, the priests were able to focus on their spiritual roles and ensure the temple's restoration, teaching us about the value of teamwork and delegation, as also seen in Exodus 18:13-27 and 1 Corinthians 12:4-7.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the priests agree not to receive money from the people?
The priests agreed not to receive money from the people because King Joash instructed them to stop taking money from their constituency and instead use it for the repair of the temple, as seen in 2 Kings 12:7, and they obeyed, demonstrating their submission to authority and commitment to the temple's restoration.
What does this verse reveal about the priests' role in the temple?
This verse shows that the priests were not only responsible for spiritual leadership but also for the physical upkeep of the temple, as they were initially tasked with its repair, but then agreed to let others handle the financial aspect, as noted in 2 Kings 12:8.
How does this event relate to the broader theme of worship in the Bible?
The event in 2 Kings 12:8 highlights the importance of proper worship and the maintenance of holy spaces, as seen in Exodus 25:8, where God instructs the Israelites to build a sanctuary, and in 1 Chronicles 28:10-19, where King David gives instructions for the building of the temple, demonstrating that the upkeep of the temple is crucial for the worship of God.
What can we learn from the priests' decision to not repair the temple themselves?
The priests' decision teaches us about the value of delegation and letting others contribute to the work of the Lord, as seen in Exodus 18:13-27, where Moses learns to delegate tasks to others, and in 1 Corinthians 12:4-7, where the apostle Paul writes about the diversity of gifts and roles within the body of Christ.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need to let go of control and allow others to contribute, just like the priests in this verse?
- How can I apply the principle of delegation and teamwork in my own ministry or community, as demonstrated by the priests' decision?
- What does this verse teach me about the importance of obedience to authority, as seen in the priests' agreement to King Joash's instructions?
- In what ways can I prioritize the upkeep and maintenance of my own spiritual 'temple', as the priests were tasked with the physical temple, and as instructed in 1 Corinthians 6:19-20?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Kings 12:8
And the priests consented to receive no [more] money of the people,.... And delivered up what they had: neither to repair the breaches of the house; being very willing to be stop both services, and
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Kings 12:8
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 12:8
Nor to take the charge of that work which the king had committed unto them, but freely to resign it to whom the king should appoint.
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Kings 12:8
2 Kings 12:8 And the priests consented to receive no [more] money of the people, neither to repair the breaches of the house.Ver. 8. And the priests consented.] See on 2 Kings 12:6.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Kings 12:8
(8) And the priests consented.—No doubt they made some such explanation as is suggested in the Note on 2 Kings 12:7, by way of clearing themselves from the suspicion of fraud; after which, they agreed to resign all connection with the business.
Cambridge Bible on 2 Kings 12:8
8. the priests consented to receive no more money … neither to repair] R.V. that they should take no more money … neither repair. They had clearly found the work beyond them, and were glad to be relieved both of the collection and the laying out of the fund. This consent of theirs is not alluded to by the Chronicler.