Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The king and Jehoiada gave it to those who carried out the work required for the temple of the LORD. They hired masons and carpenters to restore the LORD’s temple, and also workers in iron and bronze to repair the temple. New Living Translation The king and Jehoiada gave the money to the construction supervisors, who hired masons and carpenters to restore the Temple of the LORD. They also hired metalworkers, who made articles of iron and bronze for the LORD’s Temple. English Standard Version And the king and Jehoiada gave it to those who had charge of the work of the house of the LORD, and they hired masons and carpenters to restore the house of the LORD, and also workers in iron and bronze to repair the house of the LORD. Berean Standard Bible Then the king and Jehoiada would give the money to those who supervised the labor on the house of the LORD to hire stonecutters and carpenters to restore the house of the LORD, as well as workers in iron and bronze to repair the house of the LORD. Berean Literal Bible And the king and Jehoiada gave it to those doing the work of the service of the house of YHWH, and they hired hewers and craftsmen to renew the house of YHWH, and also craftsmen in iron and bronze to strengthen the house of YHWH. King James Bible And the king and Jehoiada gave it to such as did the work of the service of the house of the LORD, and hired masons and carpenters to repair the house of the LORD, and also such as wrought iron and brass to mend the house of the LORD. New King James Version The king and Jehoiada gave it to those who did the work of the service of the house of the LORD; and they hired masons and carpenters to repair the house of the LORD, and also those who worked in iron and bronze to restore the house of the LORD. New American Standard Bible The king and Jehoiada gave it to those who did the work of the service of the house of the LORD; and they hired masons and carpenters to restore the house of the LORD, and also workers in iron and bronze to repair the house of the LORD. NASB 1995 The king and Jehoiada gave it to those who did the work of the service of the house of the LORD; and they hired masons and carpenters to restore the house of the LORD, and also workers in iron and bronze to repair the house of the LORD. NASB 1977 And the king and Jehoiada gave it to those who did the work of the service of the house of the LORD; and they hired masons and carpenters to restore the house of the LORD, and also workers in iron and bronze to repair the house of the LORD. Legacy Standard Bible And the king and Jehoiada gave it to those who did the work of the service of the house of Yahweh; and they hired masons and carpenters to restore the house of Yahweh, and also craftsmen in iron and bronze to repair the house of Yahweh. Amplified Bible The king and Jehoiada gave it to those who did the work of the service of the house of the LORD; and they would hire masons and carpenters (craftsmen) and also those who worked in iron and bronze to repair and restore the house of the LORD. Berean Annotated Bible Then the king and Jehoiada (YHWH knows) would give the money to those who supervised the labor on the house of the LORD {YHWH} to hire stonecutters and carpenters to restore the house of the LORD, as well as workers in iron and bronze to repair the house of the LORD. Christian Standard Bible Then the king and Jehoiada gave it to those in charge of the labor on the LORD’s temple, who were hiring stonecutters and carpenters to renovate the LORD’s temple, also blacksmiths and coppersmiths to repair the LORD’s temple. Holman Christian Standard Bible Then the king and Jehoiada gave it to those in charge of the labor on the LORD’s temple, who were hiring stonecutters and carpenters to renovate the LORD’s temple, also blacksmiths and coppersmiths to repair the LORD’s temple. American Standard Version And the king and Jehoiada gave it to such as did the work of the service of the house of Jehovah; and they hired masons and carpenters to restore the house of Jehovah, and also such as wrought iron and brass to repair the house of Jehovah. Contemporary English Version Joash and Jehoiada turned the money over to the men who were supervising the repairs to the temple. They used the money to hire stonecutters, carpenters, and experts in working with iron and bronze. English Revised Version And the king and Jehoiada gave it to such as did the work of the service of the house of the LORD; and they hired masons and carpenters to restore the house of the LORD, and also such as wrought iron and brass to repair the house of the LORD. GOD'S WORD® Translation The king and Jehoiada would give the money to the foremen who were working on the LORD's temple, and they hired masons and carpenters to renovate the LORD's temple. They also hired men who worked with iron and bronze to repair the LORD's temple. Good News Translation The king and Jehoiada would give the money to those who were in charge of repairing the Temple, and they hired stonemasons, carpenters, and metalworkers to make the repairs. International Standard Version Both the king and Jehoiada paid the money to those who were working to maintain the service of the LORD's Temple, and they, in turn, hired masons and carpenters to restore the LORD's Temple. Iron and bronze workers also were brought in to repair the Lord's Temple. NET Bible The king and Jehoiada gave it to the construction foremen assigned to the LORD's temple. They hired carpenters and craftsmen to repair the LORD's temple, as well as those skilled in working with iron and bronze to restore the LORD's temple. New Heart English Bible The king and Jehoiada gave it to such as did the work of the service of the house of the LORD; and they hired masons and carpenters to restore the house of the LORD, and also such as worked iron and bronze to repair the house of the LORD. Webster's Bible Translation And the king and Jehoiada gave it to such as did the work of the service of the house of the LORD, and hired masons and carpenters to repair the house of the LORD, and also such as wrought iron and brass to mend the house of the LORD. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThen the king and Jehoiada would give the money to those who supervised the labor on the house of the LORD to hire stonecutters and carpenters to restore the house of the LORD, as well as workers in iron and bronze to repair the house of the LORD. World English Bible The king and Jehoiada gave it to those who did the work of the service of Yahweh’s house. They hired masons and carpenters to restore Yahweh’s house, and also those who worked iron and bronze to repair Yahweh’s house. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the king and Jehoiada give it to the doers of the work of the service of the house of YHWH, and they are hiring hewers and craftsmen to renew the house of YHWH, and also—to craftsmen in iron and bronze to strengthen the house of YHWH. Berean Literal Bible And the king and Jehoiada gave it to those doing the work of the service of the house of YHWH, and they hired hewers and craftsmen to renew the house of YHWH, and also craftsmen in iron and bronze to strengthen the house of YHWH. Young's Literal Translation And the king and Jehoiada give it unto the doers of the work of the service of the house of Jehovah, and they are hiring hewers and artificers to renew the house of Jehovah, and also -- to artificers in iron and brass to strengthen the house of Jehovah. Smith's Literal Translation And the king and Jehoiada will give for doing the work of the service of the house of Jehovah, and hewers and artificers will be hired to renew the house of Jehovah, and also for those working iron and brass to strengthen the house of Jehovah. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the king and Joiada gave it to those who were over the works of the house of the Lord: but they hired with it stonecutters, and artificers of every kind of work to repair the house of the Lord: and such as wrought in iron and brass, to uphold what began to be falling. Catholic Public Domain Version And the king and Jehoiada gave it to those who were in charge of the works of the house of the Lord. Then with it they hired hewers of stone, and artisans of every kind, so that they might repair the house of the Lord, and also so that the works of iron and of brass, which had begun to fall, would be reinforced. New American Bible Then the king and Jehoiada gave it to the workers in charge of the labor on the LORD’s house, who hired masons and carpenters to restore the LORD’s house, and also iron- and bronze-smiths to repair it. New Revised Standard Version The king and Jehoiada gave it to those who had charge of the work of the house of the LORD, and they hired masons and carpenters to restore the house of the LORD, and also workers in iron and bronze to repair the house of the LORD. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd they gave it to those who did the work of the service of the house of the LORD, and hired masons and carpenters to repair the house of the LORD, and also workers in iron and brass to restore the house of the LORD. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And they gave it to the Servants of the work of the house of LORD JEHOVAH, and they were hiring Stone cutters and Carpenters for themselves, and they repaired the house of LORD JEHOVAH, also workers of iron and brass to repair the house of LORD JEHOVAH. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the king and Jehoiada gave it to such as did the work of the service of the house of the LORD; and they hired masons and carpenters to restore the house of the LORD, and also such as wrought iron and brass to repair the house of the LORD. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the king and Jodae the priest gave it to the workmen employed in the service of the house of the Lord, and they hired masons and carpenters to repair the house of the Lord, also smiths and braziers to repair the house of the Lord. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Joash Repairs the Temple…11Whenever the chest was brought by the Levites to the king’s overseers and they saw that there was a large amount of money, the royal scribe and the officer of the high priest would come and empty the chest and carry it back to its place. They did this daily and gathered the money in abundance. 12Then the king and Jehoiada would give the money to those who supervised the labor on the house of the LORD to hire stonecutters and carpenters to restore the house of the LORD, as well as workers in iron and bronze to repair the house of the LORD. 13So the workmen labored, and in their hands the repair work progressed. They restored the house of God according to its specifications, and they reinforced it.… Cross References Then the king and Jehoiada would give the money 2 Kings 22:4 “Go up to Hilkiah the high priest and have him count the money that has been brought into the house of the LORD, which the doorkeepers have collected from the people. 2 Kings 12:9-10 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. / Whenever 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 Chronicles 34:9 So they went to Hilkiah the high priest and gave him the money that had been brought into the house of God, which the Levites who guarded the doors had collected from the people of Manasseh and Ephraim, from all the remnant of Israel, from all Judah and Benjamin, and from the people of Jerusalem. to those who supervised the labor on the house of the LORD 2 Kings 22:5 And let them deliver it into the hands of the supervisors of those doing the work on the house of the LORD, who in turn are to give it to the workmen repairing the damages to the house of the LORD— 2 Kings 12:11 Then they would put the counted money into the hands of those who supervised the work on the house of the LORD, who in turn would pay those doing the work—the carpenters, builders, 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, to hire stonecutters and carpenters 1 Chronicles 22:15-16 You also have many workers: stonecutters, masons, carpenters, and men skilled in every kind of work— / in gold and silver, bronze and iron—craftsmen beyond number. Now begin the work, and may the LORD be with you.” 1 Chronicles 14:1 Now Hiram king of Tyre sent envoys to David, along with cedar logs, stonemasons, and carpenters, to build a palace for him. Exodus 31:5-6 to cut gemstones for settings, and to carve wood, so that he may be a master of every craft. / Moreover, I have selected Oholiab son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan, as his assistant. I have also given skill to all the craftsmen, that they may fashion all that I have commanded you: to restore the house of the LORD, 2 Kings 12:5-6 Let every priest receive it from his constituency, and let it be used to repair any damage found in the temple.” / By the twenty-third year of the reign of Joash, however, the priests had not yet repaired the damage to the temple. 2 Chronicles 34:10-11 They put it into the hands of those supervising the work in the house of the LORD, who in turn gave it to the workmen restoring and repairing the house of the LORD. / They also gave money to the carpenters and builders to buy dressed stone, as well as timbers for couplings and beams for the buildings that the kings of Judah had allowed to deteriorate. Haggai 1:8 Go up into the hills, bring down lumber, and build the house, so that I may take pleasure in it and be glorified, says the LORD. as well as workers in iron and bronze 2 Chronicles 2:7 Send me, therefore, a craftsman skilled in engraving to work with gold and silver, with bronze and iron, and with purple, crimson, and blue yarn. He will work with my craftsmen in Judah and Jerusalem, whom my father David provided. 2 Chronicles 2:13-14 So now I am sending you Huram-abi, a skillful man endowed with creativity. / He is the son of a woman from the daughters of Dan, and his father is a man of Tyre. He is skilled in work with gold and silver, bronze and iron, stone and wood, purple, blue, and crimson yarn, and fine linen. He is experienced in every kind of engraving and can execute any design that is given him. He will work with your craftsmen and with those of my lord, your father David. 1 Kings 7:13-14 Now King Solomon sent to bring Huram from Tyre. / He was the son of a widow from the tribe of Naphtali, and his father was a man of Tyre, a craftsman in bronze. Huram had great skill, understanding, and knowledge for every kind of bronze work. So he came to King Solomon and carried out all his work. to repair the house of the LORD. 2 Kings 22:6-7 to the carpenters, builders, and masons—to buy timber and dressed stone to repair the temple. / But they need not account for the money put into their hands, since they work with integrity.” Treasury of Scripture And the king and Jehoiada gave it to such as did the work of the service of the house of the LORD, and hired masons and carpenters to repair the house of the LORD, and also such as worked iron and brass to mend the house of the LORD. gave it to such 2 Chronicles 34:9-11 And when they came to Hilkiah the high priest, they delivered the money that was brought into the house of God, which the Levites that kept the doors had gathered of the hand of Manasseh and Ephraim, and of all the remnant of Israel, and of all Judah and Benjamin; and they returned to Jerusalem… masons 1 Kings 5:15 And Solomon had threescore and ten thousand that bare burdens, and fourscore thousand hewers in the mountains; Jump to Previous Brass Bronze Carpenters Hired House Iron Jehoiada Masons Repair Restore Service Work Worked WroughtJump to Next Brass Bronze Carpenters Hired House Iron Jehoiada Masons Repair Restore Service Work Worked Wrought2 Chronicles 24 1. Joash reigns well all the days of Jehoiada4. He gives order for the repair of the temple 15. Jehoiada's death and honorable burial 17. Joash, falling into idolatry, slays Zechariah the son of Jehoiada 23. Joash is spoiled by the Syrians, and slain by Zabad and Jehozabad 27. Amaziah succeeds him Then the king and Jehoiada would give the money This phrase highlights the collaboration between King Joash and Jehoiada the priest. Joash became king at a young age, and Jehoiada served as his mentor and guide. Their partnership underscores the importance of godly leadership and stewardship in the restoration of the temple. The act of giving money reflects the commitment to use resources wisely for God's work, a principle seen throughout Scripture, such as in the building of the Tabernacle (Exodus 35:21-29). to those who supervised the labor on the house of the LORD to hire stonecutters and carpenters to restore the house of the LORD as well as workers in iron and bronze to repair the house of the LORD Persons / Places / Events 1. King JoashThe king of Judah who initiated the restoration of the temple. His reign was marked by a return to the worship of Yahweh, influenced by Jehoiada the priest. 2. Jehoiada the Priest A high priest who played a crucial role in guiding King Joash and ensuring the temple's restoration. His influence was pivotal in the spiritual and physical renewal of Judah. 3. The House of the LORD Refers to the temple in Jerusalem, which was in need of repair due to neglect and misuse during previous reigns. 4. Masons and Carpenters Skilled laborers hired to restore the temple, indicating the organized and practical approach to the restoration project. 5. Workers in Iron and Bronze Craftsmen who contributed to the repair of the temple, highlighting the comprehensive nature of the restoration work. Teaching Points The Importance of Leadership in Spiritual RenewalJoash and Jehoiada's leadership was crucial in the temple's restoration. Godly leadership can inspire and direct necessary spiritual and physical renewal. The Role of Community in God's Work The hiring of skilled workers shows that God's work often requires the collective effort of a community, each contributing their unique skills. Restoration Requires Resources and Commitment The restoration of the temple was a significant undertaking that required resources and dedication, reminding us that spiritual renewal often demands investment and perseverance. The Temple as a Symbol of God's Presence The physical restoration of the temple symbolizes the need for maintaining our spiritual lives as temples of the Holy Spirit. The Legacy of Faithful Service Jehoiada's influence on Joash underscores the lasting impact of faithful service and mentorship in the lives of others. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 24:12?2. How does 2 Chronicles 24:12 illustrate the importance of accountability in God's work? 3. What role did the Levites play in ensuring the temple's restoration was completed? 4. How can we apply the diligence shown in 2 Chronicles 24:12 to our lives? 5. What scriptural connections exist between 2 Chronicles 24:12 and New Testament teachings on stewardship? 6. How does the cooperation in 2 Chronicles 24:12 inspire teamwork in church projects today? 7. How does 2 Chronicles 24:12 reflect the importance of temple restoration in biblical history? 8. What does 2 Chronicles 24:12 reveal about the role of leadership in religious projects? 9. How does the verse demonstrate the collaboration between priests and craftsmen? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 24? 11. 2 Chronicles 29:3–5 – How plausible is it that the priests and Levites restored the temple so quickly without any record of detailed construction or supply logistics? 12. How do we reconcile the lengthy temple repair delays (2 Kings 12:6–7) with the supposed zeal of Jehoash and the priests? 13. God sent his prophet to threaten David with how many years of famine? Seven (2 Samuel 24:13) Three (I Chronicles 21:12) 14. What explains the contradictory portrayal of Jehoash's faithfulness here versus his assassination in 2 Kings 12:20, appearing to undermine his supposed righteousness? What Does 2 Chronicles 24:12 Mean The king and Jehoiada would give the moneyThe verse opens by highlighting two faithful leaders—King Joash and the godly priest Jehoiada—who hand over the temple offerings rather than hoarding them. Their partnership illustrates responsible stewardship (2 Kings 12:10-11). • The money came from freewill offerings collected “in a chest” (2 Kings 12:9), showing transparent giving. • Both civil and spiritual authority agree that God’s funds belong in His work, echoing Paul’s charge that “it is required of stewards that they be found faithful” (1 Corinthians 4:2). To those who supervised the labor on the house of the LORD Next, the money is entrusted to overseers—skilled project managers—who answer directly to the king and priest. God’s work is never haphazard; it calls for proven, accountable people (2 Kings 22:5-7). • They “supervised the labor,” reminding us that order and diligence honor the Lord (1 Chronicles 23:4-5). • Their integrity was so respected that no audit was demanded (2 Kings 12:15), demonstrating that trustworthy leadership frees others to serve. To hire stonecutters and carpenters to restore the house of the LORD The first wave of funds secures craftsmen whose hands will literally rebuild sacred space. • Stonecutters parallel the men who shaped Solomon’s temple stones (1 Kings 5:18). • Carpenters recall Bezalel-type artisans “filled with the Spirit of God, with skill” (Exodus 31:3-5). • “Restore” confirms that the temple, though damaged by Athaliah’s idolatry (2 Chronicles 24:7), could be renewed—pointing forward to every believer’s call to continual renewal (Romans 12:2). As well as workers in iron and bronze to repair the house of the LORD Additional specialists forge and fit metal for doors, hinges, and vessels. God values every trade when offered to Him. • David had earlier stockpiled “iron in abundance for nails… and bronze in abundance beyond weight” (1 Chronicles 22:14), provision now put to use. • Iron and bronze speak of strength and endurance; likewise, the church is called to be “vessels for honor, sanctified, useful to the Master” (2 Timothy 2:20-21). summary 2 Chronicles 24:12 pictures a well-ordered, God-honoring restoration project. The king and priest steward the offerings, reliable overseers manage the work, and gifted craftsmen labor with stone, wood, iron, and bronze. Every role, resource, and skill is directed toward one goal: restoring the dwelling place of the LORD. The verse reminds us that faithful giving, trustworthy leadership, and Spirit-empowered craftsmanship combine to rebuild what sin and neglect have damaged, ensuring that worship can flourish again. (12) To such as did the work of the service of the house of the Lord.--Heb., to the doer ('oseh) perhaps in a collective sense. Here, as in 1Chronicles 23:24, some MSS., and LXX., Syriac, and Vulgate, read the plural ('ose). So also the Arabic and Targum here. Those who had charge of the building, probably certain Levitical "inspectors of works," are meant. Vulg.: "Qui praeerant operibus domus." Comp. 2Kings 12:11 : "into the hand of the doers of the work, who were charged with the house of the Lord."And hired.--Rather, and they (i.e., the superintendents of works) were (from time to time) hiring masons (hewers) and carpenters. (See 1Chronicles 22:15.) To mend--i.e., to repair (2Chronicles 24:4). The chronicler has abridged here considerably. (Comp. 2Kings 12:12.) . . . Verse 12. - Gave it to such as did the work of the service; i.e. the persons responsible for the work, or "that had the oversight of it" (2 Kings 12:11). Carpenters. It is preferable to render here literally workmen or workers. Probably this clause purports that those responsible, as above, hired masons and workmen. And also such as wrought. Supply the preposition found in the Hebrew text, "to" before "such," and render again the same word (חָרָשֵׁי) literally, workers of iron and brass.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Then the kingהַמֶּ֜לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king and Jehoiada וִֽיהוֹיָדָ֗ע (wî·hō·w·yā·ḏā‘) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3077: Jehoiada -- 'the LORD knows', the name of several Israelites would give [the money] וַיִּתְּנֵ֨הוּ (way·yit·tə·nê·hū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set of those who אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to supervised עוֹשֵׂה֙ (‘ō·w·śêh) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular construct Strong's 6213: To do, make the labor עֲבוֹדַ֣ת (‘ă·ḇō·w·ḏaṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 5656: Work of any kind on the house בֵּית־ (bêṯ-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house of the LORD יְהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel to hire שֹׂכְרִים֙ (śō·ḵə·rîm) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 7936: To hire stonecutters חֹצְבִ֣ים (ḥō·ṣə·ḇîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 2672: To cut, carve, to hew, split, square, quarry, engrave and carpenters וְחָרָשִׁ֔ים (wə·ḥā·rā·šîm) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 2796: A fabricator, any material to restore לְחַדֵּ֖שׁ (lə·ḥad·dêš) Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct Strong's 2318: To be new, to rebuild the house בֵּ֣ית (bêṯ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house of the LORD יְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel and וְ֠גַם (wə·ḡam) Conjunctive waw | Conjunction Strong's 1571: Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and workers לְחָרָשֵׁ֤י (lə·ḥā·rā·šê) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 2796: A fabricator, any material in iron בַרְזֶל֙ (ḇar·zel) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1270: Iron, an iron implement and bronze וּנְחֹ֔שֶׁת (ū·nə·ḥō·šeṯ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5178: Copper, something made of that metal, coin, a fetter, base to repair לְחַזֵּ֖ק (lə·ḥaz·zêq) Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct Strong's 2388: To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer the house בֵּ֥ית (bêṯ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house of the LORD. יְהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel Links 2 Chronicles 24:12 NIV2 Chronicles 24:12 NLT 2 Chronicles 24:12 ESV 2 Chronicles 24:12 NASB 2 Chronicles 24:12 KJV 2 Chronicles 24:12 BibleApps.com 2 Chronicles 24:12 Biblia Paralela 2 Chronicles 24:12 Chinese Bible 2 Chronicles 24:12 French Bible 2 Chronicles 24:12 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Chronicles 24:12 The king and Jehoiada gave it (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) |
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