New International Version Let every priest receive the money from one of the treasurers, then use it to repair whatever damage is found in the temple.” New Living Translation Let the priests take some of that money to pay for whatever repairs are needed at the Temple.” English Standard Version let the priests take, each from his donor, and let them repair the house wherever any need of repairs is discovered.” Berean Standard Bible Let every priest receive it from his constituency, and let it be used to repair any damage found in the temple.” Berean Literal Bible let the priests take it unto themselves, each from his constituency, and they shall strengthen the breach of the house in every place where there is found a breach.” King James Bible Let the priests take it to them, every man of his acquaintance: and let them repair the breaches of the house, wheresoever any breach shall be found. New King James Version let the priests take it themselves, each from his constituency; and let them repair the damages of the temple, wherever any dilapidation is found.” New American Standard Bible The priests are to take it for themselves, each from his acquaintance; and they shall repair damage to the house wherever any damage is found.” NASB 1995 let the priests take it for themselves, each from his acquaintance; and they shall repair the damages of the house wherever any damage may be found.” NASB 1977 let the priests take it for themselves, each from his acquaintance; and they shall repair the damages of the house wherever any damage may be found. Legacy Standard Bible let the priests take it for themselves, each from his acquaintance; and they shall repair the damages of the house wherever any damage may be found.” Amplified Bible let the priests receive such contributions for themselves, each from his acquaintance; and they shall repair any breach in the house of the LORD, wherever a breach is found.” Berean Annotated Bible Let every priest receive it from his constituency, and let it be used to repair any damage found in the temple. Christian Standard Bible each priest is to take it from his assessor and repair whatever damage is found in the temple.” Holman Christian Standard Bible each priest is to take from his assessor and repair whatever damage to the temple is found.” American Standard Version let the priests take it to them, every man from his acquaintance; and they shall repair the breaches of the house, wheresoever any breach shall be found. Contemporary English Version and use it to repair the temple whenever you see the need." English Revised Version let the priests take it to them, every man from his acquaintance: and they shall repair the breaches of the house, wheresoever any breach shall be found. GOD'S WORD® Translation Each of the priests should receive it from the donors and use it to make repairs on the temple where they are needed." Good News Translation Each priest was to be responsible for the money brought by those he served, and the money was to be used to repair the Temple, as needed. International Standard Version "Let the priests get support for themselves from their own donors, and let them repair the Temple wherever a leak in need of repair is discovered." NET Bible The priests should receive the silver they need from the treasurers and repair any damage to the temple they discover." New Heart English Bible let the priests take it to them, every man from his acquaintance; and they shall repair the breaches of the house, wherever any breach shall be found." Webster's Bible Translation Let the priests take it to them, every man of his acquaintance: and let them repair the breaches of the house, wherever any breach shall be found. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleLet every priest receive it from his constituency, and let it be used to repair any damage found in the temple.” World English Bible let the priests take it to them, each man from his donor; and they shall repair the damage to the house, wherever any damage is found.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionthe priests take to themselves, each from his acquaintance, and they strengthen the breach of the house in all [places] there where a breach is found.” Berean Literal Bible let the priests take it unto themselves, each from his constituency, and they shall strengthen the breach of the house in every place where there is found a breach.” Young's Literal Translation do the priests take to them, each from his acquaintance, and they strengthen the breach of the house, in all places where there is found a breach.' Smith's Literal Translation The priests shall take to themselves a man from his selling; and they shall make firm the breach of the house to all which a breach shall be found there. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleLet the priests take it according to their order, and repair the house, wheresoever they shall see any thing that wanteth repairing. Catholic Public Domain Version let the priests, according to their ranks, take and use it in order to repair the surfaces of the house, wherever they see anything in need of repair.” New American Bible the priests may take for themselves, each from his own vendor. However, they must make whatever repairs on the temple may prove necessary.” New Revised Standard Version let the priests receive from each of the donors; and let them repair the house wherever any need of repairs is discovered.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleLet the priests receive it, every man from him who has decided to give; and let them spend it for the repairing of the house, wherever a breach to be repaired shall be found in it. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The Priests shall take for themselves, each man, from whatever is decided, and they shall be bringing for the repair of the house wherever repairing is possible in it. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917let the priests take it to them, every man from him that bestoweth it upon him; and they shall repair the breaches of the house, wheresoever any breach shall be found.' Brenton Septuagint Translation let the priests take it to themselves, every man from the proceeds of his sale: and they shall repair the breaches of the house in all places wheresoever a breach shall be found. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Joash Repairs the Temple…4Then Joash said to the priests, “Collect all the money brought as sacred gifts into the house of the LORD—the census money, the money from vows, and the money brought voluntarily into the house of the LORD. 5Let every priest receive it from his constituency, and let it be used to repair any damage found in the temple.” 6By the twenty-third year of the reign of Joash, however, the priests had not yet repaired the damage to the temple.… Cross References Let every priest receive it from his constituency, 2 Chronicles 24:5-6 So he gathered the priests and Levites and said, “Go out to the cities of Judah and collect the money due annually from all Israel, to repair the house of your God. Do it quickly.” The Levites, however, did not make haste. / So the king called Jehoiada the high priest and said, “Why have you not required the Levites to bring from Judah and Jerusalem the tax imposed by Moses the servant of the LORD and by the assembly of Israel for the Tent of the Testimony?” 2 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 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. and let it be used to repair any damage found in the temple.” 2 Kings 22:5-6 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— / to the carpenters, builders, and masons—to buy timber and dressed stone to repair the temple. 2 Chronicles 24:12-13 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. / So 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. 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. 2 Chronicles 24:4-14 Some time later, Joash set his heart on repairing the house of the LORD. / So he gathered the priests and Levites and said, “Go out to the cities of Judah and collect the money due annually from all Israel, to repair the house of your God. Do it quickly.” The Levites, however, did not make haste. / So 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?” … Exodus 25:2 “Tell the Israelites to bring Me an offering. You are to receive My offering from every man whose heart compels him. 1 Kings 6:12-13 “As for this temple you are building, if you walk in My statutes, carry out My ordinances, and keep all My commandments by walking in them, I will fulfill through you the promise I made to your father David. / And I will dwell among the Israelites and will not abandon My people Israel.” 1 Kings 8:27-30 But will God indeed dwell upon the earth? The heavens, even the highest heavens, cannot contain You, much less this temple I have built. / Yet regard the prayer and plea of Your servant, O LORD my God, so that You may hear the cry and the prayer that Your servant is praying before You today. / May Your eyes be open toward this temple night and day, toward the place of which You said, ‘My Name shall be there,’ so that You may hear the prayer that Your servant prays toward this place. … 2 Kings 22:3-7 Now in the eighteenth year of his reign, King Josiah sent the scribe, Shaphan son of Azaliah, the son of Meshullam, to the house of the LORD, saying, / “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. / 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— … Nehemiah 10:32-39 We also place ourselves under the obligation to contribute a third of a shekel yearly for the service of the house of our God: / for the showbread, for the regular grain offerings and burnt offerings, for the Sabbath offerings, for the New Moons and appointed feasts, for the holy offerings, for the sin offerings to make atonement for Israel, and for all the duties of the house of our God. / We have cast lots among the priests, Levites, and people for the donation of wood by our families at the appointed times each year. They are to bring it to the house of our God to burn on the altar of the LORD our God, as it is written in the Law. … Malachi 3:8-10 Will a man rob God? Yet you are robbing Me! But you ask, ‘How do we rob You?’ In tithes and offerings. / You are cursed with a curse, yet you—the whole nation—are still robbing Me. / Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in My house. Test Me in this,” says the LORD of Hosts. “See if I will not open the windows of heaven and pour out for you blessing without measure. Matthew 21:12-13 Then Jesus entered the temple courts and drove out all who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the seats of those selling doves. / And He declared to them, “It is written: ‘My house will be called a house of prayer.’ But you are making it ‘a den of robbers.’” Mark 11:15-17 When they arrived in Jerusalem, Jesus entered the temple courts and began to drive out those who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the seats of those selling doves. / And He would not allow anyone to carry merchandise through the temple courts. / Then Jesus began to teach them, and He declared, “Is it not written: ‘My house will be called a house of prayer for all the nations’? But you have made it ‘a den of robbers.’” Luke 19:45-46 Then Jesus entered the temple courts and began to drive out those who were selling there. / He declared to them, “It is written: ‘My house will be a house of prayer.’ But you have made it ‘a den of robbers.’” Treasury of Scripture Let the priests take it to them, every man of his acquaintance: and let them repair the breaches of the house, wherever any breach shall be found. Let the priests 2 Chronicles 24:5 And he gathered together the priests and the Levites, and said to them, Go out unto the cities of Judah, and gather of all Israel money to repair the house of your God from year to year, and see that ye hasten the matter. Howbeit the Levites hastened it not. let them repair 2 Kings 12:12 And to masons, and hewers of stone, and to buy timber and hewed stone to repair the breaches of the house of the LORD, and for all that was laid out for the house to repair it. 2 Kings 22:5,6 And let them deliver it into the hand of the doers of the work, that have the oversight of the house of the LORD: and let them give it to the doers of the work which is in the house of the LORD, to repair the breaches of the house, … 1 Kings 11:27 And this was the cause that he lifted up his hand against the king: Solomon built Millo, and repaired the breaches of the city of David his father. Jump to Previous Acquaintance Breach Breaches Damage Damaged Damages Discovered Found Friends Good House Money Need Neighbours Places Priest Priests Receive Repair Repairs Strengthen Themselves Treasurers Used Whatever Wheresoever WhereverJump to Next Acquaintance Breach Breaches Damage Damaged Damages Discovered Found Friends Good House Money Need Neighbours Places Priest Priests Receive Repair Repairs Strengthen Themselves Treasurers Used Whatever Wheresoever Wherever2 Kings 12 1. Jehoash reigns well all the days of Jehoiada4. He gives order for the repair of the temple 17. Hazael is diverted from Jerusalem by a present of the hallowed treasures 19. Jehoash being slain, Amaziah succeeds him Let every priest receive it from his constituency, Joash directed the priests to gather contributions from the people connected with their ministry. The funds came from offerings and dedicated gifts given for the Lord’s house, placing responsibility for the work within the established priestly system. 2Ch 24:5-6 So he gathered the priests and Levites and said,… and let it be used to repair any damage found in the temple.” Solomon’s temple had suffered neglect during earlier reigns, particularly under Athaliah’s influence and the promotion of Baal worship. Joash intended that the money be devoted to restoring the building so that Israel’s worship of the Lord could again be conducted in the house He had chosen. 2Ki 22:5-6 And let them deliver it into the hands of the supervisors… Persons / Places / Events 1. Joash (Jehoash)The king of Judah who initiated the repair of the temple. He was concerned with the proper worship of God and the maintenance of the temple. 2. Priests The religious leaders responsible for collecting funds and overseeing the repair work of the temple. They were expected to be stewards of the resources given for God's work. 3. Temple of the LORD The central place of worship in Jerusalem, which had fallen into disrepair. It symbolized the presence of God among His people and the importance of maintaining a place dedicated to His worship. 4. Constituency The people from whom the priests were to collect funds. This term indicates the communal responsibility in supporting the temple's upkeep. 5. Repair of the Temple The event of restoring the temple to its former glory, reflecting the spiritual renewal and dedication to God’s service. Teaching Points Stewardship of ResourcesGod calls His people to be responsible stewards of the resources He provides, ensuring they are used for His glory and purposes. Community Responsibility The repair of the temple was a communal effort, reminding us that maintaining the house of God is a shared responsibility among believers. Spiritual Renewal Physical repairs of the temple symbolize the need for spiritual renewal and dedication to God’s service in our lives. Leadership and Accountability Leaders, like the priests, are accountable for the resources entrusted to them and must act with integrity and diligence. Prioritizing Worship The emphasis on repairing the temple underscores the priority of worship in the life of God’s people, calling us to prioritize our relationship with Him. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Kings 12:5?2. How does 2 Kings 12:5 emphasize the importance of maintaining God's house today? 3. What can we learn about stewardship from the priests' role in 2 Kings 12:5? 4. How does 2 Kings 12:5 connect to New Testament teachings on church responsibility? 5. In what ways can we prioritize God's work as seen in 2 Kings 12:5? 6. How can we apply the principle of accountability from 2 Kings 12:5 in our lives? 7. What does 2 Kings 12:5 reveal about the priorities of religious leaders in ancient Israel? 8. How does 2 Kings 12:5 reflect the importance of temple maintenance in biblical times? 9. Why was the collection of funds for temple repairs necessary according to 2 Kings 12:5? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Kings 12? (5) Every man of his acquaintance.--See 2Chronicles 24:5. From that passage it is evident that the chronicler understood that the priests were required to collect such moneys, each in his own city and district, year by year. Our text, taken alone, would seem to imply that persons going to the Temple to have the value of vows estimated, or to make free-will offerings, resorted to the priests whom they knew. (The word rendered "acquaintance" only occurs in this account.) The breaches of the house.--The dilapidations of the Temple were serious, not because of its age--it had only stood about 130 years--but owing to the wanton attacks of Athaliah and her sons (comp. 2Chronicles 24:7), who had, moreover, diverted the revenues of the sanctuary to the support of the Baalworship. Verse 5. - Let the priests take it to them, every man of his acquaintance. The money was to be gathered of "all Israel," out of all "the cities of Judah" (2 Chronicles 24:5). The priests of each locality were to be the collectors, and would therefore gather "of their acquaintance." As we cannot suppose that very much would accrue from either the first or second source, since a census was rarely taken, and personal vows were not very common, we must regard the command of Joash as, in the main, the authorization of a general collection throughout the kingdom of voluntary contributions towards the temple repairs, and so as analogous to the "letters" which our own sovereigns, or archbishops, issue from time to time for collections in churches for special objects. And let them repair the breaches of the house, wheresoever any breach shall be found. The "breaches," or dilapidations, may have been caused, partly by the neglect of necessary repairs during the reigns of Jehoram, Ahaziah, and Athaliah; but they were mainly the result of the willful violence of Athaliah (2 Chronicles 24:7). Apparently, the damage done must have been very great. 2 Kings 12:5 charges every priest to collect offerings from his own people and channel all of it into fixing every bit of damage in God’s house. The verse blends pastoral responsibility, congregational participation, financial integrity, and reverence for the place where God meets His people. Together these themes call believers in every age to give faithfully, manage honestly, and prize the glory of God above personal comfort.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Let everyאִ֖ישׁ (’îš) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person priest הַכֹּ֣הֲנִ֔ים (hak·kō·hă·nîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3548: Priest receive [it] יִקְח֤וּ (yiq·ḥū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 3947: To take from his constituency, מַכָּר֑וֹ (mak·kā·rōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 4378: Acquaintance, friend and let it be used וְהֵ֗ם (wə·hêm) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - third person masculine plural Strong's 1992: They to repair יְחַזְּקוּ֙ (yə·ḥaz·zə·qū) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 2388: To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer any damage בֶּ֣דֶק (be·ḏeq) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 919: A fissure, rent, breach found יִמָּצֵ֥א (yim·mā·ṣê) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 4672: To come forth to, appear, exist, to attain, find, acquire, to occur, meet, be present in the temple.” הַבַּ֔יִת (hab·ba·yiṯ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1004: A house Additonal Resources 2 Kings 12:5 Blue Letter Bible2 Kings 12:5 Bible Gateway 2 Kings 12:5 Bible.com 2 Kings 12:5 NIV |



