John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Kings 12:14
But they gave that to the workmen, and repaired therewith the house of the Lord. They took care that the workmen should first be paid for the repairs of the temple. read more
2 Kings 12:14 Niv
John Gill
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 12:1-21
THE REIGN OF JOASH . THE REPAIR OF THE TEMPLE . WAR OF JOASH WITH HAZAEL , AND HIS DEATH BY A CONSPIRACY . read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 12:1-21
The history of Joash. "In the seventh year," etc. The whole story of Joash is soon told. He was a son of Ahaziah, and the only one of his children who escaped the murderous policy of Athaliah. "It would seem that this child, whom the pity and affection of a pious aunt (Jehosheba) had preserved, was the only surviving male representative of the line of Solomon. Jehoram, his grandfather, who married Athaliah, in order to strengthen his position on the throne, slew all his brethren, and all his... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 12:4-15
Church restoration a good work , acceptable to God . David's desire to build God a house is often mentioned to his honor ( 2 Samuel 7:2 ; 1 Chronicles 17:1 , 1 Chronicles 17:2 ; 2 Chronicles 6:7 ; Acts 7:46 ). Solomon's reputation for piety and zeal rests mainly upon the pains which he took to erect for God's worship a noble and suitable edifice (Wis. 9:8; Ecclesiasticus 47:13; Acts 7:47 ). The "repairing of the house of God" ( 2 Chronicles 24:27 ) by Joash obtained him his... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 12:4-16
The repair of the temple . It is rather surprising that the temple had not been thoroughly repaired by Jehoiada during the long minority of Joash, when he must practically have had the sole management of affairs. Probably he did repair the worst of the damage done by Athaliah's orders ( 2 Chronicles 24:7 ), which may have been very considerable, but neglected the restoration of such portions of the edifice as appeared to him of secondary importance, as the walls of the courts and the... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 12:4-16
The repairing of the temple under Joash: a missionary sermon. I. THIS WORK HAD ITS ORIGIN IN THE KING 'S COMMAND . Kings get a great many hard knocks nowadays. But kings have not been all bad. Considering the fierce light which beats upon a throne, and the special temptations to which they are exposed, perhaps the character of kings will bear investigation as well as the character of many of their critics. If in Jewish history we find a Jeroboam and an Ahab, we also find... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 12:7-16
The temple repairs-a good purpose accomplished. When so many years had elapsed without anything being done, Joash called the priests to account, and ordered them to take no more of the money of the people for themselves, but to repair the breaches of the house. A new start was made, and this time success was attained. We may ascribe the success to— I. PRUDENT ARRANGEMENTS . Wise, business-like arrangements have much to do with the success of any undertaking. Those now entered into... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 12:14
But they gave that — i.e; the whole money contributed— to the workmen —equivalent to "the carpenters, builders, masons, hewers of stone," etc; mentioned in 2 Kings 12:11 , 2 Kings 12:12 — and repaired therewith the house of the Lord ; i.e. expended the money on the repairs. read more
Joseph Benson
Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Kings 12:14-15
2 Kings 12:14-15. But they gave that to the workmen All the money collected was employed to pay the masons, carpenters, and such like workmen, for repairing the temple alone, till the work was finished; and then the overseers gave an account of what money remained in their hands, which was expended in purchasing such vessels as are before mentioned, for the service of the temple, 2 Chronicles 24:14. Moreover, they reckoned not with the men They were so confident of the honesty of the... read more
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Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Kings 12:4-16
We have here an account of the repairing of the temple in the reign of Joash. I. It seems, the temple had gone out of repair. Though Solomon built it very strong, of the best materials and in the best manner, yet in time it went to decay, and there were breaches found in it (2 Kgs. 12:5), in the roofs, or walls, or floors, the ceiling, or wainscoting, or windows, or the partitions of the courts. Even temples themselves are the worse for the wearing; but the heavenly temple will never wax old.... read more