2 Reis 12:11 NVIPT

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Kings 12:1-21

True worship restored in Judah (12:1-21)Under the influence of Jehoiada, Joash encouraged the worship of Yahweh (12:1-3). But his project for repairing the temple (damaged by Athaliah and her followers; 2 Chronicles 24:7) was hindered by the priests. They lacked enthusiasm and were inefficient, and possibly dishonest, in handling the finances (4-8). Joash therefore separated the funds for the priests’ personal use from the funds for the temple repairs, and placed the latter under the... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Kings 12:11

being told = being weighed or balanced. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Kings 12:11

11, 12. they gave the money, being told, into the hands of them that did the work—The king sent his secretary along with an agent of the high priest to count the money in the chest from time to time ( :-), and deliver the amount to the overseers of the building, who paid the workmen and purchased all necessary materials. The custom of putting sums of certain amount in bags, which are labelled and sealed by a proper officer, is a common way of using the currency in Turkey and other Eastern... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Kings 12:4-16

Jehoash’s restoration of the temple 12:4-16This was the first such project the writer recorded in Kings. Later, Hezekiah and Josiah also repaired the temple. Until now, temple expenses came out of the royal treasury, but Jehoash moved this obligation into the private sector. [Note: Jones, 2:490.] Jehoash’s original plan was to use part of the money that the people contributed for the maintenance of the priesthood to pay for the restoration (cf. Exodus 30:11-16; Leviticus 27; Numbers 30).... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Kings 12:1-21

Joash repairs the Temple2. All his days] According to 2 Chronicles 24:17.; Joash took to evil courses after the death of Jehoiada. 3. The high places, etc.] The worship at the ’high places’ was first abolished by Hezekiah, and then, after its renewal by Manasseh, by Josiah.4. The money.. is set at] RV ’the money of the persons for whom each man is rated.’ The money devoted to the repair of the Temple was that received for (a) the supply of vessels dedicated to the Temple services; (b) the... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 2 Kings 12:4-16

(4-16) The restoration of the Temple. read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 2 Kings 12:11

(11) They gave.—Rather, And they used to give, i.e., every time they had emptied the chest.Being told.—Rather, which was weighed.Them that did the work.—Not the actual workmen, but, as is immediately explained, “those who had the oversight of the house,” or were charged with the superintendence of the work.That wrought.—Literally, who were making. read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - 2 Kings 12:1-21

ATHALLAH(B.C. 842-836)JOASH BEN AHAZIAH OF JUDAH(B.C. 836-796)2 Kings 11:1-21; 2 Kings 12:1-21"Par cette fin terrible, et due a ses forfaits, Apprenez, Roi des Juifs, et n’oubliez jamais, Que les rois dans le ciel ont un juge severe, L’innocence un vengeur, et les orphelins un pere!"- RACINE, "Athalie.""Regardless of the sweeping whirlwind’s sway, That, hushed in grim repose, expects its evening prey."- GRAY.BEFORE we follow the destinies of the House of Jehu we must revert to Judah, and watch... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - 2 Kings 12:1-21

4. Jehoash, the Temple Repaired, and the Death of Jehoash CHAPTER 12 1. Jehoash’s (Joash) Reign (2 Kings 12:1-3 ; 2 Chronicles 24:2 ) 2. The Failure of the Priests (2 Kings 12:4-8 ; 2 Chronicles 24:4-5 ) 3. The Temple Repaired (2 Kings 12:9-16 ; 2 Chronicles 24:8-14 ) 4. Hazael and Jehoash (2 Kings 12:17-18 ) 5. The Death of Joash (2 Kings 12:19-21 ; 2 Chronicles 24:25-27 ) Great things had the Lord done both in Israel and in Judah. As we have seen there were numerous divine... read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - 2 Kings 12:11

12:11 And they gave the money, being told, into the hands of them {g} that did the work, that had the oversight of the house of the LORD: and they laid it out to the carpenters and builders, that wrought upon the house of the LORD,(g) For the king had appointed others who were fit for that purpose, 2 Kings 22:5. read more