1 Kings 15:15
New International Version
He brought into the temple of the LORD the silver and gold and the articles that he and his father had dedicated.

New Living Translation
He brought into the Temple of the LORD the silver and gold and the various items that he and his father had dedicated.

English Standard Version
And he brought into the house of the LORD the sacred gifts of his father and his own sacred gifts, silver, and gold, and vessels.

Berean Standard Bible
And he brought into the house of the LORD the silver and gold and the articles that he and his father had dedicated.

King James Bible
And he brought in the things which his father had dedicated, and the things which himself had dedicated, into the house of the LORD, silver, and gold, and vessels.

New King James Version
He also brought into the house of the LORD the things which his father had dedicated, and the things which he himself had dedicated: silver and gold and utensils.

New American Standard Bible
And he brought into the house of the LORD the holy gifts of his father and his own holy gifts: silver, gold, and valuable utensils.

NASB 1995
He brought into the house of the LORD the dedicated things of his father and his own dedicated things: silver and gold and utensils.

NASB 1977
And he brought into the house of the LORD the dedicated things of his father and his own dedicated things: silver and gold and utensils.

Legacy Standard Bible
And he brought into the house of Yahweh the holy things of his father and his own holy things: silver and gold and utensils.

Amplified Bible
He brought the things which his father had dedicated and the things which he had dedicated into the house of the LORD—silver, gold, and utensils and accessories.

Christian Standard Bible
He brought his father’s consecrated gifts and his own consecrated gifts into the LORD’s temple: silver, gold, and utensils.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He brought his father’s consecrated gifts and his own consecrated gifts into the LORD’s temple: silver, gold, and utensils.

American Standard Version
And he brought into the house of Jehovah the things that his father had dedicated, and the things that himself had dedicated, silver, and gold, and vessels.

Contemporary English Version
He placed in the temple all the silver and gold objects that he and his father had dedicated to the LORD.

English Revised Version
And he brought into the house of the LORD the things that his father had dedicated, and the things that himself had dedicated, silver, and gold, and vessels.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
He brought into the LORD's temple the silver, the gold, and the utensils he and his father had set apart as holy.

Good News Translation
He placed in the Temple all the objects his father had dedicated to God, as well as the gold and silver objects that he himself dedicated.

International Standard Version
Asa brought into the LORD's Temple the things that his father had dedicated, as well as his own dedicated gifts such as silver, gold, and temple service implements.

Majority Standard Bible
And he brought into the house of the LORD the silver and gold and the articles that he and his father had dedicated.

NET Bible
He brought the holy items that he and his father had made into the LORD's temple, including the silver, gold, and other articles.

New Heart English Bible
He brought into the house of the LORD the things that his father had dedicated, and the things that himself had dedicated, silver, and gold, and vessels.

Webster's Bible Translation
And he brought the things which his father had dedicated, and the things which himself had dedicated, into the house of the LORD, silver, and gold, and vessels.

World English Bible
He brought into Yahweh’s house the things that his father had dedicated, and the things that he himself had dedicated: silver, gold, and utensils.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and he brings in the sanctified things of his father, and his own sanctified things, to the house of YHWH: silver, and gold, and vessels.

Young's Literal Translation
and he bringeth in the sanctified things of his father, and his own sanctified things, to the house of Jehovah, silver, and gold, and vessels.

Smith's Literal Translation
And he will bring in the holy things of his fathers, and his holy things to the house of Jehovah, silver and gold and vessels.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And he brought in the things which his father had dedicated, and he had vowed, into the house of the Lord, silver and gold, and vessels.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And he brought the things that his father had sanctified and vowed back to the house of the Lord: the silver, and the gold, and the vessels.

New American Bible
He brought into the house of the LORD his father’s and his own votive offerings of silver and gold and various vessels.

New Revised Standard Version
He brought into the house of the LORD the votive gifts of his father and his own votive gifts—silver, gold, and utensils.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And he brought the things which his fathers had dedicated and the things which he himself had dedicated into the house of the LORD, silver and gold and vessels.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And he brought the holy things of his fathers and his holy things to the house of LORD JEHOVAH, silver and gold and garments.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And he brought into the house of the LORD the things that his father had hallowed, and the things that himself had hallowed, silver, and gold, and vessels.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And he brought in the pillars of his father, he even brought in his gold and silver pillars into the house of the Lord, and his vessels.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Asa Reigns in Judah
14The high places were not removed, but Asa’s heart was fully devoted to the LORD all his days. 15And he brought into the house of the LORD the silver and gold and other articles that he and his father had dedicated.

Cross References
2 Chronicles 15:18
And he brought into the house of God the silver and gold and the articles that he and his father had dedicated.

1 Kings 8:4
and they brought up the ark of the LORD and the Tent of Meeting with all its sacred furnishings. So the priests and Levites carried them up.

2 Chronicles 5:5
and they brought up the ark and the Tent of Meeting with all its sacred furnishings. The Levitical priests carried them up.

1 Kings 7:51
So all the work that King Solomon had performed for the house of the LORD was completed. Then Solomon brought in the items his father David had dedicated—the silver, the gold, and the furnishings—and he placed them in the treasuries of the house of the LORD.

2 Chronicles 24:7
For the sons of that wicked woman Athaliah had broken into the house of God and had even used the sacred objects of the house of the LORD for the Baals.

2 Kings 12:18
So King Joash of Judah took all the sacred objects dedicated by his fathers—Jehoshaphat, Jehoram, and Ahaziah, the kings of Judah—along with his own consecrated items and all the gold found in the treasuries of the house of the LORD and the royal palace, and he sent them to Hazael king of Aram. So Hazael withdrew from Jerusalem.

2 Kings 16:8
Ahaz also took the silver and gold found in the house of the LORD and in the treasuries of the king’s palace, and he sent it as a gift to the king of Assyria.

2 Kings 18:15-16
Hezekiah gave him all the silver that was found in the house of the LORD and in the treasuries of the royal palace. / At that time Hezekiah stripped the gold with which he had plated the doors and doorposts of the temple of the LORD, and he gave it to the king of Assyria.

2 Chronicles 29:3
In the first month of the first year of his reign, Hezekiah opened and repaired the doors of the house of the LORD.

2 Chronicles 31:12
And they faithfully brought in the contributions, tithes, and dedicated gifts. Conaniah the Levite was the officer in charge of them, and his brother Shimei was second.

2 Chronicles 35:3
To the Levites who taught all Israel and were holy to the LORD, Josiah said: “Put the holy ark in the temple built by Solomon son of David king of Israel. It is not to be carried around on your shoulders. Now serve the LORD your God and His people Israel.

Matthew 6:19-21
Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. / But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. / For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

Matthew 12:6
But I tell you that One greater than the temple is here.

Matthew 23:16-17
Woe to you, blind guides! You say, ‘If anyone swears by the temple, it means nothing; but if anyone swears by the gold of the temple, he is bound by his oath.’ / You blind fools! Which is greater: the gold, or the temple that makes it sacred?

Mark 12:41-44
As Jesus was sitting opposite the treasury, He watched the crowd putting money into it. And many rich people put in large amounts. / Then one poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which amounted to a small fraction of a denarius. / Jesus called His disciples to Him and said, “Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put more than all the others into the treasury. ...


Treasury of Scripture

And he brought in the things which his father had dedicated, and the things which himself had dedicated, into the house of the LORD, silver, and gold, and vessels.

he brought

1 Kings 7:51
So was ended all the work that king Solomon made for the house of the LORD. And Solomon brought in the things which David his father had dedicated; even the silver, and the gold, and the vessels, did he put among the treasures of the house of the LORD.

1 Chronicles 26:26-28
Which Shelomith and his brethren were over all the treasures of the dedicated things, which David the king, and the chief fathers, the captains over thousands and hundreds, and the captains of the host, had dedicated…

2 Chronicles 14:13
And Asa and the people that were with him pursued them unto Gerar: and the Ethiopians were overthrown, that they could not recover themselves; for they were destroyed before the LORD, and before his host; and they carried away very much spoil.

things [heb] holy

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1 Kings 15
1. Abijam's wicked reign
7. Asa succeeds him
9. Asa's good reign
16. The war between Baasha and him causes him to make a league with Ben-Hadad
23. Jehoshaphat succeeds Asa
25. Nadab's wicked reign
27. Baasha conspiring against him, executes Ahijah's prophecy
31. Nadab's acts and death
33. Baasha's wicked reign














He brought into the house of the LORD
This phrase signifies a deliberate act of devotion and reverence. The "house of the LORD" refers to the temple in Jerusalem, a central place of worship for the Israelites. The act of bringing items into the temple underscores a commitment to honoring God. Historically, the temple was not just a religious center but also a symbol of national identity and unity for Israel. The Hebrew root for "brought" (בּוֹא, bo) implies an intentional action, suggesting that this was a conscious decision to restore or enhance the worship of Yahweh.

the silver and gold
Silver and gold were precious metals often used in the construction and adornment of the temple, as well as in offerings. These metals symbolize wealth, purity, and value. In the ancient Near Eastern context, dedicating such valuable items to a deity was a common practice, reflecting the worshiper's devotion and acknowledgment of the deity's sovereignty. The act of dedicating silver and gold to the temple indicates a prioritization of spiritual wealth over material wealth, aligning with the biblical principle of storing treasures in heaven (Matthew 6:20).

and other articles
This phrase suggests that the dedication was not limited to silver and gold but included various other items of significance. These could have been vessels, utensils, or other objects used in temple rituals. The inclusion of "other articles" highlights the comprehensive nature of the dedication, indicating a holistic approach to worship and service to God. It reflects a heart fully committed to the Lord, willing to give not just wealth but all that is valuable.

that he and his father had dedicated
This phrase emphasizes continuity and legacy in worship. The dedication of items by both the individual and his father suggests a generational commitment to honoring God. It reflects the biblical principle of passing down faith and devotion from one generation to the next, as seen in Deuteronomy 6:6-7. The Hebrew root for "dedicated" (קָדַשׁ, qadash) means to set apart as holy, indicating that these items were consecrated for divine purposes. This act of dedication serves as a reminder of the importance of family heritage in faith and the impact of parental influence on spiritual practices.

(15) Which his father had dedicated.--These seem to be the spoils of his own victory over the Egyptian army and Abijah's victory over Jeroboam. They replenished for a time the treasury, swept bare in the reign of Rehoboam by the host of Shishak.

Verse 15. - And he brought in the things which his gather had dedicated [Heb. the holy things of his father. These were probably the spoils Abijah had taken in his war with Jeroboam (2 Chronicles 13:18)], and the things which himself had dedicated [These were probably the spoils of the Ethiopians (2 Chronicles 14:15; cf. 15:11)], into [the Hebrew omits this word. Keil says that "house" is an accusative governed by "brought"], the house of the Lord, silver and gold, and vessels.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And he brought
וַיָּבֵא֙ (way·yā·ḇê)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go

into 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

the silver
כֶּ֥סֶף (ke·sep̄)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3701: Silver, money

and gold
וְזָהָ֖ב (wə·zā·hāḇ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2091: Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky

and other articles
וְכֵלִֽים׃ (wə·ḵê·lîm)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 3627: Something prepared, any apparatus

that he
וְקָדְשֵׁ֖י (wə·qā·ḏə·šê)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 6944: A sacred place, thing, sanctity

and his father
אָבִ֔יו (’ā·ḇîw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1: Father

had dedicated.
קָדְשֵׁ֣י (qā·ḏə·šê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 6944: A sacred place, thing, sanctity


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