Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version They also gave money to the carpenters and builders to purchase dressed stone, and timber for joists and beams for the buildings that the kings of Judah had allowed to fall into ruin. New Living Translation They hired carpenters and builders, who purchased finished stone for the walls and timber for the rafters and beams. They restored what earlier kings of Judah had allowed to fall into ruin. English Standard Version They gave it to the carpenters and the builders to buy quarried stone, and timber for binders and beams for the buildings that the kings of Judah had let go to ruin. Berean Standard Bible 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. Berean Literal Bible And they gave it to the craftsmen and the builders to buy hewn stones, and timbers for couplings and for beams to the houses that the kings of Judah had destroyed. King James Bible Even to the artificers and builders gave they it, to buy hewn stone, and timber for couplings, and to floor the houses which the kings of Judah had destroyed. New King James Version They gave it to the craftsmen and builders to buy hewn stone and timber for beams, and to floor the houses which the kings of Judah had destroyed. New American Standard Bible They in turn gave it to the carpenters and the builders to buy quarried stone and timber for couplings, and to make beams for the houses which the kings of Judah had let go to ruin. NASB 1995 They in turn gave it to the carpenters and to the builders to buy quarried stone and timber for couplings and to make beams for the houses which the kings of Judah had let go to ruin. NASB 1977 They in turn gave it to the carpenters and to the builders to buy quarried stone and timber for couplings and to make beams for the houses which the kings of Judah had let go to ruin. Legacy Standard Bible They in turn gave it to the craftsmen and to the builders to buy hewn stone and timber for clamps and to make beams for the houses which the kings of Judah had let go to ruin. Amplified Bible They in turn gave it to the carpenters and builders to buy quarried stone and timber for couplings (trusses, braces) and to make beams for the houses which the kings of Judah had let go to ruin. Berean Annotated Bible 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 (praised) had allowed to deteriorate. Christian Standard Bible they gave it to the carpenters and builders and also used it to buy quarried stone and timbers—for joining and making beams—for the buildings that Judah’s kings had destroyed. Holman Christian Standard Bible they gave it to the carpenters and builders and also used it to buy quarried stone and timbers—for joining and making beams—for the buildings that Judah’s kings had destroyed. American Standard Version even to the carpenters and to the builders gave they it, to buy hewn stone, and timber for couplings, and to make beams for the houses which the kings of Judah had destroyed. Contemporary English Version and they gave the rest of it to the carpenters and builders, who used it to buy the stone and wood they needed to repair the other buildings that Judah's kings had not taken care of. English Revised Version even to the carpenters and to the builders gave they it, to buy hewn stone, and timber for couplings, and to make beams for the houses which the kings of Judah had destroyed. GOD'S WORD® Translation (These workers included carpenters and builders.) They were to buy quarried stones and wood for the fittings and beams of the buildings that the kings of Judah had allowed to become run-down. Good News Translation the carpenters and the builders to buy the stones and the timber used to repair the buildings that the kings of Judah had allowed to decay. International Standard Version They, in turn, paid the carpenters and builders to purchase quarried stone and timber for binders and beams for the buildings that previous kings of Judah had let deteriorate. NET Bible They gave money to the craftsmen and builders to buy chiseled stone and wood for the braces and rafters of the buildings that the kings of Judah had allowed to fall into disrepair. New Heart English Bible even to the carpenters and to the builders gave they it, to buy cut stone, and timber for couplings, and to make beams for the houses which the kings of Judah had destroyed. Webster's Bible Translation Even to the artificers and builders they gave it, to buy hewn stone, and timber for couplings, and to floor the houses which the kings of Judah had destroyed. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThey 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. World English Bible They gave it to the carpenters and to the builders to buy cut stone and timber for couplings, and to make beams for the houses which the kings of Judah had destroyed. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand they give [it] to craftsmen and to builders to buy hewn stones, and wood for couplings and for beams [for] the houses that the kings of Judah had destroyed. Berean Literal Bible And they gave it to the craftsmen and the builders to buy hewn stones, and timbers for couplings and for beams to the houses that the kings of Judah had destroyed. Young's Literal Translation and they give it to artificers, and to builders, to buy hewn stones, and wood for couplings and for beams to the houses that the kings of Judah had destroyed. Smith's Literal Translation And they will give to the artificers and to the builders to buy stones and woods for junctions, and to frame the houses which the kings of Judah destroyed. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut they gave it to the artificers, and to the masons, to buy stones out of the quarries, and timber for the couplings of the building, and to rafter the houses, which the kings of Juda had destroyed. Catholic Public Domain Version And they gave it to the artisans and the stoneworkers, so that they might buy stones from the quarries, and wood for the joints of the building and for the upper floors the houses, which the kings of Judah had destroyed. New American Bible They also gave it to the carpenters and the masons to buy hewn stone and timber for the tie beams and rafters of the buildings which the kings of Judah had allowed to fall into ruin. New Revised Standard Version They gave it to the carpenters and the builders to buy quarried stone, and timber for binders, and beams for the buildings that the kings of Judah had let go to ruin. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd they gave it also to the carpenters and to the masons and to those who bought precious stones and timber for the repairing and for the plastering of the house which the kings of Judah had destroyed. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And they gave to the Carpenters, and to the Builders, and to the Buyers of the precious gems, and wood for repair, and for the plastering of the house that the Kings of Yehuda had stripped. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917even to the carpenters and to the builders gave they it, to buy hewn stone, and timber for couplings, and to make beams for the houses which the kings of Judah had destroyed. Brenton Septuagint Translation They gave it also to the carpenters and builders, to buy squared stones, and timber for beams to cover the houses which the kings of Juda had destroyed. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Josiah Repairs the Temple…10They put it into the hands of the supervisors of those doing the work of the house of the LORD, who in turn gave it to the workmen restoring and repairing the house of the LORD. 11They 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. 12And 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,… Cross References They also gave money to the carpenters and builders 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 Kings 12:11-12 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, / masons, and stonecutters. They also purchased timber and dressed stone to repair the damage to the house of the LORD, and they paid the other expenses of the temple repairs. 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. to buy dressed stone, 1 Kings 5:17-18 And the king commanded them to quarry large, costly stones to lay the foundation of the temple with dressed stones. / So Solomon’s and Hiram’s builders, along with the Gebalites, quarried the stone and prepared the timber and stone for the construction of the temple. 1 Kings 6:7 The temple was constructed using finished stones cut at the quarry, so that no hammer or chisel or any other iron tool was heard in the temple while it was being built. as well as timbers for couplings and beams 1 Kings 5:8-10 Then Hiram sent a reply to Solomon, saying: “I have received your message; I will do all you desire regarding the cedar and cypress timber. / My servants will haul the logs from Lebanon to the Sea, and I will float them as rafts by sea to the place you specify. There I will separate the logs, and you can take them away. And in exchange, you can meet my needs by providing my household with food.” / So Hiram provided Solomon with all the cedar and cypress timber he wanted, 1 Kings 6:36 Solomon built the inner courtyard with three rows of dressed stone and one row of trimmed cedar beams. for the buildings that the kings of Judah had allowed to deteriorate. 2 Kings 12:4-5 Then 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. / Let every priest receive it from his constituency, and let it be used to repair any damage found in the temple.” 2 Chronicles 24:4-5 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. Ezra 3:7 They gave money to the masons and carpenters, and food and drink and oil to the people of Sidon and Tyre to bring cedar logs from Lebanon to Joppa by sea, as authorized by Cyrus king of Persia. Nehemiah 4:2 before his associates and the army of Samaria, saying, “What are these feeble Jews doing? Can they restore the wall by themselves? Will they offer sacrifices? Will they complete it in a day? Can they bring these burnt stones back to life from the mounds of rubble?” 1 Chronicles 22:14-16 Now behold, I have taken great pains to provide for the house of the LORD—100,000 talents of gold, 1,000,000 talents of silver, and bronze and iron too great to be weighed. I have also provided timber and stone, and you may add to them. / 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.” Exodus 35:30-35 Then Moses said to the Israelites, “See, the LORD has called by name Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah. / And He has filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability, and knowledge in all kinds of craftsmanship, / to design artistic works in gold, silver, and bronze, … 1 Chronicles 29:2 Now with all my ability I have made provision for the house of my God—gold for the gold articles, silver for the silver, bronze for the bronze, iron for the iron, and wood for the wood, as well as onyx for the settings, turquoise, stones of various colors, all kinds of precious stones, and slabs of marble—all in abundance. 1 Kings 7:9-12 All these buildings were constructed with costly stones, cut to size and trimmed with saws inside and out from the foundation to the eaves, and from the outside to the great courtyard. / The foundations were laid with large, costly stones, some ten cubits long and some eight cubits long. / Above these were costly stones, cut to size, and cedar beams. … Isaiah 44:13 The woodworker extends a measuring line; he marks it out with a stylus; he shapes it with chisels and outlines it with a compass. He fashions it in the likeness of man, like man in all his glory, that it may dwell in a shrine. Treasury of Scripture Even to the artificers and builders gave they it, to buy hewn stone, and timber for couplings, and to floor the houses which the kings of Judah had destroyed. floor. 2 Chronicles 33:4-7,22 Also he built altars in the house of the LORD, whereof the LORD had said, In Jerusalem shall my name be for ever… Jump to Previous Allowed Artificers Beams Binders Boards Builders Buildings Buy Carpenters Couplings Cut Destroyed Destruction Dressed Fall Floor Hewn Houses Joining Joists Judah Kings Making Money Purchase Quarried Ruin Stone Structure Timber Together Turn Wood WoodworkersJump to Next Allowed Artificers Beams Binders Boards Builders Buildings Buy Carpenters Couplings Cut Destroyed Destruction Dressed Fall Floor Hewn Houses Joining Joists Judah Kings Making Money Purchase Quarried Ruin Stone Structure Timber Together Turn Wood Woodworkers2 Chronicles 34 1. Josiah's good reign3. He destroys idolatry 8. He takes order for the repair of the temple 14. Hilkiah, having found a book of the law, 21. Josiah sends to Huldah to enquire of the Lord 23. Huldah prophesies the destruction of Jerusalem, but respite thereof in Josiah's time 29. Josiah, causing it to be read in a solemn assembly, renews the covenant with God They also gave money to the carpenters and builders This phrase highlights the practical steps taken to restore the temple, emphasizing the importance of skilled labor in the work of God. Carpenters and builders were essential for the physical restoration, reflecting the broader biblical principle of using one's talents for God's purposes (Exodus 31:1-6). The involvement of skilled workers underscores the value of craftsmanship and diligence in service to God. to buy dressed stone as well as timbers for couplings and beams for the buildings that the kings of Judah had allowed to deteriorate Persons / Places / Events 1. JosiahThe king of Judah who initiated the repair of the temple. He was known for his reforms and dedication to returning Judah to the worship of Yahweh. 2. Carpenters and Builders Skilled laborers tasked with the physical restoration of the temple, highlighting the importance of craftsmanship in the service of God. 3. Temple of the Lord The central place of worship in Jerusalem, which had fallen into disrepair due to neglect by previous kings. 4. Kings of Judah Refers to the predecessors of Josiah who had allowed the temple to deteriorate, indicating a period of spiritual decline. 5. Dressed Stone and Timber Materials used for the restoration, symbolizing the resources and effort required to restore what was once neglected. Teaching Points The Importance of Spiritual RenewalJust as Josiah prioritized the physical restoration of the temple, believers are called to prioritize spiritual renewal in their lives. This involves identifying areas of neglect and taking intentional steps to restore them. The Role of Community in Restoration The involvement of carpenters and builders highlights the importance of community in the work of restoration. In the church, each member has a role to play in building up the body of Christ. Stewardship of Resources The use of dressed stone and timber underscores the need for wise stewardship of resources. Believers are called to use their time, talents, and treasures for God's glory. Learning from the Past The neglect by previous kings serves as a warning to learn from past mistakes. Believers should be vigilant in maintaining their spiritual lives to prevent decline. Commitment to God's Work Josiah's dedication to restoring the temple is a model of commitment to God's work. Believers are encouraged to be diligent and faithful in their service to the Lord. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 34:11?2. How does 2 Chronicles 34:11 demonstrate the importance of maintaining God's house today? 3. What does the repair of the temple reveal about Josiah's commitment to God? 4. How can we prioritize God's work in our personal lives like Josiah? 5. What scriptural connections exist between 2 Chronicles 34:11 and other temple restorations? 6. How can we apply the diligence shown in 2 Chronicles 34:11 to our faith? 7. How does 2 Chronicles 34:11 reflect the importance of temple restoration in biblical history? 8. What does 2 Chronicles 34:11 reveal about the priorities of King Josiah's reign? 9. How does the verse demonstrate the significance of craftsmanship in biblical times? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 34? 11. 2 Chronicles 11 portrays Rehoboam as a strong central authority; how do we address the inconsistencies when comparing his strength here with his weaker portrayal in other biblical passages? 12. What was King Abijah's mother's name: Michaiah (2 Chronicles 13:2) or Maachah (2 Chronicles 11:20), given Absalom's only daughter was Tamar (2 Samuel 14:27)? 13. How does 1 Chronicles 2:3-4 align with Genesis 38 regarding Judah and Tamar's lineage, and does it create inconsistencies? 14. (2 Chronicles 34:33) Is the idea of an entire nation immediately renewing covenant commitments consistent with known historical and cultural practices? What Does 2 Chronicles 34:11 Mean They also gave moneyWhen Josiah’s reformers opened the temple coffers, they didn’t hesitate to release the funds. Their generosity signaled trust in God’s provision and a heart eager to see His house restored. We hear the echo of earlier faithful giving—Israel’s willing‐hearted craftsmen in Exodus 35:21, and David’s joyful donors in 1 Chronicles 29:9. In the New Testament, the same principle stands: “God loves a cheerful giver” (2 Corinthians 9:7). Real faith is never stingy; it joyfully channels resources into God’s work. to the carpenters and builders Skilled labor mattered. God’s people valued expertise, echoing Bezalel and Oholiab, whom “the LORD has filled with skill” (Exodus 36:1). Centuries later, Solomon sourced the best artisans for the first temple (1 Kings 5:6). In the church age, God still assigns gifts for building up His dwelling place—people (Ephesians 4:11-12), talents, and trained hands are all His provision. to buy dressed stone “Dressed stone” means carefully prepared blocks, fitting together precisely. Solomon’s masons once shaped stones at the quarry so “no hammer or chisel was heard in the temple” (1 Kings 6:7). Excellence honors the God of order. Spiritually, believers are “living stones… being built into a spiritual house” (1 Peter 2:5). Josiah’s team chose quality materials because God’s presence deserves the best. as well as timbers for couplings and beams The timbers tied the structure together, giving strength and stability (1 Kings 6:9). In a body of believers, truth and love serve as those coupling beams (Ephesians 4:15-16). Restoration requires both solid foundation stones and cohesive supports; neglect either and the whole edifice weakens. for the buildings that the kings of Judah had allowed to deteriorate Previous rulers—especially Manasseh and Amon—tolerated idolatry, letting the temple decay (2 Chronicles 33:2-7). Neglect in one generation demands repair in the next. Like the church in Ephesus called to “remember… repent… and do the works you did at first” (Revelation 2:4-5), Josiah responded with decisive action. God graciously invites every age to restore what complacency and compromise have damaged. summary 2 Chronicles 34:11 reveals more than a construction invoice; it showcases wholehearted giving, skilled service, quality materials, structural unity, and the resolve to reverse past neglect. The verse invites believers today to invest resources, talents, and excellence in God’s work, ensuring His dwelling—both physical and spiritual—reflects His glory. (11) Even to . . . builders.--And they gave it to the craftsmen and to the builders.For couplings.--For the couplings or girders; an explanation added by the chronicler. And to floor . . . destroyed.--Kings, "to repair the house." The reference to the defacement of the Temple buildings by idolatrous kings may be compared with the similar notice concerning Athaliah's sons, 2Chronicles 24:7, and Ahaz, 2Chronicles 28:24. Perhaps, however, the expression "destroyed" does not mean more than "allowed to go to ruin." To floor.--To rafter, or joist. (See margin.) The houses.--The chambers. Verse 11. - The exact work done we are unable to follow with precision. The parallel describes it, in more general terms, as "repairing the breaches." The repairs here spoken of, however, betoken, to say the least the rough usage, as well as "negligence," of kings like Manasseh and Amen, and suggest a further question as to the nature of those heathen and idolatrous practices, which cost so much to the very structure of temple and houses, i.e. probably the contiguous chambers of the main building (1 Kings 6:5), the exact style of which, however, is very doubtful.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew They also gave [money]וַֽיִּתְּנ֗וּ (way·yit·tə·nū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 5414: To give, put, set to the carpenters לֶחָֽרָשִׁים֙ (le·ḥā·rā·šîm) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 2796: A fabricator, any material and builders וְלַבֹּנִ֔ים (wə·lab·bō·nîm) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l, Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 1129: To build to buy לִקְנוֹת֙ (liq·nō·wṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 7069: To erect, create, to procure, by purchase, to own dressed מַחְצֵ֔ב (maḥ·ṣêḇ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4274: A hewing, a quarry stone, אַבְנֵ֣י (’aḇ·nê) Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 68: A stone as well as timbers וְעֵצִ֖ים (wə·‘ê·ṣîm) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 6086: Tree, trees, wood for couplings לַֽמְחַבְּר֑וֹת (lam·ḥab·bə·rō·wṯ) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - feminine plural Strong's 4226: A joiner, brace, cramp and beams וּלְקָרוֹת֙ (ū·lə·qā·rō·wṯ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct Strong's 7136: To light upon, to bring about, to impose timbers for the buildings הַבָּ֣תִּ֔ים (hab·bāt·tîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 1004: A house that אֲשֶׁ֥ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that the kings מַלְכֵ֥י (mal·ḵê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 4428: A king of Judah יְהוּדָֽה׃ (yə·hū·ḏāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3063: Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites had allowed to deteriorate. הִשְׁחִ֖יתוּ (hiš·ḥî·ṯū) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 7843: Perhaps to go to ruin Links 2 Chronicles 34:11 NIV2 Chronicles 34:11 NLT 2 Chronicles 34:11 ESV 2 Chronicles 34:11 NASB 2 Chronicles 34:11 KJV 2 Chronicles 34:11 BibleApps.com 2 Chronicles 34:11 Biblia Paralela 2 Chronicles 34:11 Chinese Bible 2 Chronicles 34:11 French Bible 2 Chronicles 34:11 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Chronicles 34:11 Even to the carpenters and to (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) |
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