Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version They did not require an accounting from those to whom they gave the money to pay the workers, because they acted with complete honesty. New Living Translation No accounting of this money was required from the construction supervisors, because they were honest and trustworthy men. English Standard Version And they did not ask for an accounting from the men into whose hand they delivered the money to pay out to the workmen, for they dealt honestly. Berean Standard Bible No accounting was required from the men who received the money to pay the workmen, because they acted with integrity. King James Bible Moreover they reckoned not with the men, into whose hand they delivered the money to be bestowed on workmen: for they dealt faithfully. New King James Version Moreover they did not require an account from the men into whose hand they delivered the money to be paid to workmen, for they dealt faithfully. New American Standard Bible Moreover, they did not require an accounting from the men into whose hands they gave the money to pay to those who did the work, because they acted faithfully. NASB 1995 Moreover, they did not require an accounting from the men into whose hand they gave the money to pay to those who did the work, for they dealt faithfully. NASB 1977 Moreover, they did not require an accounting from the men into whose hand they gave the money to pay to those who did the work, for they dealt faithfully. Legacy Standard Bible Moreover, they did not require an accounting from the men into whose hand they paid the money in order to pay those who did the work, for they were doing it faithfully. Amplified Bible Moreover, they did not require an accounting from the men into whose hands they placed the money to be paid to those who did the work, for they acted in good faith. Christian Standard Bible No accounting was required from the men who received the silver to pay those doing the work, since they worked with integrity. Holman Christian Standard Bible No accounting was required from the men who received the money to pay those doing the work, since they worked with integrity. American Standard Version Moreover they reckoned not with the men, into whose hand they delivered the money to give to them that did the work; for they dealt faithfully. Contemporary English Version The men in charge were honest, so no one had to keep track of the money. English Revised Version Moreover they reckoned not with the men, into whose hand they delivered the money to give to them that did the work: for they dealt faithfully. GOD'S WORD® Translation They didn't require the men who were entrusted with the money for the workers to give an account, because they were honest people. Good News Translation The men in charge of the work were thoroughly honest, so there was no need to require them to account for the funds. International Standard Version Furthermore, they required no accounting from the men into whose hand they had paid the money to do the work, because the workers acted in good faith. Majority Standard Bible No accounting was required from the men who received the money to pay the workmen, because they acted with integrity. NET Bible They did not audit the treasurers who disbursed the funds to the foremen, for they were honest. New Heart English Bible Moreover they did not demand an accounting from the men into whose hand they delivered the money to give to those who did the work; for they dealt faithfully. Webster's Bible Translation Moreover, they reckoned not with the men, into whose hand they delivered the money to be bestowed on workmen: for they dealt faithfully. World English Bible Moreover they didn’t demand an accounting from the men into whose hand they delivered the money to give to those who did the work; for they dealt faithfully. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand they do not reckon with the men into whose hand they give the money to give to those doing the work, for they are dealing in faithfulness. Young's Literal Translation and they do not reckon with the men into whose hand they give the money to give to those doing the work, for in faithfulness they are dealing. Smith's Literal Translation And they will not reckon with the men which they will give the silver into their hand to give to those doing the work, for they do in faith. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd they reckoned not with the men that received the money to distribute it to the workmen, but they bestowed it faithfully. Catholic Public Domain Version And they did not ration the money to the men who received it in order to distribute it to the artisans. Instead, they bestowed it with faith. New American Bible Moreover, no reckoning was asked of those who were provided with the funds to give to the workers, because they held positions of trust. New Revised Standard Version They did not ask an accounting from those into whose hand they delivered the money to pay out to the workers, for they dealt honestly. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleMoreover they did not ask an accounting from the men to whom they delivered the money to give it to the workmen; for they dealt faithfully in paying out the repair money. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And they made no accounting with the men who were giving them the money to give to those doing the work, because they gave the money of the repair by faith. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Moreover they reckoned not with the men, into whose hand they delivered the money to give to them that did the work; for they dealt faithfully. Brenton Septuagint Translation Also they took no account of the men into whose hands they gave the money to give to the workmen, for they acted faithfully. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Joash Repairs the Temple…14Instead, it was paid to those doing the work, and with it they repaired the house of the LORD. 15No accounting was required from the men who received the money to pay the workmen, because they acted with integrity. 16The money from the guilt offerings and sin offerings was not brought into the house of the LORD; it belonged to the priests.… Cross References 2 Chronicles 24:14 When they were finished, they brought the rest of the money to the king and Jehoiada, and with it were made articles for the house of the LORD—utensils for the service and for the burnt offerings, dishes, and other objects of gold and silver. Throughout the days of Jehoiada, burnt offerings were presented regularly in the house of the LORD. 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 Kings 22:7 But they need not account for the money put into their hands, since they work with integrity.” 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. 1 Chronicles 29:17 I know, my God, that You test the heart and delight in uprightness. All these things I have given willingly and with an upright heart, and now I have seen Your people who are present here giving joyfully and willingly to You. Exodus 36:5-7 and said to Moses, “The people are bringing more than enough for doing the work the LORD has commanded us to do.” / After Moses had given an order, they sent a proclamation throughout the camp: “No man or woman should make anything else as an offering for the sanctuary.” So the people were restrained from bringing more, / since what they already had was more than enough to perform all the work. Nehemiah 7:2 Then I put my brother Hanani in charge of Jerusalem, along with Hananiah the commander of the fortress, because he was a faithful man who feared God more than most. Nehemiah 13:13 I appointed as treasurers over the storerooms Shelemiah the priest, Zadok the scribe, and Pedaiah of the Levites, with Hanan son of Zaccur, the son of Mattaniah, to assist them, because they were considered trustworthy. They were responsible for distributing the supplies to their fellow Levites. 1 Corinthians 4:2 Now it is required of stewards that they be found faithful. 2 Corinthians 8:20-21 We want to avoid any criticism of the way we administer this generous gift. / For we are taking great care to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord, but also in the eyes of men. 2 Corinthians 8:16-18 But thanks be to God, who put into the heart of Titus the same devotion I have for you. / For not only did he welcome our appeal, but he is eagerly coming to you of his own volition. / Along with Titus we are sending the brother who is praised by all the churches for his work in the gospel. 2 Corinthians 8:6 So we urged Titus to help complete your act of grace, just as he had started it. 2 Corinthians 9:12-13 For this ministry of service is not only supplying the needs of the saints but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanksgiving to God. / Because of the proof this ministry provides, the saints will glorify God for your obedient confession of the gospel of Christ, and for the generosity of your contribution to them and to all the others. Philippians 4:8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think on these things. Romans 12:17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Carefully consider what is right in the eyes of everybody. Treasury of Scripture Moreover they reckoned not with the men, into whose hand they delivered the money to be bestowed on workmen: for they dealt faithfully. they reckoned 2 Kings 22:7 Howbeit there was no reckoning made with them of the money that was delivered into their hand, because they dealt faithfully. for they dealt 2 Chronicles 34:12 And the men did the work faithfully: and the overseers of them were Jahath and Obadiah, the Levites, of the sons of Merari; and Zechariah and Meshullam, of the sons of the Kohathites, to set it forward; and other of the Levites, all that could skill of instruments of musick. Nehemiah 7:2 That I gave my brother Hanani, and Hananiah the ruler of the palace, charge over Jerusalem: for he was a faithful man, and feared God above many. Matthew 24:45 Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season? Jump to Previous Accounting Accounts Acted Bestowed Complete Dealt Delivered Demand Faith Faithfully Good Hand Honestly Money Moreover Pay Reckoned Require Statement Use Work Workers WorkmenJump to Next Accounting Accounts Acted Bestowed Complete Dealt Delivered Demand Faith Faithfully Good Hand Honestly Money Moreover Pay Reckoned Require Statement Use Work Workers Workmen2 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 No accounting was required This phrase highlights a remarkable level of trust and integrity in the administration of the temple repairs. In the Hebrew context, the word for "accounting" (חֶשְׁבּוֹן, cheshbon) implies a detailed reckoning or audit. The absence of such a requirement suggests a system where honesty was assumed, reflecting a period of spiritual renewal and ethical leadership under King Joash. This trust is a testament to the moral climate fostered by the king and the high priest, Jehoiada, emphasizing the importance of integrity in stewardship. from the men who received the money to pay the workmen because they acted with integrity To be bestowed on workmen.--Literally, to give to the doers of the work. Here the phrase "doers of the work" obviously means the artisans, not the superintendents, as in 2Kings 12:11. They dealt faithfully.--This is not a covert thrust at the priests, as Thenius imagines. The statement of the verse is repeated in 2Kings 22:7, in connection with the restoration of the Temple under Josiah, where the priests are not concerned in the matter at all. All that is meant is, that the officials entrusted with the oversight of the work were above suspicion, and did not belie their reputation. Verse 15. - Moreover they reckoned not with the men, into whose hand they delivered the money to be bestowed on workmen. Society rests upon faith and trust. In all business transactions confidence must be reposed in some one, whose character is the guarantee of his honesty. In the case before us, the overseers of the temple were the persons trusted to expend the money aright (see ver. 11). The overseers (2 Kings 11:18) had been appointed by the high priest. For they dealt faithfully; i.e. honestly.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Noוְלֹ֧א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no accounting was required יְחַשְּׁב֣וּ (yə·ḥaš·šə·ḇū) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 2803: To think, account from the men הָאֲנָשִׁ֗ים (hā·’ă·nā·šîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 582: Man, mankind who אֲשֶׁ֨ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that received the money הַכֶּ֙סֶף֙ (hak·ke·sep̄) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3701: Silver, money to pay יִתְּנ֤וּ (yit·tə·nū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 5414: To give, put, set the workmen, לְעֹשֵׂ֣י (lə·‘ō·śê) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct Strong's 6213: To do, make because כִּ֥י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction they הֵ֥ם (hêm) Pronoun - third person masculine plural Strong's 1992: They acted עֹשִֽׂים׃ (‘ō·śîm) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 6213: To do, make with fidelity. בֶאֱמֻנָ֖ה (ḇe·’ĕ·mu·nāh) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 530: Firmness, steadfastness, fidelity Links 2 Kings 12:15 NIV2 Kings 12:15 NLT 2 Kings 12:15 ESV 2 Kings 12:15 NASB 2 Kings 12:15 KJV 2 Kings 12:15 BibleApps.com 2 Kings 12:15 Biblia Paralela 2 Kings 12:15 Chinese Bible 2 Kings 12:15 French Bible 2 Kings 12:15 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Kings 12:15 Moreover they didn't demand an accounting (2Ki iiKi ii ki 2 kg 2kg) |
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