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2 Chronicles 24:4 · KJV

"And it came to pass after this, that Joash was minded to repair the house of the LORD."

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Passage Context

2And Joash did that which was right in the sight of the LORD all the days of Jehoiada the priest.
3And Jehoiada took for him two wives; and he begat sons and daughters.
4And it came to pass after this, that Joash was minded to repair the house of the LORD.
5And he gathered together the priests and the Levites, and said to them, Go out unto the cities of Judah, and gather of all Israel money to repair the house of your God from year to year, and see that ye hasten the matter. Howbeit the Levites hastened it not.
6And the king called for Jehoiada the chief, and said unto him, Why hast thou not required of the Levites to bring in out of Judah and out of Jerusalem the collection, according to the commandment of Moses the servant of the LORD, and of the congregation of Israel, for the tabernacle of witness?

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Reflection Questions

1

What does it mean to you to restore something broken?

2

How do you approach tasks that require significant effort?

3

When have you felt a strong desire to improve your surroundings?

Life Application

restoration

Identify an area in your life or community that needs restoration and take steps to address it.

commitment

Commit to a project or cause that requires your dedication and effort, reflecting Joash's intention.

People in This Verse

JoashOT

Joash was the son of Ahaziah and became king of Judah at a young age. His reign marked a pivotal point in restoring the Davidic line and reforming the worship practices in Judah.

First appearance: 2 Kings 11:2

Places in This Verse

the house of the LORD(Temple Mount, Jerusalem today)

The sacred site where the Israelites worshiped and offered sacrifices to God, central to their religious life.

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