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2 Kings 12:11 Β· KJV

"And they gave the money, being told, into the hands of them 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,"

King James Version

What does 2 Kings 12:11 mean? β†’

Passage Context

9But Jehoiada the priest took a chest, and bored a hole in the lid of it, and set it beside the altar, on the right side as one cometh into the house of the LORD: and the priests that kept the door put therein all the money that was brought into the house of the LORD.
10And it was so, when they saw that there was much money in the chest, that the king's scribe and the high priest came up, and they put up in bags, and told the money that was found in the house of the LORD.
11And they gave the money, being told, into the hands of them 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,
12And to masons, and hewers of stone, and to buy timber and hewed stone to repair the breaches of the house of the LORD, and for all that was laid out for the house to repair it.
13Howbeit there were not made for the house of the LORD bowls of silver, snuffers, basons, trumpets, any vessels of gold, or vessels of silver, of the money that was brought into the house of the LORD:

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you prioritize the places of worship in your life?

2

What does supporting your community's spiritual needs look like for you?

3

When have you felt called to contribute to a cause greater than yourself?

Life Application

faith

Consider how you can support your local church or community organization. Your contributions, whether time or resources, can make a significant impact.

community

Look for opportunities to volunteer in projects that enhance your community's spiritual or physical well-being.

Places in This Verse

house of the LORD(Temple Mount, Jerusalem today)

The site of the ancient temple, a central place of worship for the Israelites.

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