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2 Kings 12:9 · KJV

"But 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."

King James Version

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Passage Context

7Then king Jehoash called for Jehoiada the priest, and the other priests, and said unto them, Why repair ye not the breaches of the house? now therefore receive no more money of your acquaintance, but deliver it for the breaches of the house.
8And the priests consented to receive no more money of the people, neither to repair the breaches of the house.
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,

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Reflection Questions

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How do you manage your resources for spiritual purposes?

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What does accountability in giving look like for you?

3

When have you felt inspired to contribute to a cause?

Life Application

faith

Consider establishing a dedicated fund for your spiritual community's needs.

accountability

Discuss with a friend how you can better manage your giving.

People in This Verse

JehoiadaOT

The high priest who played a crucial role in the overthrow of Athaliah and the restoration of Joash to the throne. He was a key figure in renewing the covenant between God and the people.

First appearance: 2 Kings 11:4

Places in This Verse

house of the LORD

The temple in Jerusalem where worship and sacrifices were offered to Yahweh.

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