2 Kings 22:4 · KJV

"Go up to Hilkiah the high priest, that he may sum the silver which is brought into the house of the LORD, which the keepers of the door have gathered of the people:"

King James Version

Passage Context

²And he did that which was right in the sight of the LORD, and walked in all the way of David his father, and turned not aside to the right hand or to the left.

³And it came to pass in the eighteenth year of king Josiah, that the king sent Shaphan the son of Azaliah, the son of Meshullam, the scribe, to the house of the LORD, saying,

⁴Go up to Hilkiah the high priest, that he may sum the silver which is brought into the house of the LORD, which the keepers of the door have gathered of the people:

⁵And let them deliver it into the hand of the doers of the work, that have the oversight of the house of the LORD: and let them give it to the doers of the work which is in the house of the LORD, to repair the breaches of the house,

⁶Unto carpenters, and builders, and masons, and to buy timber and hewn stone to repair the house.

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Reflection Questions

What does it mean to support your community's spiritual needs?

How do you prioritize worship in your life?

When have you contributed to a cause you believe in?

Life Application

community

Consider ways you can contribute to your local church or community, supporting spiritual growth and worship.

worship

Make worship a priority in your life, dedicating time and resources to deepen your relationship with God.

People in This Verse

HilkiahOT

Hilkiah was the high priest during King Josiah's reign, instrumental in the religious reforms that led to the discovery of the Book of the Law. His leadership was pivotal in restoring true worship in Judah.

First appearance: 2 Kings 22:8

JosiahOT

Josiah was the king of Judah known for his religious reforms and efforts to restore the worship of Yahweh. He became king at a young age and led significant changes in Judah's spiritual practices.

First appearance: 2 Kings 22:1

Places in This Verse

Jerusalem(Jerusalem today)

The capital of Judah, Jerusalem was a religious and political center in ancient Israel, known for the Temple and its significance in Jewish history.

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