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They hired masons and carpenters to restore the LORD&#8217s temple, and also workers in iron and bronze to repair the temple. <a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/24.htm">New Living Translation</a> The king and Jehoiada gave the money to the construction supervisors, who hired masons and carpenters to restore the Temple of the LORD. They also hired metalworkers, who made articles of iron and bronze for the LORD’s Temple. <a href="/esv/2_chronicles/24.htm">English Standard Version</a> And the king and Jehoiada gave it to those who had charge of the work of the house of the LORD, and they hired masons and carpenters to restore the house of the LORD, and also workers in iron and bronze to repair the house of the LORD. <a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/24.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/24.htm">King James Bible</a> And the king and Jehoiada gave it to such as did the work of the service of the house of the LORD, and hired masons and carpenters to repair the house of the LORD, and also such as wrought iron and brass to mend the house of the LORD. <a href="/nkjv/2_chronicles/24.htm">New King James Version</a> The king and Jehoiada gave it to those who did the work of the service of the house of the LORD; and they hired masons and carpenters to repair the house of the LORD, and also those who worked in iron and bronze to restore the house of the LORD. <a href="/nasb_/2_chronicles/24.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> The king and Jehoiada gave it to those who did the work of the service of the house of the LORD; and they hired masons and carpenters to restore the house of the LORD, and also workers in iron and bronze to repair the house of the LORD. <a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/24.htm">NASB 1995</a> The king and Jehoiada gave it to those who did the work of the service of the house of the LORD; and they hired masons and carpenters to restore the house of the LORD, and also workers in iron and bronze to repair the house of the LORD. <a href="/nasb77/2_chronicles/24.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And the king and Jehoiada gave it to those who did the work of the service of the house of the LORD; and they hired masons and carpenters to restore the house of the LORD, and also workers in iron and bronze to repair the house of the LORD. <a href="/lsb/2_chronicles/24.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And the king and Jehoiada gave it to those who did the work of the service of the house of Yahweh; and they hired masons and carpenters to restore the house of Yahweh, and also craftsmen in iron and bronze to repair the house of Yahweh. <a href="/amp/2_chronicles/24.htm">Amplified Bible</a> The king and Jehoiada gave it to those who did the work of the service of the house of the LORD; and they would hire masons and carpenters (craftsmen) and also those who worked in iron and bronze to repair and restore the house of the LORD. <a href="/csb/2_chronicles/24.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Then the king and Jehoiada gave it to those in charge of the labor on the LORD’s temple, who were hiring stonecutters and carpenters to renovate the LORD’s temple, also blacksmiths and coppersmiths to repair the LORD’s temple. <a href="/hcsb/2_chronicles/24.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then the king and Jehoiada gave it to those in charge of the labor on the LORD&#8217s temple, who were hiring stonecutters and carpenters to renovate the LORD&#8217s temple, also blacksmiths and coppersmiths to repair the LORD&#8217s temple. <a href="/asv/2_chronicles/24.htm">American Standard Version</a> And the king and Jehoiada gave it to such as did the work of the service of the house of Jehovah; and they hired masons and carpenters to restore the house of Jehovah, and also such as wrought iron and brass to repair the house of Jehovah. <a href="/cev/2_chronicles/24.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Joash and Jehoiada turned the money over to the men who were supervising the repairs to the temple. They used the money to hire stonecutters, carpenters, and experts in working with iron and bronze. <a href="/erv/2_chronicles/24.htm">English Revised Version</a> And the king and Jehoiada gave it to such as did the work of the service of the house of the LORD; and they hired masons and carpenters to restore the house of the LORD, and also such as wrought iron and brass to repair the house of the LORD. <a href="/gwt/2_chronicles/24.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The king and Jehoiada would give the money to the foremen who were working on the LORD's temple, and they hired masons and carpenters to renovate the LORD's temple. They also hired men who worked with iron and bronze to repair the LORD's temple. <a href="/gnt/2_chronicles/24.htm">Good News Translation</a> The king and Jehoiada would give the money to those who were in charge of repairing the Temple, and they hired stonemasons, carpenters, and metalworkers to make the repairs. <a href="/isv/2_chronicles/24.htm">International Standard Version</a> Both the king and Jehoiada paid the money to those who were working to maintain the service of the LORD's Temple, and they, in turn, hired masons and carpenters to restore the LORD's Temple. Iron and bronze workers also were brought in to repair the Lord's Temple. <a href="/msb/2_chronicles/24.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/net/2_chronicles/24.htm">NET Bible</a> The king and Jehoiada gave it to the construction foremen assigned to the LORD's temple. They hired carpenters and craftsmen to repair the LORD's temple, as well as those skilled in working with iron and bronze to restore the LORD's temple. <a href="/nheb/2_chronicles/24.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> The king and Jehoiada gave it to such as did the work of the service of the house of the LORD; and they hired masons and carpenters to restore the house of the LORD, and also such as worked iron and bronze to repair the house of the LORD. <a href="/wbt/2_chronicles/24.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And the king and Jehoiada gave it to such as did the work of the service of the house of the LORD, and hired masons and carpenters to repair the house of the LORD, and also such as wrought iron and brass to mend the house of the LORD. <a href="/web/2_chronicles/24.htm">World English Bible</a> The king and Jehoiada gave it to those who did the work of the service of Yahweh’s house. They hired masons and carpenters to restore Yahweh’s house, and also those who worked iron and bronze to repair Yahweh’s house. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_chronicles/24.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And the king and Jehoiada give it to the doers of the work of the service of the house of YHWH, and they are hiring hewers and craftsmen to renew the house of YHWH, and also—to craftsmen in iron and bronze to strengthen the house of YHWH. <a href="/ylt/2_chronicles/24.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And the king and Jehoiada give it unto the doers of the work of the service of the house of Jehovah, and they are hiring hewers and artificers to renew the house of Jehovah, and also -- to artificers in iron and brass to strengthen the house of Jehovah. <a href="/slt/2_chronicles/24.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the king and Jehoiada will give for doing the work of the service of the house of Jehovah, and hewers and artificers will be hired to renew the house of Jehovah, and also for those working iron and brass to strengthen the house of Jehovah.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_chronicles/24.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And the king and Joiada gave it to those who were over the works of the house of the Lord: but they hired with it stonecutters, and artificers of every kind of work to repair the house of the Lord: and such as wrought in iron and brass, to uphold what began to be falling. <a href="/cpdv/2_chronicles/24.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And the king and Jehoiada gave it to those who were in charge of the works of the house of the Lord. Then with it they hired hewers of stone, and artisans of every kind, so that they might repair the house of the Lord, and also so that the works of iron and of brass, which had begun to fall, would be reinforced. <a href="/nabre/2_chronicles/24.htm">New American Bible</a> Then the king and Jehoiada gave it to the workers in charge of the labor on the LORD’s house, who hired masons and carpenters to restore the LORD’s house, and also iron- and bronze-smiths to repair it. <a href="/nrsvce/2_chronicles/24.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> The king and Jehoiada gave it to those who had charge of the work of the house of the LORD, and they hired masons and carpenters to restore the house of the LORD, and also workers in iron and bronze to repair the house of the LORD.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_chronicles/24.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And they gave it to those who did the work of the service of the house of the LORD, and hired masons and carpenters to repair the house of the LORD, and also workers in iron and brass to restore the house of the LORD. <a href="/hpbt/2_chronicles/24.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And they gave it to the Servants of the work of the house of LORD JEHOVAH, and they were hiring Stone cutters and Carpenters for themselves, and they repaired the house of LORD JEHOVAH, also workers of iron and brass to repair the house of LORD JEHOVAH.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_chronicles/24.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And the king and Jehoiada gave it to such as did the work of the service of the house of the LORD; and they hired masons and carpenters to restore the house of the LORD, and also such as wrought iron and brass to repair the house of the LORD. <a href="/sep/2_chronicles/24.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And the king and Jodae the priest gave it to the workmen employed in the service of the house of the Lord, and they hired masons and carpenters to repair the house of the Lord, also smiths and braziers to repair the house of the Lord. <a href="/parallel/2_chronicles/24-12.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zGrb4955Tvs?start=5914" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/24.htm">Joash Repairs the Temple</a> …11Whenever the chest was brought by the Levites to the king’s overseers and they saw that there was a large amount of money, the royal scribe and the officer of the high priest would come and empty the chest and carry it back to its place. They did this daily and gathered the money in abundance. 12<a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">Then the king</a> <a href="/hebrew/3077.htm" title="3077: wî·hō·w·yā·ḏā‘ (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- The LORD knows, the name of several Isr. From Yhovah and yada'; Jehovah-known; Jehojada, the name of three Israelites.">and Jehoiada</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: way·yit·tə·nê·hū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms:: 3ms) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">would give the money</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to those who</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ‘ō·w·śêh (V-Qal-Prtcpl-msc) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">supervised</a> <a href="/hebrew/4399.htm" title="4399: mə·le·ḵeṯ (N-fsc) -- From the same as mal'ak; properly, deputyship, i.e. Ministry; generally, employment or work; also property."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5656.htm" title="5656: ‘ă·ḇō·w·ḏaṯ (N-fsc) -- Labor, service. Or mabowdah; from abad; work of any kind.">the labor</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bêṯ- (N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">on the house</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">of the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: way·yih·yū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7936.htm" title="7936: śō·ḵə·rîm (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mp) -- Or cakar; a primitive root (by prosthesis) to karah through the idea of temporary purchase; compare shakar); to hire.">to hire</a> <a href="/hebrew/2672.htm" title="2672: ḥō·ṣə·ḇîm (N-mp) -- Or chatseb; a primitive root; to cut or carve, stone or other material); by implication, to hew, split, square, quarry, engrave.">stonecutters</a> <a href="/hebrew/2796.htm" title="2796: wə·ḥā·rā·šîm (Conj-w:: N-mp) -- Engraver, artificer. From charash; a fabricator or any material.">and carpenters</a> <a href="/hebrew/2318.htm" title="2318: lə·ḥad·dêš (Prep-l:: V-Piel-Inf) -- To renew, repair. A primitive root; to be new; causatively, to rebuild.">to restore</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bêṯ (N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">the house</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">of the LORD,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1571.htm" title="1571: wə·ḡam (Conj) -- Also, moreover, yea. ">as well as</a> <a href="/hebrew/2796.htm" title="2796: lə·ḥā·rā·šê (Prep-l:: N-mpc) -- Engraver, artificer. From charash; a fabricator or any material.">workers</a> <a href="/hebrew/1270.htm" title="1270: ḇar·zel (N-ms) -- Iron. Perhaps from the root of Birzowth; iron; by extension, an iron implement.">in iron</a> <a href="/hebrew/5178.htm" title="5178: ū·nə·ḥō·šeṯ (Conj-w:: N-fs) -- Copper, bronze. For nchuwshah; copper, hence, something made of that metal, i.e. Coin, a fetter; figuratively, base.">and bronze</a> <a href="/hebrew/2388.htm" title="2388: lə·ḥaz·zêq (Prep-l:: V-Piel-Inf) -- A primitive root; to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong, obstinate; to bind, restrain, conquer.">to repair</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bêṯ (N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">the house</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">of the LORD.</a> 13So 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.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/2_kings/12-11.htm">2 Kings 12:11-12</a> Then they would put the counted money into the hands of those who supervised the work on the house of the LORD, who in turn would pay those doing the work—the carpenters, builders, / masons, and stonecutters. They also purchased timber and dressed stone to repair the damage to the house of the LORD, and they paid the other expenses of the temple repairs. <a href="/ezra/3-7.htm">Ezra 3:7</a> They gave money to the masons and carpenters, and food and drink and oil to the people of Sidon and Tyre to bring cedar logs from Lebanon to Joppa by sea, as authorized by Cyrus king of Persia. <a href="/nehemiah/4-6.htm">Nehemiah 4:6</a> So we rebuilt the wall until all of it was joined together up to half its height, for the people had a mind to work. <a href="/exodus/36-1.htm">Exodus 36:1-2</a> “So Bezalel, Oholiab, and every skilled person are to carry out everything commanded by the LORD, who has given them skill and ability to know how to perform all the work of constructing the sanctuary.” / Then Moses summoned Bezalel, Oholiab, and every skilled person whom the LORD had gifted—everyone whose heart stirred him to come and do the work. <a href="/1_kings/5-16.htm">1 Kings 5:16-18</a> not including his 3,300 foremen who supervised the workers. / And the king commanded them to quarry large, costly stones to lay the foundation of the temple with dressed stones. / So Solomon’s and Hiram’s builders, along with the Gebalites, quarried the stone and prepared the timber and stone for the construction of the temple. <a href="/1_chronicles/22-15.htm">1 Chronicles 22:15-16</a> You also have many workers: stonecutters, masons, carpenters, and men skilled in every kind of work— / in gold and silver, bronze and iron—craftsmen beyond number. Now begin the work, and may the LORD be with you.” <a href="/haggai/1-14.htm">Haggai 1:14</a> So the LORD stirred the spirit of Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and the spirit of Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest, as well as the spirit of all the remnant of the people. And they came and began the work on the house of the LORD of Hosts, their God, <a href="/zechariah/4-9.htm">Zechariah 4:9</a> “The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this house, and his hands will complete it. Then you will know that the LORD of Hosts has sent me to you. <a href="/1_kings/6-7.htm">1 Kings 6:7</a> The temple was constructed using finished stones cut at the quarry, so that no hammer or chisel or any other iron tool was heard in the temple while it was being built. <a href="/1_kings/7-13.htm">1 Kings 7:13-14</a> Now King Solomon sent to bring Huram from Tyre. / He was the son of a widow from the tribe of Naphtali, and his father was a man of Tyre, a craftsman in bronze. Huram had great skill, understanding, and knowledge for every kind of bronze work. So he came to King Solomon and carried out all his work. <a href="/1_chronicles/29-5.htm">1 Chronicles 29:5</a> for the gold work and the silver work, and for all the work to be done by the craftsmen. Now who is willing to consecrate himself to the LORD today?” <a href="/isaiah/58-12.htm">Isaiah 58:12</a> Your people will rebuild the ancient ruins; you will restore the age-old foundations; you will be called Repairer of the Breach, Restorer of the Streets of Dwelling. <a href="/matthew/21-12.htm">Matthew 21:12-13</a> Then Jesus entered the temple courts and drove out all who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the seats of those selling doves. / And He declared to them, “It is written: ‘My house will be called a house of prayer.’ But you are making it ‘a den of robbers.’” <a href="/mark/11-15.htm">Mark 11:15-17</a> When they arrived in Jerusalem, Jesus entered the temple courts and began to drive out those who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the seats of those selling doves. / And He would not allow anyone to carry merchandise through the temple courts. / Then Jesus began to teach them, and He declared, “Is it not written: ‘My house will be called a house of prayer for all the nations’? But you have made it ‘a den of robbers.’” <a href="/luke/19-45.htm">Luke 19:45-46</a> Then Jesus entered the temple courts and began to drive out those who were selling there. / He declared to them, “It is written: ‘My house will be a house of prayer.’ But you have made it ‘a den of robbers.’”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And the king and Jehoiada gave it to such as did the work of the service of the house of the LORD, and hired masons and carpenters to repair the house of the LORD, and also such as worked iron and brass to mend the house of the LORD.gave it to such<a href="/2_chronicles/34-9.htm">2 Chronicles 34:9-11</a> And when they came to Hilkiah the high priest, they delivered the money that was brought into the house of God, which the Levites that kept the doors had gathered of the hand of Manasseh and Ephraim, and of all the remnant of Israel, and of all Judah and Benjamin; and they returned to Jerusalem… masons<a href="/1_kings/5-15.htm">1 Kings 5:15</a> And Solomon had threescore and ten thousand that bare burdens, and fourscore thousand hewers in the mountains;<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_chronicles/12-10.htm">Brass</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/12-10.htm">Bronze</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/22-15.htm">Carpenters</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-7.htm">Hired</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-8.htm">House</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-10.htm">Iron</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-6.htm">Jehoiada</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/22-15.htm">Masons</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-5.htm">Repair</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-4.htm">Restore</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-19.htm">Service</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/19-9.htm">Work</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/4-5.htm">Worked</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-6.htm">Wrought</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_chronicles/29-25.htm">Brass</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/33-11.htm">Bronze</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/34-11.htm">Carpenters</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/25-6.htm">Hired</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-13.htm">House</a> <a href="/job/19-24.htm">Iron</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-14.htm">Jehoiada</a> <a href="/ezra/3-7.htm">Masons</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-13.htm">Repair</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/34-10.htm">Restore</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-35.htm">Service</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-13.htm">Work</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-13.htm">Worked</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-13.htm">Wrought</a><div class="vheading2">2 Chronicles 24</div>1. <a href="/2_chronicles/24-1.htm">Joash reigns well all the days of Jehoiada</a> 4. <a href="/2_chronicles/24-4.htm">He gives order for the repair of the temple</a> 15. <a href="/2_chronicles/24-15.htm">Jehoiada's death and honorable burial</a> 17. <a href="/2_chronicles/24-17.htm">Joash, falling into idolatry, slays Zechariah the son of Jehoiada</a> 23. <a href="/2_chronicles/24-23.htm">Joash is spoiled by the Syrians, and slain by Zabad and Jehozabad</a> 27. <a href="/2_chronicles/24-27.htm">Amaziah succeeds him</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_chronicles/24.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_chronicles/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_chronicles/24.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Then the king and Jehoiada would give the money This phrase highlights the collaboration between King Joash and Jehoiada the priest. Joash became king at a young age, and Jehoiada served as his mentor and guide. Their partnership underscores the importance of godly leadership and stewardship in the restoration of the temple. The act of giving money reflects the commitment to use resources wisely for God's work, a principle seen throughout Scripture, such as in the building of the Tabernacle (<a href="/exodus/35-21.htm">Exodus 35:21-29</a>).to those who supervised the labor on the house of the LORD The supervisors were responsible for ensuring that the work on the temple was done correctly and efficiently. This reflects the biblical principle of accountability and the need for skilled leadership in God's work. The "house of the LORD" refers to Solomon's Temple in Jerusalem, a central place of worship for the Israelites. The temple's restoration was crucial for maintaining the spiritual life of the nation.to hire stonecutters and carpenters Stonecutters and carpenters were skilled laborers essential for the temple's restoration. Stonecutters would have been responsible for preparing the stones used in the temple's structure, while carpenters worked with wood for various parts of the building. This highlights the importance of using skilled artisans in the service of God, reminiscent of the craftsmen Bezalel and Oholiab in the construction of the Tabernacle (<a href="/exodus/31.htm">Exodus 31:1-6</a>).to restore the house of the LORD The restoration of the temple was a significant religious and cultural event for the Israelites. The temple had fallen into disrepair during the reigns of previous kings who had neglected or desecrated it. Restoring the temple was not just a physical act but a spiritual renewal, symbolizing a return to proper worship and covenant faithfulness. This act of restoration can be seen as a type of Christ, who restores and reconciles humanity to God.as well as workers in iron and bronze Iron and bronze workers were necessary for creating the temple's various implements and structural components. These metals were used for tools, fixtures, and possibly for decorative elements. The use of iron and bronze signifies strength and durability, qualities that are often associated with God's eternal nature and His unchanging word (<a href="/psalms/119-89.htm">Psalm 119:89</a>).to repair the house of the LORD Repairing the temple was an act of reverence and obedience to God. It was a physical manifestation of the people's desire to honor God and maintain a place for His presence among them. This repair work can be seen as a metaphor for spiritual renewal and repentance, themes that are prevalent throughout the Bible, such as in the prophetic calls to return to God (<a href="/isaiah/1-16.htm">Isaiah 1:16-17</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/k/king_joash.htm">King Joash</a> The king of Judah who initiated the restoration of the temple. His reign was marked by a return to the worship of Yahweh, influenced by Jehoiada the priest. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jehoiada_the_priest.htm">Jehoiada the Priest</a> A high priest who played a crucial role in guiding King Joash and ensuring the temple's restoration. His influence was pivotal in the spiritual and physical renewal of Judah. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_house_of_the_lord.htm">The House of the LORD</a> Refers to the temple in Jerusalem, which was in need of repair due to neglect and misuse during previous reigns. 4. <a href="/topical/m/masons_and_carpenters.htm">Masons and Carpenters</a> Skilled laborers hired to restore the temple, indicating the organized and practical approach to the restoration project. 5. <a href="/topical/w/workers_in_iron_and_bronze.htm">Workers in Iron and Bronze</a> Craftsmen who contributed to the repair of the temple, highlighting the comprehensive nature of the restoration work.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_leadership_in_spiritual_renewal.htm">The Importance of Leadership in Spiritual Renewal</a> Joash and Jehoiada's leadership was crucial in the temple's restoration. Godly leadership can inspire and direct necessary spiritual and physical renewal. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_community_in_god's_work.htm">The Role of Community in God's Work</a> The hiring of skilled workers shows that God's work often requires the collective effort of a community, each contributing their unique skills. <a href="/topical/r/restoration_requires_resources_and_commitment.htm">Restoration Requires Resources and Commitment</a> The restoration of the temple was a significant undertaking that required resources and dedication, reminding us that spiritual renewal often demands investment and perseverance. <a href="/topical/t/the_temple_as_a_symbol_of_god's_presence.htm">The Temple as a Symbol of God's Presence</a> The physical restoration of the temple symbolizes the need for maintaining our spiritual lives as temples of the Holy Spirit. <a href="/topical/t/the_legacy_of_faithful_service.htm">The Legacy of Faithful Service</a> Jehoiada's influence on Joash underscores the lasting impact of faithful service and mentorship in the lives of others.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_chronicles_24.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 24</a> <a href="/q/2_chr_29_3-5__quick_temple_restoration.htm">2 Chronicles 29:3–5 – How plausible is it that the priests and Levites restored the temple so quickly without any record of detailed construction or supply logistics? </a> <a href="/q/why_were_temple_repairs_delayed.htm">How do we reconcile the lengthy temple repair delays (2 Kings 12:6–7) with the supposed zeal of Jehoash and the priests? </a> <a href="/q/how_many_famine_years_for_david.htm">God sent his prophet to threaten David with how many years of famine? Seven (2 Samuel 24:13) Three (I Chronicles 21:12)</a> <a href="/q/why_is_jehoash's_faithfulness_contradicted.htm">What explains the contradictory portrayal of Jehoash's faithfulness here versus his assassination in 2 Kings 12:20, appearing to undermine his supposed righteousness?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_chronicles/24.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(12) To such as did the work of the service of the house of the Lord.--Heb., to the doer ('oseh) perhaps in a collective sense. Here, as in <a href="/1_chronicles/23-24.htm" title="These were the sons of Levi after the house of their fathers; even the chief of the fathers, as they were counted by number of names by their polls, that did the work for the service of the house of the LORD, from the age of twenty years and upward.">1Chronicles 23:24</a>, some MSS., and LXX., Syriac, and Vulgate, read the plural ('ose). So also the Arabic and Targum here. Those who had charge of the building, probably certain Levitical "inspectors of works," are meant. Vulg.: "Qui praeerant operibus domus." Comp. <a href="/2_kings/12-11.htm" title="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 worked on the house of the LORD,">2Kings 12:11</a> : "into the hand of the doers of the work, who were charged with the house of the Lord."And hired.--Rather, and they (i.e., the superintendents of works) were (from time to time) hiring masons (hewers) and carpenters. (See <a href="/1_chronicles/22-15.htm" title="Moreover there are workmen with you in abundance, hewers and workers of stone and timber, and all manner of cunning men for every manner of work.">1Chronicles 22:15</a>.)To mend--i.e., to repair (<a href="/2_chronicles/24-4.htm" title="And it came to pass after this, that Joash was minded to repair the house of the LORD.">2Chronicles 24:4</a>).The chronicler has abridged here considerably. (Comp. <a href="/2_kings/12-12.htm" title="And 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.">2Kings 12:12</a>.) . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_chronicles/24.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 12. - Gave it to such as did the work of the service; i.e. the persons responsible for the work, or "that had the oversight of it" (<a href="/2_kings/12-11.htm">2 Kings 12:11</a>). Carpenters. It is preferable to render here literally workmen or workers. Probably this clause purports that those responsible, as above, hired masons and workmen. And also such as wrought. Supply the preposition found in the Hebrew text, "to" before "such," and render again the same word (חָרָשֵׁי) literally, workers of iron and brass. <a href="/commentaries/2_chronicles/24-12.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Then the king הַמֶּ֜לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king and Jehoiada וִֽיהוֹיָדָ֗ע (wî·hō·w·yā·ḏā‘) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3077.htm">Strong's 3077: </a> Jehoiada -- 'the LORD knows', the name of several Israelites would give [the money] וַיִּתְּנֵ֨הוּ (way·yit·tə·nê·hū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> To give, put, set of those who אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to supervised עוֹשֵׂה֙ (‘ō·w·śêh) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make the labor עֲבוֹדַ֣ת (‘ă·ḇō·w·ḏaṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5656.htm">Strong's 5656: </a> Work of any kind on the house בֵּית־ (bêṯ-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> A house of the LORD יְהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel to hire שֹׂכְרִים֙ (śō·ḵə·rîm) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7936.htm">Strong's 7936: </a> To hire stonecutters חֹצְבִ֣ים (ḥō·ṣə·ḇîm) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2672.htm">Strong's 2672: </a> To cut, carve, to hew, split, square, quarry, engrave and carpenters וְחָרָשִׁ֔ים (wə·ḥā·rā·šîm) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2796.htm">Strong's 2796: </a> A fabricator, any material to restore לְחַדֵּ֖שׁ (lə·ḥad·dêš) Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2318.htm">Strong's 2318: </a> To be new, to rebuild the house בֵּ֣ית (bêṯ) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> A house of the LORD יְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel and וְ֠גַם (wə·ḡam) Conjunctive waw | Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1571.htm">Strong's 1571: </a> Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and workers לְחָרָשֵׁ֤י (lə·ḥā·rā·šê) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2796.htm">Strong's 2796: </a> A fabricator, any material in iron בַרְזֶל֙ (ḇar·zel) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1270.htm">Strong's 1270: </a> Iron, an iron implement and bronze וּנְחֹ֔שֶׁת (ū·nə·ḥō·šeṯ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5178.htm">Strong's 5178: </a> Copper, something made of that metal, coin, a fetter, base to repair לְחַזֵּ֖ק (lə·ḥaz·zêq) Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2388.htm">Strong's 2388: </a> To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer the house בֵּ֥ית (bêṯ) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> A house of the LORD. יְהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/24-12.htm">2 Chronicles 24:12 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/24-12.htm">2 Chronicles 24:12 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_chronicles/24-12.htm">2 Chronicles 24:12 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/24-12.htm">2 Chronicles 24:12 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/24-12.htm">2 Chronicles 24:12 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_chronicles/24-12.htm">2 Chronicles 24:12 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_chronicles/24-12.htm">2 Chronicles 24:12 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_chronicles/24-12.htm">2 Chronicles 24:12 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_chronicles/24-12.htm">2 Chronicles 24:12 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_chronicles/24-12.htm">2 Chronicles 24:12 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-12.htm">OT History: 2 Chronicles 24:12 The king and Jehoiada gave it (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_chronicles/24-11.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Chronicles 24:11"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 24:11" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_chronicles/24-13.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Chronicles 24:13"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 24:13" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>