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International Version</a></span><br />But they need not account for the money entrusted to them, because they are honest in their dealings.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/2_kings/22.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />But don’t require the construction supervisors to keep account of the money they receive, for they are honest and trustworthy men.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_kings/22.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />But no accounting shall be asked from them for the money that is delivered into their hand, for they deal honestly.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_kings/22.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />But they need not account for the money put into their hands, since they work with integrity.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_kings/22.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Howbeit there was no reckoning made with them of the money that was delivered into their hand, because they dealt faithfully.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_kings/22.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />However there need be no accounting made with them of the money delivered into their hand, because they deal faithfully.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_kings/22.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />However, no accounting shall be made with them for the money handed over to them, because they deal honestly.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_kings/22.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Only no accounting shall be made with them for the money delivered into their hands, for they deal faithfully.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_kings/22.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“Only no accounting shall be made with them for the money delivered into their hands, for they deal faithfully.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_kings/22.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Only no accounting shall be made with them for the money given into their hands, for they deal faithfully.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_kings/22.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />However, no accounting shall be required of them for the money placed in their hands, because they act faithfully.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_kings/22.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But no accounting is to be required from them for the silver given to them since they work with integrity.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_kings/22.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But no accounting is to be required from them for the money put into their hands since they work with integrity.&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_kings/22.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Howbeit there was no reckoning made with them of the money that was delivered into their hand; for they dealt faithfully.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_kings/22.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />They are honest, so we won't ask them to keep track of the money. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_kings/22.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Howbeit there was no reckoning made with them of the money that was delivered into their hand; for they dealt faithfully.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_kings/22.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Since the workmen are honest, don't require them to account for the money you give them."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_kings/22.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The men in charge of the work are thoroughly honest, so there is no need to require them to account for the funds." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_kings/22.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />But you won't need to force them to be accountable for money already paid to them, since they're faithful."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_kings/22.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />But they need not account for the money put into their hands, since they work with integrity.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_kings/22.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Do not audit the foremen who disburse the silver, for they are honest." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_kings/22.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />However there was no accounting made with them of the money that was delivered into their hand; for they dealt faithfully."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_kings/22.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />But there was no reckoning made with them of the money that was delivered into their hand, because they dealt faithfully.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_kings/22.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />However, no accounting shall be asked of them for the money delivered into their hand, for they deal faithfully.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_kings/22.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />only, the silver that is given into their hand is not reckoned with them, for they are dealing in faithfulness.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_kings/22.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> only, the silver that is given into their hand is not reckoned with them, for in faithfulness they are dealing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_kings/22.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />But the silver given into their hand will not be reckoned with them, for they do in faith.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_kings/22.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />But let there be no reckoning made with them of the money which they receive, but let them have it in their power, and in their trust. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_kings/22.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Yet truly, let no account be given by them of the money that they receive. Instead, let them have it within their power and trust.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_kings/22.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />No reckoning shall be asked of them regarding the funds provided to them, because they hold positions of trust.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_kings/22.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />But no accounting shall be asked from them for the money that is delivered into their hand, for they deal honestly.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_kings/22.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />However there was no accounting made with them of the money that was delivered into their hands, because they dealt faithfully.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_kings/22.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />However, the money that was given into their hands was not accounted with them, because they were working by faith.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_kings/22.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Howbeit there was no reckoning made with them of the money that was delivered into their hand; for they dealt faithfully.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_kings/22.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Only they did not call them to account for the money that was given to them, because they dealt faithfully.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_kings/22-7.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FiLs3w_mMFQ?start=7658" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/2_kings/22.htm">Funding the Temple Repairs</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">6</span>to the carpenters, builders, and masons—to buy timber and dressed stone to repair the temple. <span class="reftext">7</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/389.htm" title="389: ’aḵ (Adv) -- Surely, howbeit. Akin to 'aken; a particle of affirmation, surely; hence only.">But</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō- (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">they need not</a> <a href="/hebrew/2803.htm" title="2803: yê·ḥā·šêḇ (V-Nifal-Imperf-3ms) -- To think, account. ">account</a> <a href="/hebrew/854.htm" title="854: ’it·tām (Prep:: 3mp) -- With (denoting proximity). Probably from 'anah; properly, nearness, near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3701.htm" title="3701: hak·ke·sep̄ (Art:: N-ms) -- Silver, money. From kacaph; silver; by implication, money.">for the money</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: han·nit·tān (Art:: V-Nifal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">put</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">into</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: yā·ḏām (N-fsc:: 3mp) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">their hands,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">since</a> <a href="/hebrew/1992.htm" title="1992: hêm (Pro-3mp) -- They. Or hemmah; masculine plural from halak; they.">they</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ‘ō·śîm (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mp) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">work</a> <a href="/hebrew/530.htm" title="530: ḇe·’ĕ·mū·nāh (Prep-b:: N-fs) --); or (shortened) >emunah feminine of 'emuwn; literally firmness; figuratively security; morally fidelity.">with integrity.”</a> </span><div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/34-12.htm">2 Chronicles 34:12</a></span><br />And the men did the work faithfully. The Levites overseeing them were Jahath and Obadiah, descendants of Merari, and Zechariah and Meshullam, descendants of Kohath. Other Levites, all skilled with musical instruments,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/34-10.htm">2 Chronicles 34:10-11</a></span><br />They put it into the hands of those supervising the work in the house of the LORD, who in turn gave it to the workmen restoring and repairing the house of the LORD. / They also gave money to the carpenters and builders to buy dressed stone, as well as timbers for couplings and beams for the buildings that the kings of Judah had allowed to deteriorate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/7-16.htm">Ezra 7:16-18</a></span><br />together with all the silver and gold you may find in all the province of Babylon, as well as the freewill offerings of the people and priests to the house of their God in Jerusalem. / With this money, therefore, you are to buy as many bulls, rams, and lambs as needed, together with their grain offerings and drink offerings, and offer them on the altar at the house of your God in Jerusalem. / You and your brothers may do whatever seems best with the rest of the silver and gold, according to the will of your God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/7-70.htm">Nehemiah 7:70-72</a></span><br />Some of the heads of the families contributed to the project. The governor gave to the treasury 1,000 darics of gold, 50 bowls, and 530 priestly garments. / And some of the heads of the families gave to the treasury for the project 20,000 darics of gold and 2,200 minas of silver. / The rest of the people gave a total of 20,000 darics of gold, 2,000 minas of silver, and 67 priestly garments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/36-3.htm">Exodus 36:3-7</a></span><br />They received from Moses all the contributions that the Israelites had brought to carry out the service of constructing the sanctuary. Meanwhile, the people continued to bring freewill offerings morning after morning, / so that all the skilled craftsmen who were doing all the work on the sanctuary left their work / and said to Moses, “The people are bringing more than enough for doing the work the LORD has commanded us to do.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/7-51.htm">1 Kings 7:51</a></span><br />So all the work that King Solomon had performed for the house of the LORD was completed. Then Solomon brought in the items his father David had dedicated—the silver, the gold, and the furnishings—and he placed them in the treasuries of the house of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/29-6.htm">1 Chronicles 29:6-9</a></span><br />Then the leaders of the families, the officers of the tribes of Israel, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and the officials in charge of the king’s work gave willingly. / Toward the service of God’s house they gave 5,000 talents and 10,000 darics of gold, 10,000 talents of silver, 18,000 talents of bronze, and 100,000 talents of iron. / Whoever had precious stones gave them to the treasury of the house of the LORD, under the care of Jehiel the Gershonite. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/29-17.htm">1 Chronicles 29:17</a></span><br />I know, my God, that You test the heart and delight in uprightness. All these things I have given willingly and with an upright heart, and now I have seen Your people who are present here giving joyfully and willingly to You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/24-12.htm">2 Chronicles 24:12-14</a></span><br />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. / So 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. / When they were finished, they brought the rest of the money to the king and Jehoiada, and with it were made articles for the house of the LORD—utensils for the service and for the burnt offerings, dishes, and other objects of gold and silver. Throughout the days of Jehoiada, burnt offerings were presented regularly in the house of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/31-12.htm">2 Chronicles 31:12</a></span><br />And they faithfully brought in the contributions, tithes, and dedicated gifts. Conaniah the Levite was the officer in charge of them, and his brother Shimei was second.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/29-34.htm">2 Chronicles 29:34</a></span><br />However, since there were not enough priests to skin all the burnt offerings, their Levite brothers helped them until the work was finished and until the priests had consecrated themselves. For the Levites had been more diligent in consecrating themselves than the priests had been.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/25-21.htm">Matthew 25:21</a></span><br />His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Enter into the joy of your master!’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/16-10.htm">Luke 16:10-12</a></span><br />Whoever is faithful with very little will also be faithful with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much. / So if you have not been faithful with worldly wealth, who will entrust you with true riches? / And if you have not been faithful with the belongings of another, who will give you belongings of your own?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/4-2.htm">1 Corinthians 4:2</a></span><br />Now it is required of stewards that they be found faithful.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/8-20.htm">2 Corinthians 8:20-21</a></span><br />We want to avoid any criticism of the way we administer this generous gift. / For we are taking great care to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord, but also in the eyes of men.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">However, there was no reckoning made with them of the money that was delivered into their hand, because they dealt faithfully.</p><p class="hdg">Howbeit.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_kings/12-15.htm">2 Kings 12:15</a></b></br> Moreover they reckoned not with the men, into whose hand they delivered the money to be bestowed on workmen: for they dealt faithfully.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/24-14.htm">2 Chronicles 24:14</a></b></br> And when they had finished <i>it</i>, they brought the rest of the money before the king and Jehoiada, whereof were made vessels for the house of the LORD, <i>even</i> vessels to minister, and to offer <i>withal</i>, and spoons, and vessels of gold and silver. And they offered burnt offerings in the house of the LORD continually all the days of Jehoiada.</p><p class="hdg">they dealt faithfully.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/36-5.htm">Exodus 36:5,6</a></b></br> And they spake unto Moses, saying, The people bring much more than enough for the service of the work, which the LORD commanded to make… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/7-2.htm">Nehemiah 7:2</a></b></br> That I gave my brother Hanani, and Hananiah the ruler of the palace, charge over Jerusalem: for he <i>was</i> a faithful man, and feared God above many.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/28-20.htm">Proverbs 28:20</a></b></br> A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_kings/16-18.htm">Account</a> <a href="/2_kings/12-15.htm">Accounting</a> <a href="/2_kings/17-32.htm">Acting</a> <a href="/2_kings/6-31.htm">Deal</a> <a href="/exodus/21-8.htm">Dealing</a> <a href="/2_kings/21-6.htm">Dealt</a> <a href="/2_kings/19-12.htm">Delivered</a> <a href="/numbers/12-7.htm">Entrusted</a> <a href="/2_kings/19-10.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/2_kings/20-3.htm">Faithfully</a> <a href="/2_kings/20-3.htm">Faithfulness</a> <a href="/2_kings/22-5.htm">Good</a> <a href="/2_kings/22-5.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/2_kings/19-10.htm">Handed</a> <a href="/2_kings/21-14.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/2_kings/12-15.htm">Honestly</a> <a href="/2_kings/17-40.htm">Howbeit</a> <a href="/2_kings/17-40.htm">However</a> <a href="/2_kings/22-4.htm">Money</a> <a href="/2_kings/12-5.htm">Need</a> <a href="/2_kings/12-15.htm">Reckoned</a> <a href="/numbers/23-9.htm">Reckoning</a> <a href="/2_kings/22-4.htm">Silver</a> <a href="/2_kings/17-17.htm">Use</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_kings/22-9.htm">Account</a> <a href="/matthew/12-36.htm">Accounting</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-2.htm">Acting</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-2.htm">Deal</a> <a href="/ezra/10-17.htm">Dealing</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-3.htm">Dealt</a> <a href="/2_kings/22-8.htm">Delivered</a> <a href="/2_kings/22-9.htm">Entrusted</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/5-20.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/19-9.htm">Faithfully</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/19-9.htm">Faithfulness</a> <a href="/2_kings/25-24.htm">Good</a> <a href="/2_kings/22-9.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/5-20.htm">Handed</a> <a href="/2_kings/22-11.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-17.htm">Honestly</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-21.htm">Howbeit</a> <a href="/2_kings/23-9.htm">However</a> <a href="/2_kings/22-9.htm">Money</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-26.htm">Need</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/5-1.htm">Reckoned</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-11.htm">Reckoning</a> <a href="/2_kings/23-33.htm">Silver</a> <a href="/2_kings/23-10.htm">Use</a><div class="vheading2">2 Kings 22</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_kings/22-1.htm">Josiah's good reign.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_kings/22-3.htm">He takes care for the repair of the temple.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_kings/22-8.htm">Hilkiah having found a book of the law,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_kings/22-12.htm">Josiah sends to Huldah to enquire of the Lord.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_kings/22-15.htm">Huldah prophesies the destruction of Jerusalem, but respite thereof in Josiah's time.</a></span><br></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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <script type="text/javascript"> </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script><br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading"><a href="/study/2_kings/22.htm">Berean Study Bible</a></div><b>But they need not account</b><br />This phrase indicates a level of trust and confidence in the workers' honesty and integrity. In the Hebrew context, the word for "account" (חשבון, cheshbon) implies a detailed reckoning or audit. The absence of such a requirement suggests a system where trust is paramount, reflecting a society that values personal integrity and communal responsibility. This trust is reminiscent of the biblical principle found in <a href="/proverbs/11-3.htm">Proverbs 11:3</a>, "The integrity of the upright guides them," emphasizing that those who walk in righteousness are guided by their moral compass rather than external oversight.<p><b>for the money put into their hands</b><br />The "money" (כסף, keseph) here refers to the silver collected for the temple repairs. In ancient Israel, the temple was not only a religious center but also a symbol of national identity and unity. The phrase "put into their hands" suggests a direct and personal responsibility, highlighting the workers' role as stewards of God's resources. This stewardship is a recurring biblical theme, reminding believers of the importance of managing God's gifts wisely and faithfully, as seen in the Parable of the Talents (<a href="/matthew/25-14.htm">Matthew 25:14-30</a>).<p><b>since they work with integrity</b><br />The Hebrew word for "integrity" (אֱמוּנָה, emunah) conveys a sense of faithfulness, reliability, and truthfulness. This term is often associated with God's own character, as seen in <a href="/deuteronomy/32-4.htm">Deuteronomy 32:4</a>, "He is the Rock, His work is perfect; for all His ways are justice, a God of truth and without injustice; righteous and upright is He." The workers' integrity reflects their alignment with God's nature, serving as a model for believers to emulate. In a broader sense, this integrity is a testament to the transformative power of faith, which calls individuals to live out their beliefs in every aspect of life.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_kings/22.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(7) <span class= "bld">Howbeit there was.</span>--<span class= "ital">Only let there be</span>. The words of <a href="/context/2_kings/22-6.htm" title="To carpenters, and builders, and masons, and to buy timber and hewn stone to repair the house.">2Kings 22:6-7</a> are part of the royal mandate.<p><span class= "bld">That was delivered . . .</span> <span class= "bld">they dealt</span>.--<span class= "ital">That is given . . . they deal</span>. In <a href="/2_kings/12-14.htm" title="But they gave that to the workmen, and repaired therewith the house of the LORD.">2Kings 12:14</a>; <a href="/2_kings/12-16.htm" title="The trespass money and sin money was not brought into the house of the LORD: it was the priests'.">2Kings 12:16</a> the same construction is used in a different sense. (See the Notes there.)<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_kings/22.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 7.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Howbeit there was no reckoning made with them of the money that was delivered into their hand, because they dealt faithfully</span> (comp. <a href="/2_kings/12-15.htm">2 Kings 12:15</a>). The superintendents or overseers were persons of position, in whom full confidence was placed. Their names are given in <a href="/2_chronicles/34-12.htm">2 Chronicles 34:12</a>. They were, all of them, Levites. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_kings/22-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">But</span><br /><span class="heb">אַ֚ךְ</span> <span class="translit">(’aḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_389.htm">Strong's 389: </a> </span><span class="str2">A particle of affirmation, surely</span><br /><br /><span class="word">they need not</span><br /><span class="heb">לֹא־</span> <span class="translit">(lō-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">account</span><br /><span class="heb">יֵחָשֵׁ֣ב</span> <span class="translit">(yê·ḥā·šêḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2803.htm">Strong's 2803: </a> </span><span class="str2">To think, account</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for the money</span><br /><span class="heb">הַכֶּ֖סֶף</span> <span class="translit">(hak·ke·sep̄)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3701.htm">Strong's 3701: </a> </span><span class="str2">Silver, money</span><br /><br /><span class="word">put</span><br /><span class="heb">הַנִּתָּ֣ן</span> <span class="translit">(han·nit·tān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> </span><span class="str2">To give, put, set</span><br /><br /><span class="word">into</span><br /><span class="heb">עַל־</span> <span class="translit">(‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">their hands,</span><br /><span class="heb">יָדָ֑ם</span> <span class="translit">(yā·ḏām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">since</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(kî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">they</span><br /><span class="heb">הֵ֥ם</span> <span class="translit">(hêm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1992.htm">Strong's 1992: </a> </span><span class="str2">They</span><br /><br /><span class="word">work</span><br /><span class="heb">עֹשִֽׂים׃</span> <span class="translit">(‘ō·śîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with integrity.”</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶאֱמוּנָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(ḇe·’ĕ·mū·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_530.htm">Strong's 530: </a> </span><span class="str2">Firmness, steadfastness, fidelity</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_kings/22-7.htm">2 Kings 22:7 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_kings/22-7.htm">2 Kings 22:7 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_kings/22-7.htm">2 Kings 22:7 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_kings/22-7.htm">2 Kings 22:7 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_kings/22-7.htm">2 Kings 22:7 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_kings/22-7.htm">2 Kings 22:7 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_kings/22-7.htm">2 Kings 22:7 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_kings/22-7.htm">2 Kings 22:7 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_kings/22-7.htm">2 Kings 22:7 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_kings/22-7.htm">2 Kings 22:7 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_kings/22-7.htm">OT History: 2 Kings 22:7 However there was no reckoning made (2Ki iiKi ii ki 2 kg 2kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_kings/22-6.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Kings 22:6"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Kings 22:6" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_kings/22-8.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Kings 22:8"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Kings 22:8" /></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>