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class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/1_kings/15.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/1_kings/15.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />He brought into the temple of the LORD the silver and gold and the articles that he and his father had dedicated.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_kings/15.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />He brought into the Temple of the LORD the silver and gold and the various items that he and his father had dedicated.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_kings/15.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And he brought into the house of the LORD the sacred gifts of his father and his own sacred gifts, silver, and gold, and vessels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_kings/15.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />And he brought into the house of the LORD the silver and gold and the articles that he and his father had dedicated.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_kings/15.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And he brought in the things which his father had dedicated, and the things which himself had dedicated, into the house of the LORD, silver, and gold, and vessels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_kings/15.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />He also brought into the house of the LORD the things which his father had dedicated, and the things which he himself had dedicated: silver and gold and utensils.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_kings/15.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And he brought into the house of the LORD the holy gifts of his father and his own holy gifts: silver, gold, and <i>valuable</i> utensils.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_kings/15.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />He brought into the house of the LORD the dedicated things of his father and his own dedicated things: silver and gold and utensils.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_kings/15.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And he brought into the house of the LORD the dedicated things of his father and his own dedicated things: silver and gold and utensils.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_kings/15.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And he brought into the house of Yahweh the holy things of his father and his own holy things: silver and gold and utensils.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_kings/15.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />He brought the things which his father had dedicated and the things which he had dedicated into the house of the LORD—silver, gold, and utensils <i>and</i> accessories.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_kings/15.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He brought his father’s consecrated gifts and his own consecrated gifts into the LORD’s temple: silver, gold, and utensils.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_kings/15.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He brought his father&#8217s consecrated gifts and his own consecrated gifts into the LORD&#8217s temple: silver, gold, and utensils. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_kings/15.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And he brought into the house of Jehovah the things that his father had dedicated, and the things that himself had dedicated, silver, and gold, and vessels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_kings/15.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />He placed in the temple all the silver and gold objects that he and his father had dedicated to the LORD. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_kings/15.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And he brought into the house of the LORD the things that his father had dedicated, and the things that himself had dedicated, silver, and gold, and vessels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_kings/15.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He brought into the LORD's temple the silver, the gold, and the utensils he and his father had set apart as holy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_kings/15.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He placed in the Temple all the objects his father had dedicated to God, as well as the gold and silver objects that he himself dedicated. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_kings/15.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Asa brought into the LORD's Temple the things that his father had dedicated, as well as his own dedicated gifts such as silver, gold, and temple service implements.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_kings/15.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And he brought into the house of the LORD the silver and gold and the articles that he and his father had dedicated.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_kings/15.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He brought the holy items that he and his father had made into the LORD's temple, including the silver, gold, and other articles. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_kings/15.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He brought into the house of the LORD the things that his father had dedicated, and the things that himself had dedicated, silver, and gold, and vessels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_kings/15.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And he brought the things which his father had dedicated, and the things which himself had dedicated, into the house of the LORD, silver, and gold, and vessels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_kings/15.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He brought into Yahweh’s house the things that his father had dedicated, and the things that he himself had dedicated: silver, gold, and utensils. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_kings/15.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and he brings in the sanctified things of his father, and his own sanctified things, to the house of YHWH: silver, and gold, and vessels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_kings/15.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and he bringeth in the sanctified things of his father, and his own sanctified things, to the house of Jehovah, silver, and gold, and vessels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_kings/15.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And he will bring in the holy things of his fathers, and his holy things to the house of Jehovah, silver and gold and vessels.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_kings/15.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And he brought in the things which his father had dedicated, and he had vowed, into the house of the Lord, silver and gold, and vessels. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_kings/15.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And he brought the things that his father had sanctified and vowed back to the house of the Lord: the silver, and the gold, and the vessels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_kings/15.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />He brought into the house of the LORD his father’s and his own votive offerings of silver and gold and various vessels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/15.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />He brought into the house of the LORD the votive gifts of his father and his own votive gifts—silver, gold, and utensils.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/15.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And he brought the things which his fathers had dedicated and the things which he himself had dedicated into the house of the LORD, silver and gold and vessels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_kings/15.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And he brought the holy things of his fathers and his holy things to the house of LORD JEHOVAH, silver and gold and garments.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_kings/15.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And he brought into the house of the LORD the things that his father had hallowed, and the things that himself had hallowed, silver, and gold, and vessels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_kings/15.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And he brought in the pillars of his father, he even brought in his gold and silver pillars into the house of the Lord, and <i>his</i> vessels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_kings/15-15.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xx9A0AxPaoQ?start=6033" 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/1_kings/15.htm">Asa Reigns in Judah</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">14</span>The high places were not removed, but Asa’s heart was fully devoted to the LORD all his days. <span class="reftext">15</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: way·yā·ḇê (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">And he brought</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.">into 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/3701.htm" title="3701: ke·sep̄ (N-ms) -- Silver, money. From kacaph; silver; by implication, money.">the silver</a> <a href="/hebrew/2091.htm" title="2091: wə·zā·hāḇ (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- Gold. From an unused root meaning to shimmer; gold, figuratively, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky.">and gold</a> <a href="/hebrew/3627.htm" title="3627: wə·ḵê·lîm (Conj-w:: N-mp) -- An article, utensil, vessel. From kalah; something prepared, i.e. Any apparatus.">and other articles</a> <a href="/hebrew/6944.htm" title="6944: wə·qå̄·ḏə·šō (Conj-w:: N-mpc) -- Apartness, sacredness. From qadash; a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity.">that he</a> <a href="/hebrew/1.htm" title="1: ’ā·ḇîw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Father. A primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application).">and his father</a> <a href="/hebrew/6944.htm" title="6944: qā·ḏə·šê (N-mpc) -- Apartness, sacredness. From qadash; a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity.">had dedicated.</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/15-18.htm">2 Chronicles 15:18</a></span><br />And he brought into the house of God the silver and gold and the articles that he and his father had dedicated.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/8-4.htm">1 Kings 8:4</a></span><br />and they brought up the ark of the LORD and the Tent of Meeting with all its sacred furnishings. So the priests and Levites carried them up.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/5-5.htm">2 Chronicles 5:5</a></span><br />and they brought up the ark and the Tent of Meeting with all its sacred furnishings. The Levitical priests carried them up.<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="/2_chronicles/24-7.htm">2 Chronicles 24:7</a></span><br />For the sons of that wicked woman Athaliah had broken into the house of God and had even used the sacred objects of the house of the LORD for the Baals.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/12-18.htm">2 Kings 12:18</a></span><br />So King Joash of Judah took all the sacred objects dedicated by his fathers—Jehoshaphat, Jehoram, and Ahaziah, the kings of Judah—along with his own consecrated items and all the gold found in the treasuries of the house of the LORD and the royal palace, and he sent them to Hazael king of Aram. So Hazael withdrew from Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/16-8.htm">2 Kings 16:8</a></span><br />Ahaz also took the silver and gold found in the house of the LORD and in the treasuries of the king’s palace, and he sent it as a gift to the king of Assyria.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/18-15.htm">2 Kings 18:15-16</a></span><br />Hezekiah gave him all the silver that was found in the house of the LORD and in the treasuries of the royal palace. / At that time Hezekiah stripped the gold with which he had plated the doors and doorposts of the temple of the LORD, and he gave it to the king of Assyria.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/29-3.htm">2 Chronicles 29:3</a></span><br />In the first month of the first year of his reign, Hezekiah opened and repaired the doors of 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/35-3.htm">2 Chronicles 35:3</a></span><br />To the Levites who taught all Israel and were holy to the LORD, Josiah said: “Put the holy ark in the temple built by Solomon son of David king of Israel. It is not to be carried around on your shoulders. Now serve the LORD your God and His people Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/6-19.htm">Matthew 6:19-21</a></span><br />Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. / But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. / For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/12-6.htm">Matthew 12:6</a></span><br />But I tell you that One greater than the temple is here.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/23-16.htm">Matthew 23:16-17</a></span><br />Woe to you, blind guides! You say, ‘If anyone swears by the temple, it means nothing; but if anyone swears by the gold of the temple, he is bound by his oath.’ / You blind fools! Which is greater: the gold, or the temple that makes it sacred?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/12-41.htm">Mark 12:41-44</a></span><br />As Jesus was sitting opposite the treasury, He watched the crowd putting money into it. And many rich people put in large amounts. / Then one poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which amounted to a small fraction of a denarius. / Jesus called His disciples to Him and said, “Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put more than all the others into the treasury. ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And he brought in the things which his father had dedicated, and the things which himself had dedicated, into the house of the LORD, silver, and gold, and vessels.</p><p class="hdg">he brought</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/7-51.htm">1 Kings 7:51</a></b></br> So was ended all the work that king Solomon made for the house of the LORD. And Solomon brought in the things which David his father had dedicated; <i>even</i> the silver, and the gold, and the vessels, did he put among the treasures of the house of the LORD.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/26-26.htm">1 Chronicles 26:26-28</a></b></br> Which Shelomith and his brethren <i>were</i> over all the treasures of the dedicated things, which David the king, and the chief fathers, the captains over thousands and hundreds, and the captains of the host, had dedicated… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/14-13.htm">2 Chronicles 14:13</a></b></br> And Asa and the people that <i>were</i> with him pursued them unto Gerar: and the Ethiopians were overthrown, that they could not recover themselves; for they were destroyed before the LORD, and before his host; and they carried away very much spoil.</p><p class="hdg">things [heb] holy </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_kings/10-25.htm">Articles</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-63.htm">Dedicated</a> <a href="/2_samuel/8-6.htm">Gifts</a> <a href="/1_kings/14-26.htm">Gold</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-7.htm">Hallowed</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-7.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/1_kings/14-28.htm">House</a> <a href="/2_samuel/8-11.htm">Sanctified</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-29.htm">Silver</a> <a href="/1_kings/14-28.htm">Temple</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-4.htm">Utensils</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-25.htm">Vessels</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/23-18.htm">Votive</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_kings/12-13.htm">Articles</a> <a href="/2_kings/12-4.htm">Dedicated</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-2.htm">Gifts</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-18.htm">Gold</a> <a href="/2_kings/12-4.htm">Hallowed</a> <a href="/1_kings/19-15.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-18.htm">House</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-14.htm">Sanctified</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-18.htm">Silver</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-32.htm">Temple</a> <a href="/2_kings/14-14.htm">Utensils</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-33.htm">Vessels</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/15-18.htm">Votive</a><div class="vheading2">1 Kings 15</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/15-1.htm">Abijam's wicked reign</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/15-7.htm">Asa succeeds him</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/15-9.htm">Asa's good reign</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/15-16.htm">The war between Baasha and him causes him to make a league with Ben-Hadad</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/15-23.htm">Jehoshaphat succeeds Asa</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/15-25.htm">Nadab's wicked reign</a></span><br><span class="reftext">27. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/15-27.htm">Baasha conspiring against him, executes Ahijah's prophecy</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/15-31.htm">Nadab's acts and death</a></span><br><span class="reftext">33. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/15-33.htm">Baasha's wicked reign</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'; 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The "house of the LORD" is the temple in Jerusalem, which was the central place of worship for the Israelites. Asa's actions demonstrate his commitment to honoring God and maintaining the sanctity of the temple. This act of bringing treasures into the temple can be seen as a renewal of covenant faithfulness, reminiscent of Solomon's dedication of the temple in <a href="/1_kings/8.htm">1 Kings 8</a>.<p><b>the silver and gold</b><br>Silver and gold were valuable commodities in the ancient Near East, often used in trade, tribute, and religious offerings. By bringing these precious metals into the temple, Asa was not only enriching the temple treasury but also symbolizing the dedication of wealth to God's service. This act can be compared to the offerings made by the Israelites during the construction of the tabernacle (<a href="/exodus/35-22.htm">Exodus 35:22-24</a>) and Solomon's temple (<a href="/1_kings/7-51.htm">1 Kings 7:51</a>). It reflects a heart of worship and reverence, prioritizing divine over personal wealth.<p><b>and the articles that he and his father had dedicated</b><br>The "articles" likely refer to various items used in temple worship, such as vessels, utensils, or other sacred objects. Asa's father, Abijam (also known as Abijah), had previously dedicated these items, indicating a family tradition of devotion to God. This continuity underscores the importance of generational faithfulness and the passing down of spiritual heritage. The dedication of these articles can be seen as a type of Christ, who dedicated Himself fully to the Father's will, serving as the ultimate offering and mediator between God and humanity.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/asa.htm">Asa</a></b><br>Asa was the king of Judah who reigned for 41 years. He is noted for his religious reforms and efforts to rid Judah of idolatry, aligning his actions with the will of God.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/h/house_of_the_lord.htm">House of the LORD</a></b><br>This refers to the temple in Jerusalem, the central place of worship for the Israelites, where offerings and dedications were made to God.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/silver_and_gold.htm">Silver and Gold</a></b><br>These were valuable items dedicated to the temple, symbolizing wealth and devotion. Asa's dedication of these items signifies his commitment to honoring God.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/a/asa's_father.htm">Asa's Father (Abijam/Abijah)</a></b><br>Asa's father, who reigned before him, had also dedicated items to the temple. Asa continued this tradition, showing respect for his father's intentions and a desire to maintain a godly legacy.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/d/dedication.htm">Dedication</a></b><br>The act of setting apart items for sacred use in the temple, reflecting a commitment to God and His service.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/c/commitment_to_godly_heritage.htm">Commitment to Godly Heritage</a></b><br>Asa's actions demonstrate the importance of honoring and continuing the godly practices of previous generations. We should seek to uphold and build upon the spiritual legacies left by our forebears.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/v/value_of_dedication.htm">Value of Dedication</a></b><br>The dedication of valuable items to the temple underscores the principle of giving our best to God. We are called to dedicate our resources, time, and talents to His service.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_reformation.htm">Spiritual Reformation</a></b><br>Asa's reforms show the necessity of removing idolatry and sin from our lives. We must continually evaluate and purify our hearts to align with God's will.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithful_stewardship.htm">Faithful Stewardship</a></b><br>Asa's dedication of treasures reflects faithful stewardship. We are entrusted with resources and should use them to glorify God and further His kingdom.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_kings_15.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 15</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_for_asa's_treaty_with_ben-hadad.htm">Does any historical evidence support or contradict Asa's treaty with Ben-hadad of Syria in 1 Kings 15:18-20?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/proof_of_jeroboam's_downfall.htm">Where is the historical or archaeological proof confirming the prophesied downfall of Jeroboam's house (1 Kings 14:10-11)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_king_david_deceive_and_kill.htm">Why does King David, described elsewhere as righteous (1 Kings 15:5), resort to deceit and murder in 2 Samuel 11:14-17?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/do_records_support_solomon's_city_builds.htm">According to 1 Kings 9:15, Solomon used forced labor to build key cities, but do historical or archaeological records support such extensive construction under his reign?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_kings/15.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(15) <span class= "bld">Which his father had dedicated.</span>--These seem to be the spoils of his own victory over the Egyptian army and Abijah's victory over Jeroboam. They replenished for a time the treasury, swept bare in the reign of Rehoboam by the host of Shishak.<span class= "bld"><p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/15.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 15.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And he brought in the things which his gather had dedicated</span> [Heb. the <span class="accented">holy things of his father</span>. These were probably the spoils Abijah had taken in his war with Jeroboam (<a href="/2_chronicles/13-18.htm">2 Chronicles 13:18</a>)], <span class="cmt_word">and the things which himself had dedicated</span> [These were probably the spoils of the Ethiopians (<a href="/2_chronicles/14-15.htm">2 Chronicles 14:15</a>; cf. 15:11)], into [the Hebrew omits this word. Keil says that "house" is an accusative governed by "brought"], <span class="cmt_word">the house of the Lord</span>, <span class="cmt_word">silver and gold, and vessels.</span> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_kings/15-15.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">And he brought</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיָּבֵא֙</span> <span class="translit">(way·yā·ḇê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come in, come, go in, go</span><br /><br /><span class="word">into the house</span><br /><span class="heb">בֵּ֣ית</span> <span class="translit">(bêṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> </span><span class="str2">A house</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the silver</span><br /><span class="heb">כֶּ֥סֶף</span> <span class="translit">(ke·sep̄)</span><br /><span class="parse">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">and gold</span><br /><span class="heb">וְזָהָ֖ב</span> <span class="translit">(wə·zā·hāḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2091.htm">Strong's 2091: </a> </span><span class="str2">Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and other articles</span><br /><span class="heb">וְכֵלִֽים׃</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḵê·lîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3627.htm">Strong's 3627: </a> </span><span class="str2">Something prepared, any apparatus</span><br /><br /><span class="word">that he</span><br /><span class="heb">וְקָדְשֵׁ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(wə·qā·ḏə·šê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6944.htm">Strong's 6944: </a> </span><span class="str2">A sacred place, thing, sanctity</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and his father</span><br /><span class="heb">אָבִ֔יו</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·ḇîw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1.htm">Strong's 1: </a> </span><span class="str2">Father</span><br /><br /><span class="word">had dedicated.</span><br /><span class="heb">קָדְשֵׁ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(qā·ḏə·šê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6944.htm">Strong's 6944: </a> </span><span class="str2">A sacred place, thing, sanctity</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/15-15.htm">1 Kings 15:15 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_kings/15-15.htm">1 Kings 15:15 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_kings/15-15.htm">1 Kings 15:15 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_kings/15-15.htm">1 Kings 15:15 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_kings/15-15.htm">1 Kings 15:15 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/15-15.htm">1 Kings 15:15 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/15-15.htm">1 Kings 15:15 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/15-15.htm">1 Kings 15:15 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/15-15.htm">1 Kings 15:15 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_kings/15-15.htm">1 Kings 15:15 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_kings/15-15.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 15:15 He brought into the house of Yahweh (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/15-14.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 15:14"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 15:14" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/15-16.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 15:16"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 15:16" /></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>