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class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/2_kings/12.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/2_kings/12.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />They did not require an accounting from those to whom they gave the money to pay the workers, because they acted with complete honesty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/2_kings/12.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />No accounting of this money was required from the construction supervisors, because they were honest and trustworthy men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_kings/12.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And they did not ask for an accounting from the men into whose hand they delivered the money to pay out to the workmen, for they dealt honestly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_kings/12.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />No accounting was required from the men who received the money to pay the workmen, because they acted with integrity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_kings/12.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Moreover they reckoned not with the men, into whose hand they delivered the money to be bestowed on workmen: for they dealt faithfully.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_kings/12.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Moreover they did not require an account from the men into whose hand they delivered the money to be paid to workmen, for they dealt faithfully.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_kings/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Moreover, they did not require an accounting from the men into whose hands they gave the money to pay to those who did the work, because they acted faithfully.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_kings/12.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Moreover, they did not require an accounting from the men into whose hand they gave the money to pay to those who did the work, for they dealt faithfully.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_kings/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Moreover, they did not require an accounting from the men into whose hand they gave the money to pay to those who did the work, for they dealt faithfully.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_kings/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Moreover, they did not require an accounting from the men into whose hand they paid the money in order to pay those who did the work, for they were doing it faithfully.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_kings/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Moreover, they did not require an accounting from the men into whose hands they placed the money to be paid to those who did the work, for they acted in good faith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_kings/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />No accounting was required from the men who received the silver to pay those doing the work, since they worked with integrity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_kings/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />No accounting was required from the men who received the money to pay those doing the work, since they worked with integrity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_kings/12.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Moreover they reckoned not with the men, into whose hand they delivered the money to give to them that did the work; for they dealt faithfully.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_kings/12.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The men in charge were honest, so no one had to keep track of the money. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_kings/12.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Moreover they reckoned not with the men, into whose hand they delivered the money to give to them that did the work: for they dealt faithfully.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_kings/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />They didn't require the men who were entrusted with the money for the workers to give an account, because they were honest people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_kings/12.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The men in charge of the work were thoroughly honest, so there was no need to require them to account for the funds. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_kings/12.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Furthermore, they required no accounting from the men into whose hand they had paid the money to do the work, because the workers acted in good faith. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_kings/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />No accounting was required from the men who received the money to pay the workmen, because they acted with integrity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_kings/12.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />They did not audit the treasurers who disbursed the funds to the foremen, for they were honest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_kings/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Moreover they did not demand an accounting from the men into whose hand they delivered the money to give to those who did the work; for they dealt faithfully.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_kings/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Moreover, they reckoned not with the men, into whose hand they delivered the money to be bestowed on workmen: for they dealt faithfully.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_kings/12.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Moreover they didn’t demand an accounting from the men into whose hand they delivered the money to give to those who did the work; for they dealt faithfully. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_kings/12.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and they do not reckon with the men into whose hand they give the money to give to those doing the work, for they are dealing in faithfulness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_kings/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and they do not reckon with the men into whose hand they give the money to give to those doing the work, for in faithfulness they are dealing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_kings/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And they will not reckon with the men which they will give the silver into their hand to give to those doing the work, for they do in faith.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_kings/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And they reckoned not with the men that received the money to distribute it to the workmen, but they bestowed it faithfully. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_kings/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And they did not ration the money to the men who received it in order to distribute it to the artisans. Instead, they bestowed it with faith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_kings/12.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Moreover, no reckoning was asked of those who were provided with the funds to give to the workers, because they held positions of trust.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_kings/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />They did not ask an accounting from those into whose hand they delivered the money to pay out to the workers, for they dealt honestly.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_kings/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Moreover they did not ask an accounting from the men to whom they delivered the money to give it to the workmen; for they dealt faithfully in paying out the repair money.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_kings/12.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And they made no accounting with the men who were giving them the money to give to those doing the work, because they gave the money of the repair by faith.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_kings/12.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Moreover they reckoned not with the men, into whose hand they delivered the money to give to them that did the work; for they dealt faithfully.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_kings/12.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Also they took no account of the men into whose hands they gave the money to give to the workmen, for they acted faithfully.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_kings/12-15.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/FiLs3w_mMFQ?start=4219" 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/12.htm">Joash Repairs the Temple</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">14</span>Instead, it was paid to those doing the work, and with it they repaired the house of the LORD. <span class="reftext">15</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">No</a> <a href="/hebrew/2803.htm" title="2803: yə·ḥaš·šə·ḇū (V-Piel-Imperf-3mp) -- To think, account. ">accounting was required</a> <a href="/hebrew/854.htm" title="854: ’eṯ- (Prep) -- With (denoting proximity). Probably from 'anah; properly, nearness, near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: hā·’ă·nā·šîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">from the men</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">who</a> <a href="/hebrew/3701.htm" title="3701: hak·ke·sep̄ (Art:: N-ms) -- Silver, money. From kacaph; silver; by implication, money.">received the money</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."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: yā·ḏām (N-fsc:: 3mp) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)"></a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: lā·ṯêṯ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: yit·tə·nū (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">to pay</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/6213.htm" title="6213: lə·‘ō·śê (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">the workmen,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4399.htm" title="4399: ham·mə·lā·ḵāh (Art:: N-fs) -- From the same as mal'ak; properly, deputyship, i.e. Ministry; generally, employment or work; also property."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">because</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.">acted</a> <a href="/hebrew/530.htm" title="530: ḇe·’ĕ·mu·nāh (Prep-b:: N-fs) --); or (shortened) >emunah feminine of 'emuwn; literally firmness; figuratively security; morally fidelity.">with integrity.</a> </span><span class="reftext">16</span>The money from the guilt offerings and sin offerings was not brought into the house of the LORD; it belonged to the priests.…<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/24-14.htm">2 Chronicles 24:14</a></span><br />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/24-12.htm">2 Chronicles 24:12-13</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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/22-7.htm">2 Kings 22:7</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="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/29-17.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="/exodus/36-5.htm">Exodus 36:5-7</a></span><br />and said to Moses, “The people are bringing more than enough for doing the work the LORD has commanded us to do.” / After Moses had given an order, they sent a proclamation throughout the camp: “No man or woman should make anything else as an offering for the sanctuary.” So the people were restrained from bringing more, / since what they already had was more than enough to perform all the work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/7-2.htm">Nehemiah 7:2</a></span><br />Then I put my brother Hanani in charge of Jerusalem, along with Hananiah the commander of the fortress, because he was a faithful man who feared God more than most.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/13-13.htm">Nehemiah 13:13</a></span><br />I appointed as treasurers over the storerooms Shelemiah the priest, Zadok the scribe, and Pedaiah of the Levites, with Hanan son of Zaccur, the son of Mattaniah, to assist them, because they were considered trustworthy. They were responsible for distributing the supplies to their fellow Levites.<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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/8-16.htm">2 Corinthians 8:16-18</a></span><br />But thanks be to God, who put into the heart of Titus the same devotion I have for you. / For not only did he welcome our appeal, but he is eagerly coming to you of his own volition. / Along with Titus we are sending the brother who is praised by all the churches for his work in the gospel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/8-6.htm">2 Corinthians 8:6</a></span><br />So we urged Titus to help complete your act of grace, just as he had started it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/9-12.htm">2 Corinthians 9:12-13</a></span><br />For this ministry of service is not only supplying the needs of the saints but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanksgiving to God. / Because of the proof this ministry provides, the saints will glorify God for your obedient confession of the gospel of Christ, and for the generosity of your contribution to them and to all the others.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/4-8.htm">Philippians 4:8</a></span><br />Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think on these things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-17.htm">Romans 12:17</a></span><br />Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Carefully consider what is right in the eyes of everybody.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">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="hdg">they reckoned</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_kings/22-7.htm">2 Kings 22:7</a></b></br> Howbeit there was no reckoning made with them of the money that was delivered into their hand, because they dealt faithfully.</p><p class="hdg">for they dealt</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/34-12.htm">2 Chronicles 34:12</a></b></br> And the men did the work faithfully: and the overseers of them <i>were</i> Jahath and Obadiah, the Levites, of the sons of Merari; and Zechariah and Meshullam, of the sons of the Kohathites, to set <i>it</i> forward; and <i>other of</i> the Levites, all that could skill of instruments of musick.</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="/matthew/24-45.htm">Matthew 24:45</a></b></br> Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season?</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/9-5.htm">Accounting</a> <a href="/1_samuel/2-23.htm">Accounts</a> <a href="/1_kings/21-26.htm">Acted</a> <a href="/2_kings/5-24.htm">Bestowed</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-21.htm">Complete</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-25.htm">Dealt</a> <a href="/2_kings/11-10.htm">Delivered</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-9.htm">Demand</a> <a href="/2_kings/9-23.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/1_samuel/12-24.htm">Faithfully</a> <a href="/2_kings/12-12.htm">Good</a> <a href="/2_kings/11-11.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-18.htm">Honestly</a> <a href="/2_kings/12-13.htm">Money</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-5.htm">Moreover</a> <a href="/2_kings/9-26.htm">Pay</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-21.htm">Reckoned</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-59.htm">Require</a> <a href="/2_kings/10-20.htm">Statement</a> <a href="/1_kings/21-2.htm">Use</a> <a href="/2_kings/12-14.htm">Work</a> <a href="/ruth/2-21.htm">Workers</a> <a href="/2_kings/12-14.htm">Workmen</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_kings/22-7.htm">Accounting</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-30.htm">Accounts</a> <a href="/2_kings/17-32.htm">Acted</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/17-18.htm">Bestowed</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-8.htm">Complete</a> <a href="/2_kings/21-6.htm">Dealt</a> <a href="/2_kings/13-3.htm">Delivered</a> <a href="/nehemiah/5-12.htm">Demand</a> <a href="/2_kings/14-14.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/2_kings/20-3.htm">Faithfully</a> <a href="/2_kings/20-3.htm">Good</a> <a href="/2_kings/13-3.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/2_kings/22-7.htm">Honestly</a> <a href="/2_kings/12-16.htm">Money</a> <a href="/2_kings/17-9.htm">Moreover</a> <a href="/2_kings/22-5.htm">Pay</a> <a href="/2_kings/22-7.htm">Reckoned</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/21-3.htm">Require</a> <a href="/ezra/4-6.htm">Statement</a> <a href="/2_kings/17-17.htm">Use</a> <a href="/2_kings/19-18.htm">Work</a> <a href="/2_kings/22-5.htm">Workers</a> <a href="/2_kings/22-5.htm">Workmen</a><div class="vheading2">2 Kings 12</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_kings/12-1.htm">Jehoash reigns well all the days of Jehoiada</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_kings/12-4.htm">He gives order for the repair of the temple</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_kings/12-17.htm">Hazael is diverted from Jerusalem by a present of the hallowed treasures</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_kings/12-19.htm">Jehoash being slain, Amaziah succeeds him</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 men referred to here were likely overseers or treasurers responsible for the funds collected for temple repairs. The lack of required accounting suggests a high level of trust in their character. This reflects the biblical principle of stewardship, where individuals are entrusted with resources and responsibilities. In the broader biblical narrative, trustworthiness is a valued trait, as seen in the parable of the talents (<a href="/matthew/25-14.htm">Matthew 25:14-30</a>).<p><b>who received the money to pay the workmen,</b><br>The funds were collected for the specific purpose of repairing the temple, which had fallen into disrepair. This task was significant, as the temple was not only a place of worship but also a symbol of God's presence among His people. The workmen were likely skilled laborers, possibly including carpenters and masons, who were essential for the restoration work. This reflects the biblical theme of using one's skills and resources for the service of God, as seen in the construction of the tabernacle (<a href="/exodus/31.htm">Exodus 31:1-11</a>).<p><b>because they acted with integrity.</b><br>Integrity is a key biblical virtue, often associated with righteousness and faithfulness. The men’s integrity ensured that the funds were used appropriately, highlighting the importance of honesty in financial dealings. This mirrors the character of God, who is described as faithful and true (<a href="/deuteronomy/32-4.htm">Deuteronomy 32:4</a>). The emphasis on integrity also connects to the New Testament teachings on honesty and transparency, such as in <a href="/2_corinthians/8-21.htm">2 Corinthians 8:21</a>, which speaks of doing what is right in the eyes of both the Lord and man.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/k/king_joash.htm">King Joash (Jehoash)</a></b><br>The king of Judah who initiated the repair of the temple. His reign is marked by efforts to restore the temple and religious practices.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/p/priests_and_levites.htm">Priests and Levites</a></b><br>Religious leaders responsible for the temple's upkeep and the collection of funds for its repair.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/temple_of_the_lord.htm">Temple of the LORD</a></b><br>The central place of worship in Jerusalem, which had fallen into disrepair and was in need of restoration.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/w/workmen.htm">Workmen</a></b><br>Skilled laborers and craftsmen hired to repair the temple. They were trusted to use the funds appropriately.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/f/fidelity_in_stewardship.htm">Fidelity in Stewardship</a></b><br>The key theme of this verse, highlighting the trustworthiness and integrity of those handling the temple funds.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/i/integrity_in_stewardship.htm">Integrity in Stewardship</a></b><br>The verse highlights the importance of integrity and trustworthiness in handling resources. As Christians, we are called to be faithful stewards of what God has entrusted to us, whether it be finances, time, or talents.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_and_accountability.htm">Trust and Accountability</a></b><br>The absence of required accounting underscores the high level of trust placed in the workmen. In our lives, we should strive to be trustworthy so that others can have confidence in our actions and decisions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_community_in_god's_work.htm">The Role of Community in God's Work</a></b><br>The repair of the temple was a communal effort involving various roles. This teaches us the value of working together in the body of Christ to accomplish God's purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_service.htm">Faithfulness in Service</a></b><br>The workmen's fidelity serves as a model for serving God with dedication and honesty. We should aim to serve in our churches and communities with the same level of commitment.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_kings_12.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Kings 12</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_truth_according_to_the_bible.htm">What does the Bible teach about money?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/did_jesus_cleanse_the_temple_same_day.htm">Did Jesus cleanse the temple the same day he entered Jerusalem? Yes (Matthew 21:12) or No, he waited until the next day (Mark 11:1-17)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_david_sneak_into_saul's_camp.htm">How could David and Abishai enter Saul's camp and take his spear and water jug unnoticed by 3,000 soldiers? (1 Samuel 26:7-12)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_bioethics.htm">What role did Egyptians play in biblical narratives?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_kings/12.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(15) <span class= "bld">Moreover they reckoned not.</span>--Rather, <span class= "ital">and they were not wont to reckon.</span><p><span class= "bld">To be bestowed on workmen.</span>--Literally, <span class= "ital">to give to the doers of the work.</span> Here the phrase "doers of the work" obviously means the artisans, not the superintendents, as in <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>.<p><span class= "bld">They dealt faithfully.</span>--This is not a covert thrust at the priests, as Thenius imagines. The statement of the verse is repeated in <a href="/2_kings/22-7.htm" title="However, there was no reckoning made with them of the money that was delivered into their hand, because they dealt faithfully.">2Kings 22:7</a>, in connection with the restoration of the Temple under Josiah, where the priests are not concerned in the matter at all. All that is meant is, that the officials entrusted with the oversight of the work were above suspicion, and did not belie their reputation.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_kings/12.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 15.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Moreover they reckoned not with the men, into whose hand they delivered the money to be bestowed on workmen.</span> Society rests upon faith and trust. In all business transactions confidence must be reposed in some one, whose character is the guarantee of his honesty. In the case before us, the overseers of the temple were the persons trusted to expend the money aright (see ver. 11). The overseers (<a href="/2_kings/11-18.htm">2 Kings 11:18</a>) had been appointed by the high priest. <span class="cmt_word">For they dealt faithfully</span>; <span class="accented">i.e.</span> honestly. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_kings/12-15.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">No</span><br /><span class="heb">וְלֹ֧א</span> <span class="translit">(wə·lō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | 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">accounting was required</span><br /><span class="heb">יְחַשְּׁב֣וּ</span> <span class="translit">(yə·ḥaš·šə·ḇū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine plural<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">from the men</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאֲנָשִׁ֗ים</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’ă·nā·šîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_582.htm">Strong's 582: </a> </span><span class="str2">Man, mankind</span><br /><br /><span class="word">who</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲשֶׁ֨ר</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·šer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - relative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that</span><br /><br /><span class="word">received the money</span><br /><span class="heb">הַכֶּ֙סֶף֙</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">to pay</span><br /><span class="heb">יִתְּנ֤וּ</span> <span class="translit">(yit·tə·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural<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">the workmen,</span><br /><span class="heb">לְעֹשֵׂ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(lə·‘ō·śê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct<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">because</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">acted</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 fidelity.</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶאֱמֻנָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(ḇe·’ĕ·mu·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/12-15.htm">2 Kings 12:15 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_kings/12-15.htm">2 Kings 12:15 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_kings/12-15.htm">2 Kings 12:15 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_kings/12-15.htm">2 Kings 12:15 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_kings/12-15.htm">2 Kings 12:15 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_kings/12-15.htm">2 Kings 12:15 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_kings/12-15.htm">2 Kings 12:15 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_kings/12-15.htm">2 Kings 12:15 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_kings/12-15.htm">2 Kings 12:15 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_kings/12-15.htm">2 Kings 12:15 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_kings/12-15.htm">OT History: 2 Kings 12:15 Moreover they didn't demand an accounting (2Ki iiKi ii ki 2 kg 2kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_kings/12-14.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Kings 12:14"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Kings 12:14" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_kings/12-16.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Kings 12:16"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Kings 12:16" /></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>