Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version But by the twenty-third year of King Joash the priests still had not repaired the temple. New Living Translation But by the twenty-third year of Joash’s reign, the priests still had not repaired the Temple. English Standard Version But by the twenty-third year of King Jehoash, the priests had made no repairs on the house. Berean Standard Bible By the twenty-third year of the reign of Joash, however, the priests had not yet repaired the damage to the temple. King James Bible But it was so, that in the three and twentieth year of king Jehoash the priests had not repaired the breaches of the house. New King James Version Now it was so, by the twenty-third year of King Jehoash, that the priests had not repaired the damages of the temple. New American Standard Bible But it came about that in the twenty-third year of King Jehoash, the priests had not repaired any damage to the house. NASB 1995 But it came about that in the twenty-third year of King Jehoash the priests had not repaired the damages of the house. NASB 1977 But it came about that in the twenty-third year of King Jehoash the priests had not repaired the damages of the house. Legacy Standard Bible Now it happened that in the twenty-third year of King Jehoash the priests had not repaired the damages of the house. Amplified Bible But it came about in the twenty-third year of [the reign of] King Jehoash, that the priests still had not repaired the damages of the LORD’S house. Christian Standard Bible But by the twenty-third year of the reign of King Joash, the priests had not repaired the damage to the temple. Holman Christian Standard Bible But by the twenty-third year of the reign of King Joash, the priests had not repaired the damage to the temple. American Standard Version But it was so, that in the three and twentieth year of king Jehoash the priests had not repaired the breaches of the house. Contemporary English Version But the priests never started repairing the temple. So in the twenty-third year of his rule, English Revised Version But it was so, that in the three and twentieth year of king Jehoash the priests had not repaired the breaches of the house. GOD'S WORD® Translation But by Joash's twenty-third year as king, the priests still had not repaired the temple. Good News Translation But by the twenty-third year of Joash's reign the priests still had not made any repairs in the Temple. International Standard Version But 23 years into the reign of king Jehoash, the priests still had not repaired the leaks in the Temple. Majority Standard Bible By the twenty-third year of the reign of Joash, however, the priests had not yet repaired the damage to the temple. NET Bible By the twenty-third year of King Jehoash's reign the priests had still not repaired the damage to the temple. New Heart English Bible But it was so, that in the three and twentieth year of king Jehoash the priests had not repaired the breaches of the house. Webster's Bible Translation But it was so, that in the three and twentieth year of king Jehoash the priests had not repaired the breaches of the house. World English Bible But it was so, that in the twenty-third year of King Jehoash the priests had not repaired the damage to the house. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd it comes to pass, in the twenty-third year of King Jehoash, the priests have not strengthened the breach of the house, Young's Literal Translation And it cometh to pass, in the twenty and third year of king Jehoash, the priests have not strengthened the breach of the house, Smith's Literal Translation And it will be in the year the twenty and third year to king Jehoash, and the priests strengthened not the breach of the house. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleNow till the three and twentieth year of king Joas, the priests did not make the repairs of the temple. Catholic Public Domain Version And yet, even until the twenty-third year of king Jehoash, the priests did not repair the surfaces of the temple. New American Bible Nevertheless, as late as the twenty-third year of the reign of King Joash, the priests had not made needed repairs on the temple. New Revised Standard Version But by the twenty-third year of King Jehoash the priests had made no repairs on the house. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut it was so, that even in the twenty-third year of King Joash the priests had not repaired the breaches of the house. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And in the twentythird year of King Yoash, the Priests had not made a repair of the house. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917But it was so, that in the three and twentieth year of king Jehoash the priests had not repaired the breaches of the house. Brenton Septuagint Translation And it came to pass in the twenty-third year of king Joas the priests had not repaired the breaches of the house. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Joash Repairs the Temple…5Let every priest receive it from his constituency, and let it be used to repair any damage found in the temple.” 6By the twenty-third year of the reign of Joash, however, the priests had not yet repaired the damage to the temple. 7So King Joash called Jehoiada and the other priests and said, “Why have you not repaired the damage to the temple? Now, therefore, take no more money from your constituency, but hand it over for the repair of the temple.”… Cross References 2 Chronicles 24:5 So he gathered the priests and Levites and said, “Go out to the cities of Judah and collect the money due annually from all Israel, to repair the house of your God. Do it quickly.” The Levites, however, did not make haste. 2 Chronicles 24:4 Some time later, Joash set his heart on repairing the house of the LORD. 2 Chronicles 24:6 So the king called Jehoiada the high priest and said, “Why have you not required the Levites to bring from Judah and Jerusalem the tax imposed by Moses the servant of the LORD and by the assembly of Israel for the Tent of the Testimony?” 2 Chronicles 24:12 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. 2 Kings 22:5-6 And let them deliver it into the hands of the supervisors of those doing the work on the house of the LORD, who in turn are to give it to the workmen repairing the damages to the house of the LORD— / to the carpenters, builders, and masons—to buy timber and dressed stone to repair the temple. Nehemiah 3:1-32 At the Sheep Gate, Eliashib the high priest and his fellow priests began rebuilding. They dedicated it and installed its doors. After building as far as the Tower of the Hundred and the Tower of Hananel, they dedicated the wall. / The men of Jericho built next to Eliashib, and Zaccur son of Imri built next to them. / The Fish Gate was rebuilt by the sons of Hassenaah. They laid its beams and installed its doors, bolts, and bars. ... Haggai 1:4 “Is it a time for you yourselves to live in your paneled houses, while this house lies in ruins?” Haggai 1:2 that this is what the LORD of Hosts says: “These people say, ‘The time has not yet come to rebuild the house of the LORD.’” Ezra 3:7 They gave money to the masons and carpenters, and food and drink and oil to the people of Sidon and Tyre to bring cedar logs from Lebanon to Joppa by sea, as authorized by Cyrus king of Persia. Ezra 6:14 So the Jewish elders built and prospered through the prophesying of Haggai the prophet and Zechariah son of Iddo. They finished building according to the command of the God of Israel and the decrees of Cyrus, Darius, and Artaxerxes, kings of Persia. 1 Kings 6:12 “As for this temple you are building, if you walk in My statutes, carry out My ordinances, and keep all My commandments by walking in them, I will fulfill through you the promise I made to your father David. 1 Kings 11:11 Then the LORD said to Solomon, “Because you have done this and have not kept My covenant and My statutes, which I have commanded you, I will tear the kingdom away from you and give it to your servant. 1 Kings 12:15 So the king did not listen to the people, and indeed this turn of events was from the LORD, to fulfill the word He had spoken to Jeroboam son of Nebat through Ahijah the Shilonite. Matthew 21:12-13 Then Jesus entered the temple courts and drove out all who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the seats of those selling doves. / And He declared to them, “It is written: ‘My house will be called a house of prayer.’ But you are making it ‘a den of robbers.’” Mark 11:15-17 When they arrived in Jerusalem, Jesus entered the temple courts and began to drive out those who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the seats of those selling doves. / And He would not allow anyone to carry merchandise through the temple courts. / Then Jesus began to teach them, and He declared, “Is it not written: ‘My house will be called a house of prayer for all the nations’? But you have made it ‘a den of robbers.’” Treasury of Scripture But it was so, that in the three and twentieth year of king Jehoash the priests had not repaired the breaches of the house. 1 Samuel 2:29,30 Wherefore kick ye at my sacrifice and at mine offering, which I have commanded in my habitation; and honourest thy sons above me, to make yourselves fat with the chiefest of all the offerings of Israel my people? … 2 Chronicles 29:34 But the priests were too few, so that they could not flay all the burnt offerings: wherefore their brethren the Levites did help them, till the work was ended, and until the other priests had sanctified themselves: for the Levites were more upright in heart to sanctify themselves than the priests. Isaiah 56:10-12 His watchmen are blind: they are all ignorant, they are all dumb dogs, they cannot bark; sleeping, lying down, loving to slumber… Jump to Previous Breach Breaches Damaged Damages Good House Jehoash Jeho'ash Joash Parts Priests Repaired Repairs Strengthened Temple Third Three Twentieth Twenty Twenty-ThirdJump to Next Breach Breaches Damaged Damages Good House Jehoash Jeho'ash Joash Parts Priests Repaired Repairs Strengthened Temple Third Three Twentieth Twenty Twenty-Third2 Kings 12 1. Jehoash reigns well all the days of Jehoiada4. He gives order for the repair of the temple 17. Hazael is diverted from Jerusalem by a present of the hallowed treasures 19. Jehoash being slain, Amaziah succeeds him By the twenty-third year of the reign of Joash Joash, also known as Jehoash, became king of Judah at a young age and reigned for 40 years. His reign is noted for the restoration of the temple, which had fallen into disrepair. The twenty-third year marks a significant point in his reign, highlighting a period of stagnation in the temple repairs. This delay reflects the challenges in leadership and the complexities of managing religious and political duties. Joash's reign is a reminder of the importance of perseverance and accountability in leadership. however, the priests had not yet repaired the damage to the temple Persons / Places / Events 1. Joash (Jehoash)King of Judah who began his reign at a young age and was initially guided by the priest Jehoiada. He is noted for his efforts to repair the temple. 2. The Priests Religious leaders responsible for the temple's upkeep and spiritual guidance of the people. In this context, they were tasked with repairing the temple but had not fulfilled their duties. 3. The Temple (House of the LORD) The central place of worship for the Israelites in Jerusalem, which had fallen into disrepair and needed restoration. 4. Jehoiada The high priest who played a significant role in Joash's early reign, providing spiritual and political guidance. 5. The Twenty-Third Year of Joash's Reign A specific time marker indicating a prolonged period during which the temple repairs were neglected. Teaching Points Accountability in LeadershipLeaders, both spiritual and secular, must be held accountable for their responsibilities. Joash's failure to ensure the temple repairs were completed serves as a reminder of the importance of oversight and diligence. Prioritizing God's Work The neglect of the temple repairs highlights the danger of allowing God's work to become secondary. Believers are called to prioritize their spiritual commitments and ensure that God's house and mission are maintained. The Role of Stewardship The priests' failure to repair the temple underscores the importance of faithful stewardship. Christians are entrusted with resources and responsibilities that must be managed wisely for God's glory. The Consequences of Neglect Neglecting spiritual duties can lead to deterioration, both physically and spiritually. Regular attention to one's spiritual life and commitments is essential for growth and health. The Importance of Follow-Through Good intentions must be matched with action. Joash's initial desire to repair the temple was commendable, but it required persistent effort and follow-through to be realized.(6) In the three and twentieth year.--Jenoash may have ordered the restoration in his twentieth year, when he came of age. It is noticeable that he and not Jehoiada takes the initiative in the matter. The chronicler states that the king had ordered the priests and the Levites "to hasten the matter," but that "the Levites hastened it not."Verse 6. - But it was so, that in the three and twentieth year of King Jehoash the priests had not repaired the breaches of the house. No charge is made against the priests of malversation or embezzlement. They had simply been negligent. Probably very little money had come in; and they had not been very active in their endeavors to obtain larger contributions. It must be remembered that what went to the fabric fund would, for the most part, be a deduction from the ordinary revenue of the temple, which was not, perhaps, much in excess of the ordinary demands upon it. We can, therefore, quite understand that the king's policy would not be popular with the priests (see 2 Chronicles 24:5). Still, it is to be observed that they are not said to have executed no repairs, but only not to have "made haste" and completed their task by the time that the king looked for its completion. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Butוַיְהִ֗י (way·hî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be by the twenty-third עֶשְׂרִ֧ים (‘eś·rîm) Number - common plural Strong's 6242: Twenty, twentieth year בִּשְׁנַ֨ת (biš·naṯ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 8141: A year of the reign לַמֶּ֣לֶךְ (lam·me·leḵ) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king of Joash, יְהוֹאָ֑שׁ (yə·hō·w·’āš) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3060: Joash -- 'Yah is strong', the name of several Israelites the priests הַכֹּהֲנִ֖ים (hak·kō·hă·nîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3548: Priest had not לֹֽא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no repaired חִזְּק֥וּ (ḥiz·zə·qū) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 2388: To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer the damage בֶּ֥דֶק (be·ḏeq) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 919: A fissure, rent, breach to the temple. הַבָּֽיִת׃ (hab·bā·yiṯ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1004: A house Links 2 Kings 12:6 NIV2 Kings 12:6 NLT 2 Kings 12:6 ESV 2 Kings 12:6 NASB 2 Kings 12:6 KJV 2 Kings 12:6 BibleApps.com 2 Kings 12:6 Biblia Paralela 2 Kings 12:6 Chinese Bible 2 Kings 12:6 French Bible 2 Kings 12:6 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Kings 12:6 But it was so that (2Ki iiKi ii ki 2 kg 2kg) |
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