Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version But they need not account for the money entrusted to them, because they are honest in their dealings.” New Living Translation But don’t require the construction supervisors to keep account of the money they receive, for they are honest and trustworthy men.” English Standard Version But no accounting shall be asked from them for the money that is delivered into their hand, for they deal honestly.” Berean Standard Bible But they need not account for the money put into their hands, since they work with integrity.” King James Bible Howbeit there was no reckoning made with them of the money that was delivered into their hand, because they dealt faithfully. New King James Version However there need be no accounting made with them of the money delivered into their hand, because they deal faithfully.” New American Standard Bible However, no accounting shall be made with them for the money handed over to them, because they deal honestly.” NASB 1995 “Only no accounting shall be made with them for the money delivered into their hands, for they deal faithfully.” NASB 1977 “Only no accounting shall be made with them for the money delivered into their hands, for they deal faithfully.” Legacy Standard Bible Only no accounting shall be made with them for the money given into their hands, for they deal faithfully.” Amplified Bible However, no accounting shall be required of them for the money placed in their hands, because they act faithfully.” Christian Standard Bible But no accounting is to be required from them for the silver given to them since they work with integrity.” Holman Christian Standard Bible But no accounting is to be required from them for the money put into their hands since they work with integrity.” American Standard Version Howbeit there was no reckoning made with them of the money that was delivered into their hand; for they dealt faithfully. Contemporary English Version They are honest, so we won't ask them to keep track of the money. English Revised Version Howbeit there was no reckoning made with them of the money that was delivered into their hand; for they dealt faithfully. GOD'S WORD® Translation Since the workmen are honest, don't require them to account for the money you give them." Good News Translation The men in charge of the work are thoroughly honest, so there is no need to require them to account for the funds." International Standard Version But you won't need to force them to be accountable for money already paid to them, since they're faithful." Majority Standard Bible But they need not account for the money put into their hands, since they work with integrity.” NET Bible Do not audit the foremen who disburse the silver, for they are honest." New Heart English Bible However there was no accounting made with them of the money that was delivered into their hand; for they dealt faithfully." Webster's Bible Translation But there was no reckoning made with them of the money that was delivered into their hand, because they dealt faithfully. World English Bible However, no accounting shall be asked of them for the money delivered into their hand, for they deal faithfully.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versiononly, the silver that is given into their hand is not reckoned with them, for they are dealing in faithfulness.” Young's Literal Translation only, the silver that is given into their hand is not reckoned with them, for in faithfulness they are dealing. Smith's Literal Translation But the silver given into their hand will not be reckoned with them, for they do in faith. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut 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. Catholic Public Domain Version 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.” New American Bible No reckoning shall be asked of them regarding the funds provided to them, because they hold positions of trust.” New Revised Standard Version But no accounting shall be asked from them for the money that is delivered into their hand, for they deal honestly.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHowever there was no accounting made with them of the money that was delivered into their hands, because they dealt faithfully. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated However, the money that was given into their hands was not accounted with them, because they were working by faith. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Howbeit there was no reckoning made with them of the money that was delivered into their hand; for they dealt faithfully. Brenton Septuagint Translation Only they did not call them to account for the money that was given to them, because they dealt faithfully. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Funding the Temple Repairs…6to the carpenters, builders, and masons—to buy timber and dressed stone to repair the temple. 7But they need not account for the money put into their hands, since they work with integrity.” Cross References 2 Chronicles 34:12 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, 2 Chronicles 34:10-11 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. Ezra 7:16-18 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. Nehemiah 7:70-72 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. Exodus 36:3-7 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.” ... 1 Kings 7:51 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. 1 Chronicles 29:6-9 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. ... 1 Chronicles 29:17 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. 2 Chronicles 24:12-14 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. 2 Chronicles 31:12 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. 2 Chronicles 29:34 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. Matthew 25:21 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!’ Luke 16:10-12 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? 1 Corinthians 4:2 Now it is required of stewards that they be found faithful. 2 Corinthians 8:20-21 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. Treasury of Scripture However, there was no reckoning made with them of the money that was delivered into their hand, because they dealt faithfully. Howbeit. 2 Kings 12:15 Moreover they reckoned not with the men, into whose hand they delivered the money to be bestowed on workmen: for they dealt faithfully. 2 Chronicles 24:14 And when they had finished it, they brought the rest of the money before the king and Jehoiada, whereof were made vessels for the house of the LORD, even vessels to minister, and to offer withal, 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. they dealt faithfully. Exodus 36:5,6 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… Nehemiah 7:2 That I gave my brother Hanani, and Hananiah the ruler of the palace, charge over Jerusalem: for he was a faithful man, and feared God above many. Proverbs 28:20 A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent. Jump to Previous Account Accounting Acting Deal Dealing Dealt Delivered Entrusted Faith Faithfully Faithfulness Good Hand Handed Hands Honestly Howbeit However Money Need Reckoned Reckoning Silver UseJump to Next Account Accounting Acting Deal Dealing Dealt Delivered Entrusted Faith Faithfully Faithfulness Good Hand Handed Hands Honestly Howbeit However Money Need Reckoned Reckoning Silver Use2 Kings 22 1. Josiah's good reign.3. He takes care for the repair of the temple. 8. Hilkiah having found a book of the law, 12. Josiah sends to Huldah to enquire of the Lord. 15. Huldah prophesies the destruction of Jerusalem, but respite thereof in Josiah's time. But they need not account 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 Proverbs 11:3, "The integrity of the upright guides them," emphasizing that those who walk in righteousness are guided by their moral compass rather than external oversight. for the money put into their hands since they work with integrity That was delivered . . . they dealt.--That is given . . . they deal. In 2Kings 12:14; 2Kings 12:16 the same construction is used in a different sense. (See the Notes there.) Verse 7. - Howbeit there was no reckoning made with them of the money that was delivered into their hand, because they dealt faithfully (comp. 2 Kings 12:15). The superintendents or overseers were persons of position, in whom full confidence was placed. Their names are given in 2 Chronicles 34:12. They were, all of them, Levites.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Butאַ֚ךְ (’aḵ) Adverb Strong's 389: A particle of affirmation, surely they need not לֹא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no account יֵחָשֵׁ֣ב (yê·ḥā·šêḇ) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2803: To think, account for the money הַכֶּ֖סֶף (hak·ke·sep̄) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3701: Silver, money put הַנִּתָּ֣ן (han·nit·tān) Article | Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set into עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against their hands, יָדָ֑ם (yā·ḏām) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 3027: A hand since כִּ֥י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction they הֵ֥ם (hêm) Pronoun - third person masculine plural Strong's 1992: They work עֹשִֽׂים׃ (‘ō·śîm) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 6213: To do, make with integrity.” בֶאֱמוּנָ֖ה (ḇe·’ĕ·mū·nāh) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 530: Firmness, steadfastness, fidelity Links 2 Kings 22:7 NIV2 Kings 22:7 NLT 2 Kings 22:7 ESV 2 Kings 22:7 NASB 2 Kings 22:7 KJV 2 Kings 22:7 BibleApps.com 2 Kings 22:7 Biblia Paralela 2 Kings 22:7 Chinese Bible 2 Kings 22:7 French Bible 2 Kings 22:7 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Kings 22:7 However there was no reckoning made (2Ki iiKi ii ki 2 kg 2kg) |