When they were finished, they brought the rest of the money to the king and Jehoiada to make with it the 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. When they were finishedThis phrase refers to the completion of the restoration work on the temple, which had been neglected and desecrated during the reign of previous kings. The restoration was initiated by King Joash under the guidance of Jehoiada the priest. This completion signifies a return to proper worship and reverence for God’s house, highlighting the importance of maintaining the sanctity of places dedicated to God. they brought the rest of the money to the king and Jehoiada
The collection of money was initially gathered for the repair of the temple. The fact that there was money left over indicates careful management and possibly the generosity of the people. King Joash and Jehoiada, the high priest, were responsible for overseeing the use of these funds, demonstrating a partnership between the monarchy and the priesthood in spiritual and civic matters. and with it were made articles for the house of the LORD
The remaining funds were used to create new articles for the temple, replacing those that had been lost or desecrated. This act of restoration not only repaired the physical structure but also restored the proper tools for worship, emphasizing the importance of having dedicated and consecrated items for the service of God. utensils for the service and for the burnt offerings
These utensils were essential for the daily operations and rituals conducted in the temple. The burnt offerings were a central aspect of Israelite worship, symbolizing atonement and dedication to God. The restoration of these utensils signifies a renewal of proper worship practices and adherence to the laws given in the Torah. dishes, and other objects of gold and silver
The use of gold and silver for these objects reflects the value and honor given to the worship of God. These materials were often used in the construction of sacred items, as seen in the tabernacle and Solomon’s temple, symbolizing purity and divine glory. Throughout the days of Jehoiada
Jehoiada’s influence was significant during his lifetime, as he was a godly leader who guided King Joash in the ways of the Lord. His presence ensured that the worship practices were maintained according to God’s commandments. This highlights the impact of righteous leadership on the spiritual health of a nation. burnt offerings were presented regularly in the house of the LORD
Regular burnt offerings were a sign of ongoing devotion and obedience to God’s commands. This regularity indicates a period of spiritual renewal and faithfulness among the people of Judah. It also points to the importance of consistent worship and the role of the temple as the center of religious life in Israel. Persons / Places / Events 1. King JoashThe king of Judah who initiated the restoration of the temple. His reign was marked by a return to the worship of Yahweh, influenced by Jehoiada the priest. 2. Jehoiada the PriestA high priest who played a crucial role in guiding King Joash and restoring the temple. His leadership was instrumental in the spiritual revival of Judah. 3. The Temple of the LORDThe central place of worship for the Israelites in Jerusalem, which was repaired and restored during Joash's reign. 4. Burnt OfferingsSacrifices made to God as a sign of devotion and atonement, symbolizing the people's commitment to the covenant with Yahweh. 5. Articles of Gold and SilverSacred items made for the temple service, signifying the restoration of proper worship practices. Teaching Points The Importance of Godly LeadershipJehoiada's influence on Joash underscores the impact of godly mentorship and leadership in guiding others toward righteousness. Commitment to WorshipThe restoration of the temple and the continual offerings highlight the importance of maintaining a dedicated place and practice of worship in our lives. Stewardship of ResourcesThe use of remaining funds for temple articles teaches us about the wise and faithful stewardship of resources for God's purposes. Legacy of FaithfulnessThe continual offerings during Jehoiada's life remind us of the lasting impact of a life lived in faithful service to God. Bible Study Questions 1. How does the relationship between Joash and Jehoiada illustrate the importance of mentorship in our spiritual lives? 2. In what ways can we ensure that our places of worship remain central to our community and personal faith practices? 3. How can we apply the principle of stewardship seen in this passage to our own financial and material resources? 4. What are some modern-day "articles" or practices that help us maintain a focus on worship and service to God? 5. How does the concept of continual offerings in the Old Testament relate to the New Testament understanding of living sacrifices as described in Romans 12:1? Connections to Other Scriptures 2 Kings 12Provides a parallel account of Joash's reign and the temple restoration, highlighting the importance of maintaining the house of the LORD. Exodus 25-31Describes the original instructions for the construction and furnishing of the tabernacle, emphasizing the significance of sacred articles in worship. Hebrews 10Discusses the ultimate sacrifice of Christ, connecting the Old Testament practice of burnt offerings to the New Covenant. People Amaziah, Aram, Athaliah, David, Jehoiada, Jehozabad, Joash, Levites, Shimeath, Shimrith, Syrians, Zabad, Zechariah, ZibiahPlaces Beersheba, Damascus, JerusalemTopics Articles, Ascend, Buckets, Burned, Burnt, Burnt-offerings, Causing, Completing, Continually, Cups, Dishes, Finished, Gold, Incense, Jehoiada, Jehoi'ada, Lord's, Making, Minister, Money, Needed, Objects, Offer, Offered, Offering, Offerings, Pans, Presented, Regular, Rest, Service, Serving, Silver, Spoons, Temple, Utensils, Vessels, Whereof, Wherewith, WithalDictionary of Bible Themes 2 Chronicles 24:14 4363 silver
7734 leaders, spiritual 2 Chronicles 24:1-14 7245 Judah, kingdom of 2 Chronicles 24:13-14 7467 temple, Solomon's Library The King's Farewell
'Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye are like unto whited sepulchres, which indeed appear beautiful outward, but are within full of dead men's bones, and of all uncleanness. 28. Even so ye also outwardly appear righteous unto men, but within ye are full of hypocrisy and iniquity. 29. Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! because ye build the tombs of the prophets, and garnish the sepulchres of the righteous, 30. And say, If we had been in the days of our fathers, we …
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy ScriptureJoash
'And Joash did that which was right in the sight of the Lord all the days of Jehoiada the priest.... 17. Now after the death of Jehoiada came the princes of Judah, and made obeisance to the king. Then the king hearkened unto them.'--2 CHRON. xxiv. 2, 17. Here we have the tragedy of a soul. Joash begins life well and for the greater part of it remains faithful to his conscience and to his duty, and then, when outward circumstances change, he casts all behind him, forgets the past and commits moral …
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture Glad Givers and Faithful Workers
'And it came to pass after this, that Joash was minded to repair the house of the Lord. 5. And he gathered together the priests and the Levites, and said to them, go out unto the cities of Judah, and gather of all Israel money to repair the house of your God from year to year, and see that ye hasten the matter. Howbeit the Levites hastened it not. 6. And the king called for Jehoiada the chief, and said unto him, Why hast thou not required of the Levites to bring in out of Judah and out of Jerusalem …
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture The Channel of Power.
A Word that Sticks and Stings. I suppose everyone here can think of three or four persons whom he loves or regards highly, who are not christians. Can you? Perhaps in your own home circle, or in the circle of your close friends. They may be nice people, cultured, lovable, delightful companions, fond of music and good books, and all that; but this is true of them, that they do not trust and confess Jesus as a personal Savior. Can you think of such persons in your own circle? I am going to wait a …
S.D. Gordon—Quiet Talks on Power The Prophet Joel.
PRELIMINARY REMARKS. The position which has been assigned to Joel in the collection of the Minor Prophets, furnishes an external argument for the determination of the time at which Joel wrote. There cannot be any doubt that the Collectors were guided by a consideration of the chronology. The circumstance, that they placed the prophecies of Joel just between the two prophets who, according to the inscriptions and contents of their prophecies, belonged to the time of Jeroboam and Uzziah, is …
Ernst Wilhelm Hengstenberg—Christology of the Old Testament Conclusion
"Alleluia: for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth" (Rev. 19:6). In our Foreword to the Second Edition we acknowledge the need for preserving the balance of Truth. Two things are beyond dispute: God is Sovereign, man is responsible. In this book we have sought to expound the former; in our other works we have frequently pressed the latter. That there is real danger of over-emphasising the one and ignoring the other, we readily admit; yea, history furnishes numerous examples of cases of each. To emphasise …
Arthur W. Pink—The Sovereignty of God The Old Testament Canon from Its Beginning to Its Close.
The first important part of the Old Testament put together as a whole was the Pentateuch, or rather, the five books of Moses and Joshua. This was preceded by smaller documents, which one or more redactors embodied in it. The earliest things committed to writing were probably the ten words proceeding from Moses himself, afterwards enlarged into the ten commandments which exist at present in two recensions (Exod. xx., Deut. v.) It is true that we have the oldest form of the decalogue from the Jehovist …
Samuel Davidson—The Canon of the Bible Chronicles
The comparative indifference with which Chronicles is regarded in modern times by all but professional scholars seems to have been shared by the ancient Jewish church. Though written by the same hand as wrote Ezra-Nehemiah, and forming, together with these books, a continuous history of Judah, it is placed after them in the Hebrew Bible, of which it forms the concluding book; and this no doubt points to the fact that it attained canonical distinction later than they. Nor is this unnatural. The book …
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