2 Kings 12:4 “Then Joash said to the priests, “Collect all the money brought as sacr…”

2 Kings 12:4

Then Joash said to the priests, “Collect all the money brought as sacred gifts into the house of the LORD—the census money, the money from vows, and the money brought voluntarily into the house of the LORD.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

And Jehoash said to the priests, All the money of the dedicated things that is brought into the house of the LORD, even the money of every one that passeth the account, the money that every man is set at, and all the money that cometh into any man’s heart to bring into the house of the LORD,

World English Bible

Jehoash said to the priests, “All the money of the holy things that is brought into the LORD’s house, in current money, the money of the people for whom each man is evaluated, and all the money that it comes into any man’s heart to bring into the LORD’s house,

American Standard Version

And Jehoash said to the priests, All the money of the hallowed things that is brought into the house of Jehovah, in current money, the money of the persons for whom each man is rated, and all the money that it cometh into any man’s heart to bring into the house of Jehovah,

Geneva Bible 1599

And Iehoash sayde to the Priestes, All the siluer of dedicate things that bee brought to the house of the Lord, that is, the money of them that are vnder the count, the money that euery man is set at, and all the money that one offereth willingly, and bringeth into the house of the Lord,

Darby Translation

And Jehoash said to the priests, All the money of the hallowed things that is brought into the house of Jehovah, the money of every one that passes [the account], the money at which every man is valued, [and] all the money that comes into any man's heart to bring into the house of Jehovah,

Young's Literal Translation

And Jehoash saith unto the priests, 'All the money of the sanctified things that is brought in to the house of Jehovah, the money of him who is passing over, each the money of his valuation, all the money that it goeth up on the heart of a man to bring in to the house of Jehovah,

Bible in Basic English

And Jehoash said to the priests, All the money of the holy things, which comes into the house of the Lord, (the amount fixed for every man's payment,) and all the money given by any man freely from the impulse of his heart,

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Cross references

“A. M. 3148. B.C. 856. said to the priests”

2 Kings 22:4 2 Chronicles 29:4–11 2 Chronicles 35:2

2 Kings 22:4 · BSB

“Go up to Hilkiah the high priest and have him count the money that has been brought into the house of the LORD, which the doorkeepers have collected from the people.

2 Chronicles 29:4–11 · BSB

Then he brought in the priests and Levites and gathered them in the square on the east side.

2 Chronicles 35:2 · BSB

He appointed the priests to their duties and encouraged them in the service of the house of the LORD.

“the money”

2 Kings 12:18 1 Kings 7:1 2 Chronicles 15:18 2 Chronicles 31:12 1 Chronicles 18:11

2 Kings 12:18 · BSB

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…

1 Kings 7:1 · BSB

Solomon, however, took thirteen years to complete the construction of his entire palace.

2 Chronicles 15:18 · BSB

And he brought into the house of God the silver and gold and the articles that he and his father had dedicated.

2 Chronicles 31:12 · BSB

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.

1 Chronicles 18:11 · BSB

and King David dedicated these to the LORD, along with the silver and gold he had carried off from all these nations—from Edom and Moab, and from the Ammonites, Philistines, and Amalekites.

“dedicated things”

Leviticus 27:12–27 Leviticus 27:31 Leviticus 5:15 Leviticus 5:16

Leviticus 27:12–27 · BSB

The priest shall set its value, whether high or low; as the priest values it, the price will be set.

Leviticus 27:31 · BSB

If a man wishes to redeem part of his tithe, he must add a fifth to its value.

Leviticus 5:15 · BSB

“If someone acts unfaithfully and sins unintentionally against any of the LORD’s holy things, he must bring his guilt offering to the LORD: an unblemished ram from the flock, of proper value in silver shekels according t…

Leviticus 5:16 · BSB

Regarding any holy thing he has harmed, he must make restitution by adding a fifth of its value to it and giving it to the priest, who will make atonement on his behalf with the ram as a guilt offering, and he will be fo…

“even the money”

Exodus 30:12–16 2 Chronicles 24:9 2 Chronicles 24:10

Exodus 30:12–16 · BSB

“When you take a census of the Israelites to number them, each man must pay the LORD a ransom for his life when he is counted. Then no plague will come upon them when they are numbered.

2 Chronicles 24:9 · BSB

And a proclamation was issued in Judah and Jerusalem that they were to bring to the LORD the tax imposed by Moses the servant of God on Israel in the wilderness.

2 Chronicles 24:10 · BSB

All the officers and all the people rejoiced and brought their contributions, and they dropped them in the chest until it was full.

“that every may is set at”

Leviticus 27:2–8

Leviticus 27:2–8 · BSB

“Speak to the Israelites and say to them, ‘When someone makes a special vow to the LORD involving the value of persons,

“and all the money”

Exodus 35:5 Exodus 35:29 1 Chronicles 29:3–9 Exodus 35:22 Exodus 36:3 1 Chronicles 29:17

Exodus 35:5 · BSB

Take from among you an offering to the LORD. Let everyone whose heart is willing bring an offering to the LORD: gold, silver, and bronze;

Exodus 35:29 · BSB

So all the men and women of the Israelites whose hearts prompted them brought a freewill offering to the LORD for all the work that the LORD through Moses had commanded them to do.

1 Chronicles 29:3–9 · BSB

Moreover, because of my delight in the house of my God, I now give for it my personal treasures of gold and silver, over and above all that I have provided for this holy temple:

Exodus 35:22 · BSB

So all who had willing hearts, both men and women, came and brought brooches and earrings, rings and necklaces, and all kinds of gold jewelry. And they all presented their gold as a wave offering to the LORD.

Exodus 36:3 · BSB

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,

1 Chronicles 29:17 · BSB

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…

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In context

3Nevertheless, the high places were not removed; the people continued sacrificing and burning incense there.

5Let every priest receive it from his constituency, and let it be used to repair any damage found in the temple.”

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