God’s Word Translation
2 Kings 22:7
7Since the workmen are honest, don’t require them to account for the money you give them.”
2 Kings 22:7 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Howbeit there was no reckoning made with them of the money that was delivered into their hand, because they dealt faithfully.
- New International Version (NIV)But they need not account for the money entrusted to them, because they are honest in their dealings.”
- English Standard Version (ESV)But no accounting shall be asked from them for the money that is delivered into their hand, for they deal honestly."
- New King James Version (NKJV)However there need be no accounting made with them of the money delivered into their hand, because they deal faithfully.”
Context of 2 Kings 22:7
5Give ⌞some of⌟ it to the foremen who are in charge of the Lord’s temple. They should give it to the workmen who are making repairs on the Lord’s temple. 6(These workers include the carpenters, builders, and masons.) Also, use ⌞the rest of⌟ the money to buy lumber and quarried stones to repair the temple. Since the workmen are honest, don’t require them to account for the money you give them.” 8The chief priest Hilkiah told the scribe Shaphan, “I have found the Book of Moses’ Teachings in the Lord’s temple.” Hilkiah gave the book to Shaphan, who then read it. 9The scribe Shaphan went to the king and reported, “We have taken the money donated in the temple and have given it to the workmen who are in charge of the Lord’s temple.”
Read all of 2 Kings 222 Kings 22:7 word by word
אַ֚ךְ לֹא־יֵחָשֵׁ֣ב אִתָּ֔ם הַכֶּ֖סֶף הַנִּתָּ֣ן עַל־יָדָ֑ם כִּ֥י בֶאֱמוּנָ֖ה הֵ֥ם עֹשִֽׂים׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
- Howbeit there was no reckoning madeחָשַׁבchâshab · to devise: countH2803
- with them of the moneyכֶּ֫סֶףkeseph · silver: moneyH3701
- that was deliveredנָתַןnâthan · to give: giveH5414
- into their handיָדyâd · handH3027
- because they dealtעָשָׂה‛âώâh · to make: doH6213
- faithfullyאֱמוּנָה'ĕmûnâh 'ĕmûnâh · faithfulnessH530
Cross-references for 2 Kings 22:7
- 2 Kings 12:15They didn’t require the men who were entrusted with the money for the workers to give an account, because they were honest people.
- 2 Chronicles 24:14When they finished, they brought the rest of the money to the king and Jehoiada, who used it to make utensils for the Lord’s temple. They made dishes and gold and silver utensils for the service and for the offerings. As long as Jehoiada lived, they sacrificed burnt offerings in the Lord’s temple.
- Exodus 36:5They said, “The people are bringing much more than we need for doing the work the Lord commanded us to do.”
- Nehemiah 7:2I put my brother Hanani and Hananiah, the commander of the fortress, in charge of Jerusalem. Hananiah was a trustworthy man, and he feared God more than most people do.
- Proverbs 28:20A trustworthy person has many blessings, but anyone in a hurry to get rich will not escape punishment.
- Luke 16:10Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with a lot. Whoever is dishonest with very little is dishonest with a lot.
- 1 Corinthians 4:2Managers are required to be trustworthy.
- 2 Corinthians 8:20We don’t want anyone to find fault with the way we are administering this generous gift.
- 2 Timothy 2:2You’ve heard my message, and it’s been confirmed by many witnesses. Entrust this message to faithful individuals who will be competent to teach others.
- 3 John 1:5Dear friend, you are showing your faith in whatever you do for other believers, especially when they’re your guests.
Commentaries on 2 Kings 22:7
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 7They dealt faithfully - Compare the marginal reference. The names of these honest overseers are given in Chronicles 2 Chronicles 34:12.Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 5-7Josiah gave Shaphan instructions similar to those Joash gave for repairing the temple during his rule (2 Kings 12:10–15).Read the comment
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Commentaries on 2 Kings 22
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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