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They set the house of God in his state — Some prefer, “they set up the house of God in its (old) measure” or “proportions.”

So the workmen worked. —Literally, And the makers of the work made.
And the work was perfected by them.

See the influence of one man. One man can sway a state. One man can check sin. One man can be the head of a host who shall serve God, and honour hi…

So the workmen wrought
The masons, carpenters, blacksmiths, and brasiers:
and the work was perfec…

Joash is more zealous about the repair of the temple than Jehoiada himself. It is easier to build temples, than to be temples to God. But the repai…
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Albert Barnes
AlbertBarnes