Charles Ellicott Commentary 2 Kings 12:11

"And they gave the money that was weighed out into the hands of them that did the work, that had the oversight of the house of Jehovah: and they paid it out to the carpenters and the builders, that wrought upon the house of Jehovah," — 2 Kings 12:11 (ASV)

They gave. —Rather, And they used to give, that is, every time they had emptied the chest.

Being told. —Rather, which was weighed.

Them that did the work. —Not the actual workmen, but, as is immediately explained, “those who had the oversight of the house,” or were charged with the superintendence of the work.

That wrought. —Literally, who were making.