John Gill Commentary 2 Kings 12:6

"But it was so, that in the three and twentieth year of king Jehoash the priests had not repaired the breaches of the house." — 2 Kings 12:6 (ASV)

But it was so, that in the twenty and third year of King
Jehoash, the priests had not repaired the breaches of the house .
Either the people being backward to pay in the money, or the priests converted it to their own use: or, however, were negligent of doing the work enjoined them by the king, either in collecting the money, or in using it as they were directed.