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The Power of Initiative
Commentators like Charles Spurgeon and Matthew Henry see a powerful lesson in this verse: good works, like repairing the temple, happen because dedicated individuals take the initiative. One person's influence can steer a whole community toward serving God, and many necessary tasks are accomplished simply because active people step up to lead the way.
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2 Chronicles
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Charles Ellicott
On 2 Chronicles 24:12
19th Century
Bishop
To those who did the work of the service of the house of the Lord. —Heb., to the doer (‘ôséh’) perhaps in a coll…
Charles Spurgeon
On 2 Chronicles 24:10–14
19th Century
Preacher
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…
John Gill
On 2 Chronicles 24:12
17th Century
Pastor
And the king and Jehoiada gave it to such as did the work of
the service of the house of the Lord
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Chronicles 24:1–14
17th Century
Minister
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…