So the workmen worked, and the work of repairing went forward in their hands, and they set up the house of God in its state, and strengthened it.

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

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

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

So the workmen worked. —Literally, And the makers of the work made.

And the work was perfected by them.

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

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

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

So the workmen wrought
The masons, carpenters, blacksmiths, and brasiers:

and the work was perfec…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

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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