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The Three Streams of Giving
Commentators explain that the temple repairs were funded by three distinct sources rooted in the Law of Moses: 1) the mandatory half-shekel census tax required of every man, 2) redemption money paid for vows made to the Lord, and 3) voluntary freewill offerings given from the heart. This shows a comprehensive system for supporting God's house.
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Kings 12:4
18th Century
Theologian
It is remarkable that the first movement toward restoring the fabric of the temple should have come not from Jehoiada, but from Jehoash (Compare to…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Kings 12:4–16
19th Century
Bishop
The restoration of the Temple.
John Gill
On 2 Kings 12:4
17th Century
Pastor
And Jehoash said to the priests
Being minded or having it in his heart, to repair the temple, as in ([Reference 2 Ch…
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Kings 12:1–16
17th Century
Minister
It is a great mercy for young people, especially for all young men of rank like Jehoash, to have those around them who will instruct them to do wha…