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Then king Jehoash called for Jehoiada the priest, and for the [other] priests, and said to them, Why don`t you repair the breaches of the house? now therefore take no [more] money from your acquaintance, but deliver it for the breaches of the house.
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Leadership Demands Action
Commentators note that after 23 years of inaction, King Jehoash took decisive steps. He confronted the priests and changed the system for managing repairs. Matthew Henry highlights this as an example for all leaders to use their authority to support religion, address problems, and ensure God's work is faithfully carried out.
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2 Kings
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19th Century
Anglican
Now therefore receive no more money. —The account of the whole transaction is not very clear, and commentators disagree u…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Then King Jehoash called for Jehoiada the priest, and the other priests The common pr…
Presbyterian
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…
