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and let them deliver it into the hand of the workmen who have the oversight of the house of Yahweh; and let them give it to the workmen who are in the house of Yahweh, to repair the breaches of the house,

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A Model of Stewardship

Commentators explain that the repair funds were managed with clear accountability. The money was first given to overseers or supervisors, who then paid the individual craftsmen. This demonstrates a practical principle for God's people: good stewardship of resources involves organization, delegation, and clear lines of responsibility.

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2 Kings

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 2 Kings 22:5

18th Century

Theologian

See the marginal reference. The “doers” in the first part of the verse are the contractors or overseers who undertook the general supervision. They…

John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Kings 22:5

17th Century

Pastor

And let them deliver it into the hand of the doers of the work ,
that have the oversight of the house of…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 2 Kings 22:1–10

17th Century

Minister

The different event of Josiah's early succession from that of Manasseh must be ascribed to the distinguishing grace of God; yet probably the person…