Now the reason that he raised a hand against the king was this: Solomon built the Millo and closed the breach of the city of his father David.
2 Kings 12:5 - Tree of Life Version Then Jehoash said to the kohanim, “All the money of the sacred donations brought to the House of Adonai—the money in exchange for each person’s valuation, as well as all the money that anyone’s heart prompts him to bring to the House of Adonai— Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 let the priests take it to them, every man of his acquaintance: and let them repair the breaches of the house, wheresoever any breach shall be found. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Let the priests solicit and receive such contributions, every man from his acquaintance, and let them repair the Lord's house wherever any such need may be found. American Standard Version (1901) let the priests take it to them, every man from his acquaintance; and they shall repair the breaches of the house, wheresoever any breach shall be found. Common English Bible The priests should take the money from their donors and use it to repair the temple wherever such a need for repair is discovered.” Catholic Public Domain Version let the priests, according to their ranks, take and use it in order to repair the surfaces of the house, wherever they see anything in need of repair." Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Let the priests take it according to their order, and repair the house, wheresoever they shall see any thing that wanteth repairing. |
Now the reason that he raised a hand against the king was this: Solomon built the Millo and closed the breach of the city of his father David.
Then they would give the money that was weighed out into the hands of those who did the work, who had been overseeing the House of Adonai—they, in turn, would pay it out to the carpenters and the builders who worked on the House of Adonai,
The high places, however, were not taken away. The people were still sacrificing and burning incense on the high places.
let the kohanim receive it, each from one of the treasurers, so they may repair the damage to the House wherever any damage is found.”
“Go up to Hilkiah the kohen gadol and let him weigh the silver that has been brought to the House of Adonai, which the doorkeepers have gathered from the people.
Then the leaders of the clans, the officials of the tribes of Israel, the commanders of thousands and hundreds and the supervisors over the king’s work contributed willingly.
Then the people rejoiced over their freewill offerings because with a whole heart they offered willingly to Adonai. King David also rejoiced with great joy.
He assembled the kohanim and the Levites and told them, “Go out to the cities of Judah and collect money from all Israel year by year to repair the House of your God. Do this quickly!” However, the Levites did not act quickly.
For the sons of wicked Athaliah had broken into the House of God, and had even used all the sacred things of the House of Adonai for the Baalim .
Everyone among them who crosses over must give half a shekel according to the Sanctuary shekel (which is 20 gerahs): half a shekel as an offering to Adonai.
Some of you will rebuild the ancient ruins, will raise up the age-old foundations, will be called Repairer of the Breach, Restorer of Streets for Dwelling.
“Speak to Bnei-Yisrael and say to them: When anyone makes a special vow to Adonai involving the valuation of persons,
The first offspring of the womb from all flesh, whether human or animal, offered to Adonai, is yours. However, you are to redeem the firstborn of man and the firstborn of unclean animals.