2 Kings 12:4

Afrikaans Bible (ABA) 2007 (Bybel vir almal)

Joas het vir die priesters gesê hulle moet al die geld neem wat mense wy en wat hulle na die tempel bring, die geld wat hulle móét bring en die geld wat hulle self wil bring.

What Does This Mean?

King Jehoash is instructing the priests about the money that people bring to the house of the LORD. He wants to know about all the money that comes in, whether it's for special offerings or just money people want to give as a gift to God.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have a piggy bank where you put all your coins. King Jehoash wants to make sure the temple has a big piggy bank where people can put their money to help God's house. He tells the priests to keep track of all the money that comes in, just like you count your coins.

Historical Background

This verse is part of the Book of 2 Kings, written by various prophets around 560 BCE. It was written for the Israelites to remind them of their kings and their responsibilities to the Temple and God. The cultural setting was one of temple worship and maintaining the religious practices of the time.

Living It Out Today

Today, we can think about how we contribute to our churches or religious communities. Like Jehoash instructed about the money for the temple, we can consider what we donate or how we use our resources to support our places of worship and the people around us.

Topics

• finance
• worship
• leadership
• dedication
• religious practices
• community support

Related Verses

• 2 Chronicles 24:5
• Malachi 3:10
• Matthew 23:23
• Proverbs 3:9-10
• 1 Corinthians 16:2

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Jehoash?

Jehoash was a king of Judah who reigned from 835 to 796 BCE. He was known for repairing the temple of Jerusalem.

What was the temple used for in Jehoash's time?

The temple was the central place of worship for the Israelites. It was where sacrifices were made and where the people would go to pray and seek God's guidance.

How does this verse relate to modern church practices?

This verse can be applied to how modern churches manage their finances and resources, emphasizing the importance of tracking and using funds for the right purposes, such as maintaining the church and supporting its community.

What does it mean to be 'set at' in this verse?

The phrase 'set at' likely refers to the valuation or appraisal of a person or object, indicating the amount of money one is willing to donate or the value placed on something dedicated to God.