2 Kings 22:4

Amharic (Tigrigna: Contemporary Tigrinya Bible 2024)

ናብ ሊቀ ኻህናት ሒልቅያ ደይብ እሞ፡ ነቲ ሓለውቲ ኣፍ ደገ እቲ ህዝቢ ዝኣከብዎ ናብ ቤት እግዚኣብሄር ዘእተወ ብሩር ኪእክብ።

What Does This Mean?

King Josiah is sending someone to Hilkiah, the high priest, to count the money that the people have given to the temple. This money has been collected by the doorkeepers.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're collecting money for a big school project, and you need to count all the coins and bills that your classmates have dropped in a box. That's what King Josiah is asking Hilkiah to do with the money given to God's house.

Historical Background

This verse is part of the historical account in the Book of 2 Kings, written by the prophet Jeremiah or one of his disciples. It was written around the 6th century BCE, during the reign of King Josiah of Judah, providing a record of religious and political reforms.

Living It Out Today

Today, we can see this as a reminder of the importance of transparency and accountability in managing communal resources, whether it's in a church setting or a community organization.

Topics

• accountability
• temple
• reform
• money
• leadership
• service

Related Verses

• 2 Chronicles 34:8
• 1 Samuel 2:3
• Nehemiah 7:70
• 1 Corinthians 9:13
• Matthew 6:21

Frequently Asked Questions

Why was Josiah sending someone to Hilkiah specifically?

Josiah, as king, likely trusted Hilkiah's integrity and religious authority to handle the temple finances accurately and faithfully.

What does this verse tell us about the temple's funding?

The temple was funded by voluntary contributions from the people, collected at the temple's entrance by designated keepers of the door.

How does this reflect on Josiah's character?

Josiah's actions show his dedication to religious reforms and his commitment to proper management of the temple's resources.

What can this teach us about managing communal resources?

Transparency and accountability are crucial in managing communal funds, ensuring that all contributions are accurately accounted for and used for their intended purpose.