2 Kings 12:13

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إلا أن الأموال لم تستخدم في صنع طسوس فضة لهيكل الرب، ولا مقصات، ولا مناضح، ولا أبواق وآنية ذهب وفضة.

What Does This Mean?

This verse from 2 Kings explains that the money collected for the temple wasn't used to make silver bowls, snuffers, basins, trumpets, or other vessels of gold and silver. It tells us about the specific items not purchased with the temple funds.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have a piggy bank where you save money to buy toys. But instead of buying toys, you use that money to fix your house. This verse is like that - the money for the temple was used for repairs, not for buying silver or gold items.

Historical Background

The Book of 2 Kings was likely written by prophets or scribes around 550 BC. It documents the history of Israel and Judah, focusing on the kings and their reigns. This verse provides a record of the temple finances under King Joash.

Living It Out Today

Just like the temple funds were designated for specific purposes, we can apply this to our own lives by ensuring our resources are used for what we prioritize. For example, money set aside for education shouldn’t be spent on unnecessary luxuries.

Topics

• temple
• finance
• accountability
• priorities
• resource management
• sacred objects

Related Verses

• 2 Kings 12:4
• 1 Chronicles 29:3
• 2 Chronicles 34:10
• Exodus 25:31
• Matthew 6:19-21

Frequently Asked Questions

What items were not made from the temple funds?

The verse lists silver bowls, snuffers, basins, trumpets, and other vessels of gold and silver that were not made from the temple funds collected under King Joash.

Who is the audience for 2 Kings?

2 Kings was written for the Israelites and Judahites to record their history and the reigns of their kings, providing a historical and theological perspective.

What can we learn from the temple funds usage?

We can learn about the importance of accountability and designating funds for specific purposes, ensuring resources are used for what they were intended.

How is 2 Kings 12:13 related to Exodus 25:31?

Both verses deal with the items used in the temple, though 2 Kings 12:13 focuses on what wasn't made, while Exodus 25:31 details the construction of the lampstand.