2Ki 12:4 | MHM | STEP | The Repairing of the Temple. This section tells how the temple in Jerusalem was repaired during the reign of King Joash. Over time, even strong buildings like Solomon’s temple can become damaged. The temple had suffered both from age and from the harm done by enemies. The priests had not fixed these problems, so the damage became worse. King Joash cared deeply about the temple because it had protected him as a child. He wanted to restore it and made sure the work was done properly. The story shows the importance of caring for places of worship and using resources wisely for God’s work. v. 4 : King Joash ordered the priests to collect money from the people for repairing the temple. This money came from offerings and from payments required by the law, such as redemption money and free-will offerings (2 Kings 12:4; Leviticus 27:2-3 ).

‏ 2 Kings 12:4

The Repairing of the Temple.

This section tells how the temple in Jerusalem was repaired during the reign of King Joash. Over time, even strong buildings like Solomon’s temple can become damaged. The temple had suffered both from age and from the harm done by enemies. The priests had not fixed these problems, so the damage became worse. King Joash cared deeply about the temple because it had protected him as a child. He wanted to restore it and made sure the work was done properly. The story shows the importance of caring for places of worship and using resources wisely for God’s work.

v. 4: King Joash ordered the priests to collect money from the people for repairing the temple. This money came from offerings and from payments required by the law, such as redemption money and free-will offerings (2 Kings 12:4; Leviticus 27:2-3 ^a).