Verse 7

2 Kings 22:7

New Living Translation

7 But don’t require the construction supervisors to keep account of the money they receive, for they are honest and trustworthy men.”

Original Language Text

hebrew

אַ֚ךְ לֹא יֵחָשֵׁ֣ב אִתָּ֔/ם הַ/כֶּ֖סֶף הַ/נִּתָּ֣ן עַל יָדָ֑/ם כִּ֥י בֶ/אֱמוּנָ֖ה הֵ֥ם עֹשִֽׂים

English Translation

But the money given into their hands shall not be counted, because they deal faithfully.

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Chapter 22 Context

1 Josiah was eight years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem thirty-one years. His mo... Focus ↗

2 He did what was pleasing in the LORD’s sight and followed the example of his ancestor David. He did... Focus ↗

3 In the eighteenth year of his reign, King Josiah sent Shaphan son of Azaliah and grandson of Meshull... Focus ↗

4 “Go to Hilkiah the high priest and have him count the money the gatekeepers have collected from the... Focus ↗

5 Entrust this money to the men assigned to supervise the restoration of the LORD’s Temple. Then they... Focus ↗

6 They will need to hire carpenters, builders, and masons. Also have them buy the timber and the finis... Focus ↗

7 But don’t require the construction supervisors to keep account of the money they receive, for they a...

8 Hilkiah the high priest said to Shaphan the court secretary, “I have found the Book of the Law in th... Focus ↗

9 Shaphan went to the king and reported, “Your officials have turned over the money collected at the T... Focus ↗

10 Shaphan also told the king, “Hilkiah the priest has given me a scroll.” So Shaphan read it to the ki... Focus ↗

11 When the king heard what was written in the Book of the Law, he tore his clothes in despair. Focus ↗

12 Then he gave these orders to Hilkiah the priest, Ahikam son of Shaphan, Acbor son of Micaiah, Shapha... Focus ↗

13 “Go to the Temple and speak to the LORD for me and for the people and for all Judah. Inquire about t... Focus ↗

14 So Hilkiah the priest, Ahikam, Acbor, Shaphan, and Asaiah went to the New Quarter of Jerusalem to co... Focus ↗

15 She said to them, “The LORD, the God (Elohim) of Israel, has spoken! Go back and tell the man who se... Focus ↗

16 ‘This is what the LORD says: I am going to bring disaster on this city and its people. All the words... Focus ↗

17 For my people have abandoned me and offered sacrifices to pagan gods, and I am very angry with them... Focus ↗

18 “But go to the king of Judah who sent you to seek the LORD and tell him: ‘This is what the LORD, the... Focus ↗

19 You were sorry and humbled yourself before the LORD when you heard what I said against this city and... Focus ↗

20 So I will not send the promised disaster until after you have died and been buried in peace. You wil... Focus ↗

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