And all the princes and all the people rejoiced, and brought in, and cast into the chest, until they had made an end.
All the leaders and all the people were happy and brought their offerings, putting them into the collection box until they were finished giving.
The writer is describing how joyfully and completely the people gave their money to repair God's temple.
📚 Historical Context
During the reign of King Joash in Judah, the temple of the Lord had fallen into disrepair due to years of neglect and possibly foreign influences. Joash, as a young king guided by the priest Jehoiada, initiated a nationwide collection by placing a chest outside the temple for voluntary offerings to fund its restoration. The people, including the leaders, responded with enthusiasm, joyfully contributing until the repairs were fully completed.
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