KJV ORIGINAL
And all the princes and all the people rejoiced, and brought in, and cast into the chest, until they had made an end.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
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 BOTTOM LINE
The writer is describing how joyfully and completely the people gave their money to repair God's temple.
📚 Historical Context
This occurred during King Joash's reign when he ordered the repair of Solomon's temple, which had fallen into disrepair during previous ungodly kings' reigns. A chest was placed at the temple entrance to collect funds from the people for these necessary repairs, and this verse describes the enthusiastic response of the nation to this call for giving.
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