The trespass money and sin money was not brought into the house of the LORD: it was the priests’.
The money collected for guilt offerings and sin offerings was not brought into the LORD's temple: it belonged to the priests.
This verse explains that money from guilt and sin offerings went directly to the priests rather than into the temple treasury.
📚 Historical Context
During the reign of King Joash in Judah, the nation was focused on repairing the long-neglected temple in Jerusalem, with funds being collected and managed carefully. This verse specifies that money from trespass and sin offerings, which were part of the Mosaic Law's sacrificial system, was designated solely for the priests' use rather than for temple maintenance. This arrangement ensured that priests, who served full-time in religious duties, received support from these dedicated resources.
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