KJV ORIGINAL
Howbeit there was no reckoning made with them of the money that was delivered into their hand, because they dealt faithfully.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
However, no accounting was required of the money that was given to them, because they handled it faithfully.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The workers were so trustworthy that no one needed to keep track of how they spent the money given to them.
📚 Historical Context
In the days of King Josiah, who was a young and reforming king of Judah, the temple in Jerusalem was being repaired after years of neglect. Workers were entrusted with money for the project, and because they had a reputation for honesty and integrity, no one required an accounting of their expenses. This reflects a time of spiritual revival in Judah, where trust in faithful individuals was crucial amid broader reforms.
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