And the king and Jehoiada gave it to such as did the work of the service of the house of the LORD, and hired masons and carpenters to repair the house of the LORD, and also such as wrought iron and brass to mend the house of the LORD.
The king and Jehoiada gave the money to those who were doing the work on the Lord's temple. They hired stonemasons and carpenters to repair the Lord's temple, and also metalworkers who worked with iron and bronze to fix the Lord's temple.
The writer is describing how King Joash and the priest Jehoiada used collected money to hire skilled workers to restore God's temple.
📚 Historical Context
During the reign of King Joash in ancient Judah, the temple of the Lord had fallen into disrepair due to years of neglect under previous unfaithful kings. With the guidance of the high priest Jehoiada, Joash initiated a restoration project by collecting funds and organizing skilled workers to repair the structure. This effort reflected a broader movement to revive true worship in the nation after periods of idolatry and decay.
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