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The king called for Jehoiada the chief priest and asked him, 'Why haven't you required the Levites to collect money from Judah and Jerusalem? This collection was commanded by Moses, the Lord's servant, and by the people of Israel to maintain the tabernacle.'
King Joash is questioning why the chief priest hasn't been collecting the required offerings from the people to maintain and repair God's temple.
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King James Version · EnglishAnd the king called for Jehoiada the chief, and said unto him, Why hast thou not required of the Levites to bring in out of Judah and out of Jerusalem the collection, according to the commandment of Moses the servant of the LORD, and of the congregation of Israel, for the tabernacle of witness?Ask the AI Assistant
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📚 Historical Context
During the reign of King Joash in Judah, who was crowned as a young boy with the help of the priest Jehoiada after the overthrow of Queen Athaliah, the temple of God had fallen into disrepair due to neglect. The king confronted Jehoiada because the Levites had not collected the required contributions from the people, as originally commanded by Moses for the upkeep of the tabernacle, which symbolized God's presence among Israel. This incident reflects the broader biblical theme of covenant obedience in maintaining sacred spaces amidst political and spiritual challenges.