Translations
Modern
But they need not account for the money put into their hands, since they work with integrity.”
Traditional
Howbeit there was no reckoning made with them of the money that was delivered into their hand, because they dealt faithfully.
Literal
However, of the silver delivered into their hands there need not be accounting made with them, because they work with faithfulness.”
Latin
Verumtamen non supputetur eis argentum quod accipiunt, sed in potestate habeant, et in fide.
Original
Hebrew
English
But they need not account for the money put into their hands, since they work with integrity.”
Notes
Josiah gave Shaphan instructions similar to those Joash gave for repairing the temple during his rule (2 Kings 12:10–15).
Theme notes and profiles
Events
- Reign of Josiahc. 641 BC
Parallels
Glossary
Book of Zephaniah Ezekiel, Book of Hilkiah Judaism Kings, Books of First and Second Kohath, Kohathites Shaphan Temple
Topics
Honesty: The Overseers of the Temple Repairs Integrity: Workmen, Who Repaired the Temple Josiah: King of Judah: Piety of Exemplified in his Repairing of the Temple Money: Silver Used As Scribe(s): The King's Secretary (Official Recordist) Secretary (Recordist): General Scriptures Concerning Shaphan: A Scribe of King Josiah Temple: Solomon's by Josiah the First Temple: Repaired by Josiah in the 18Th Year of his Reign