They have also emptied out the money which was found in the house of the Lord, and have handed it over to the supervisors and the workmen.”
Parallel translations
- WEB They have emptied out the money that was found in Yahweh’s house, and have delivered it into the hand of the overseers, and into the hand of the workmen.”
- KJV And they have gathered together the money that was found in the house of the LORD, and have delivered it into the hand of the overseers, and to the hand of the workmen.
- BSB They have paid out the money that was found in the house of the LORD and have put it into the hands of the supervisors and workers.”
- NKJV And they have gathered the money that was found in the house of the Lord, and have delivered it into the hand of the overseers and the workmen.”
- NLT The money that was collected at the Temple of the Lord has been turned over to the supervisors and workmen.”
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Quick answer
Shaphan reports that the temple funds have been properly disbursed to the overseers and workmen. He confirms the money was handled with integrity.
Overview
This continues Shaphan's accounting of the temple repairs, emphasizing honest stewardship of the offerings. The orderly report reflects the integrity that marked Josiah's administration. It briefly completes the business of the repair before the focus shifts wholly to God's Word.
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