2 Chronicles 24:8–12
And at the king’s commandment they made a chest, and set it without at the gate of the house of the Lord.
And at the kings commandement they made a chest, and set it without, at the gate of the house of the LORD.
And they made a proclamation through Judah and Jerusalem, to bring in to the Lord the collection that Moses the servant of God laid upon Israel in the wilderness.
And they made †a proclamation through Iudah & Ierusalem, to bring in to the LORD, the collection that Moses the seruant of God laid vpon Israel in the wildernesse.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- †Hebrew wordingHebr. a voice.
And all the princes and all the people rejoiced, and brought in, and cast into the chest, until they had made an end.
And all the Princes and all the people reioyced, and brought in, and cast into the chest, vntill they had made an ende.
Now it came to pass, that at what time the chest was brought unto the king’s office by the hand of the Levites, and when they saw that there was much money, the king’s scribe and the high priest’s officer came and emptied the chest, and took it, and carried it to his place again. Thus they did day by day, and gathered money in abundance.
Now it came to passe that at what time the chest was brought vnto the kings office, by the hand of the Leuites: and when they sawe that there was much money: the kings Scribe, and the high priests officer, came and emptied the chest, and tooke it, and caried it to his place againe. Thus they did day by day, and gathered money in abundance.
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.
And the king and Iehoiada gaue it to such as did the worke of the seruice of the house of the LORD, and hired Masons and carpenters to repaire the house of the LORD, and also such as wrought yron and brasse to mend the house of the LORD.
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From verse 8
- 2 Kings 12:8–9Rank 1 from verse 8
8And the priests consented to receive no more money of the people, neither to repair the breaches of the house.
9But Jehoiada the priest took a chest, and bored a hole in the lid of it, and set it beside the altar, on the right side as one cometh into the house of the Lord: and the priests that kept the door put therein all the money that was brought into the house of the Lord.
8And the priests consented to receiue no more money of the people, neither to repaire the breaches of the house.
9But Iehoiada the priest tooke a chest, and bored a hole in the lid of it, and set it beside the Altar, on the right side, as one commeth into the house of the LORD, and the priests that kept the †doore, put therein all the money that was brought into the house of the LORD.
- Mark 12:41Rank 2 from verse 8
From verse 9
- 2 Chronicles 24:6Rank 1 from verse 9
6And 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?
6And the king called for Iehoiada the chiefe, and saide vnto him, Why hast thou not required of the Leuites to bring in out of Iudah and out of Ierusalem, the collection, according to the commandement of *Moses the seruant of the LORD, and of the Congregation of Israel, for the tabernacle of Witnesse?
- Matthew 17:24–27Rank 2 from verse 9
24¶ And when they were come to Capernaum, they that received tribute money came to Peter, and said, Doth not your master pay tribute?
25He saith, Yes. And when he was come into the house, Jesus prevented him, saying, What thinkest thou, Simon? of whom do the kings of the earth take custom or tribute? of their own children, or of strangers?
26Peter saith unto him, Of strangers. Jesus saith unto him, Then are the children free.
27Notwithstanding, lest we should offend them, go thou to the sea, and cast an hook, and take up the fish that first cometh up; and when thou hast opened his mouth, thou shalt find a piece of money: that take, and give unto them for me and thee.
24¶ And when they were come to Capernaum, they that receiued †tribute money, came to Peter, and said, Doeth not your master pay tribute?
25Hee saith, Yes. And when hee was come into the house, Iesus preuented him, saying, What thinkest thou, Simon? of whom doe the kings of the earth take custome or tribute? of their owne children, or of strangers?
26Peter saith vnto him, Of strangers. Iesus saith vnto him, Then are the children free.
27Notwithstanding, least we should offend them, goe thou to the Sea, and cast an hooke, and take vp the fish that first commeth vp: and when thou hast opened his mouth, thou shalt find ‖a piece of money: that take, and giue vnto them for me, and thee.
From verse 10
- 1 Chronicles 29:9Rank 1 from verse 10
9Then the people rejoiced, for that they offered willingly, because with perfect heart they offered willingly to the Lord: and David the king also rejoiced with great joy.
9Then the people reioyced, for that they offred willingly, because with perfect heart they offered willingly to the LORD: and Dauid the King also reioyced with great ioy.
- 2 Corinthians 8:2Rank 2 from verse 10
- 2 Corinthians 9:7Rank 3 from verse 10
- Acts 2:45–47Rank 4 from verse 10
45And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need.
46And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart,
47Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.
45And solde their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as euery man had need.
46And they continuing daily with one accord in the Temple, and breaking bread ‖from house to house, did eat their meat with gladnesse and singlenesse of heart,
47Praising God, and hauing fauour with all the people. And the Lord added to the Church dayly such as should be saued.
- Isaiah 64:5Rank 5 from verse 10
5Thou meetest him that rejoiceth and worketh righteousness, those that remember thee in thy ways: behold, thou art wroth; for we have sinned: in those is continuance, and we shall be saved.
5Thou meetest him that reioyceth, and worketh righteousnesse, those that remember thee in thy wayes: behold, thou art wroth, for we haue sinned: in those is continuance, and we shall be saued.
From verse 11
- 1 Corinthians 16:2Rank 1 from verse 11
- 2 Kings 12:10–12Rank 2 from verse 11
10And it was so, when they saw that there was much money in the chest, that the king’s scribe and the high priest came up, and they put up in bags, and told the money that was found in the house of the Lord.
11And they gave the money, being told, into the hands of them that did the work, that had the oversight of the house of the Lord: and they laid it out to the carpenters and builders, that wrought upon the house of the Lord,
12And to masons, and hewers of stone, and to buy timber and hewed stone to repair the breaches of the house of the Lord, and for all that was laid out for the house to repair it.
10And it was so when they saw that there was much money in the chest, that the kings ‖scribe, and the high priest came vp, and they †put vp in bags and told the money that was found in the house of the LORD.
11And they gaue the money, being told, into the handes of them that did the worke, that had the ouersight of the house of the LORD: and they †laid it out to the carpenters and builders, that wrought vpon the house of the LORD,
12And to Masons, and hewers of stone, and to buy timber, and hewed stone to repaire the breaches of the house of the LORD, and for all that †was laid out for the house to repaire it.
From verse 12
- 1 Kings 5:15Rank 1 from verse 12
- 2 Chronicles 34:9–11Rank 2 from verse 12
9And when they came to Hilkiah the high priest, they delivered the money that was brought into the house of God, which the Levites that kept the doors had gathered of the hand of Manasseh and Ephraim, and of all the remnant of Israel, and of all Judah and Benjamin; and they returned to Jerusalem.
10And they put it in the hand of the workmen that had the oversight of the house of the Lord, and they gave it to the workmen that wrought in the house of the Lord, to repair and amend the house:
11Even to the artificers and builders gave they it, to buy hewn stone, and timber for couplings, and to floor the houses which the kings of Judah had destroyed.
9And when they came to Hilkiah the high priest, they deliuered the money that was brought into the house of God, which the Leuites that kept the doores, had gathered of the hand of Manasseh, and Ephraim, and of all the remnant of Israel, and of all Iudah, and Beniamin, and they returned to Ierusalem.
10And they put it in the hand of the workemen that had the ouersight of the house of the LORD, and they gaue it to the workemen that wrought in the house of the LORD, to repaire and mend the house.
11Euen to the artificers and builders gaue they it, to buy hewen stone, and timber for couplings, and ‖to floore the houses, which the kings of Iudah had destroyed.
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2 Chronicles 24:8
A sovereign ruler; one exercising royal authority over a kingdom.
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commandment
Sense 1: An authoritative command, charge, order, or precept to be obeyed. Sense 2: One of the ten commandments.
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Formed, caused, prepared, appointed, or brought into a stated condition.
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A box of wood or other material, in which goods are kept or transported.
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1. To put or place a person or thing in a position, relation, or condition; when passive, to be so placed, fixed, or adorned. 2. To establish, fix, appoint, assign, prescribe, or determine. 3. To arrange, prepare, present, display, or put in order or array. 4. To direct, turn, or firmly apply the face, heart, eyes, mind, affection, or action toward something. 5. To start, advance, send out, proceed on a course or work, or make an attack, as in set forward, set forth, or set upon where those meanings apply. 6. To value or esteem; or, in set at nought or set light by, to despise. 7. Of the sun, to go down.
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Outside or on the exterior; beyond a boundary; lacking, absent, free from, not accompanied by, or apart from the person, thing, condition, means, or relation named.
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Sense 1: A building or dwelling. Sense 2: The people of a household or family. Sense 3: A lineage or family line. Sense 4: As a verb, to shelter, lodge, or provide a dwelling for.
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The divine name of the living God, also named JEHOVAH.
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DEFINED WORDS
2 Chronicles 24:9
Formed, caused, prepared, appointed, or brought into a stated condition.
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proclamation
A public declaration or notice made by authority.
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From one side or end to another; by means of; throughout; or because of.
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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
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The divine name of the living God, also named JEHOVAH.
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collection
1. The act of gathering money or goods. 2. A contribution or amount gathered.
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One who serves another; a worker, attendant, subject, bondservant, or appointed minister.
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The one true God.
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Sense 1: Placed, set, put down, deposited, arranged, established, founded, imposed, applied, stored, buried, or overlaid. Sense 2: Reclined or brought to rest.
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1. Marks the person, place, thing, or basis to which something is related: on or onto; above or over; toward or against as the target of action, speech, thought, attention, or force; resting on, assigned to, or affecting as a state, gift, burden, duty, guilt, or judgment; supported by or based on; or one placed, added, or repeated on or after another. 2. With a stated time or occasion, or a preceding event, at that time or point, or at or after that event: on, at, when, then, or following it.
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The name given to Jacob and, by extension, his descendants, their nation, or the people so called.
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wilderness
Uncultivated, desolate, sparsely inhabited, or uninhabited land; a desert, wild country, or solitary region.
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2 Chronicles 24:10
Rulers, chiefs, or persons of high rank and authority.
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Persons collectively; a nation, community, or group considered as a body.
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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
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1. To throw, send, put, lay, or direct a person or thing into, upon, around, toward, or away from a place, or into a stated condition. 2. To put away, reject, expel, remove, overthrow, or bring down. 3. To put forth or use a lot for choosing, dividing, or assigning. 4. To form an object by pouring molten material into a mould. 5. To shed, drop, or bring forth young, fruit, leaves, or flowers. 6. To raise, form, or prepare a bank, mount, trench, or way. 7. In "cast ... in his teeth," to reproach or charge something against him. 8. As a noun, the distance something may be thrown.
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A box of wood or other material, in which goods are kept or transported.
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Formed, caused, prepared, appointed, or brought into a stated condition.
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Sense 1: The last or concluding part, termination, or limit. Sense 2: A purpose or intended result. Sense 3: As a verb, to cease or bring to a close.
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DEFINED WORDS
2 Chronicles 24:11
To go by, through, over, or beyond; to happen, cease, or be transferred.
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A particular portion or part of duration, whether past, present or future.
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A box of wood or other material, in which goods are kept or transported.
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A sovereign ruler; one exercising royal authority over a kingdom.
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An entrusted position, duty, charge, service, or function.
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Sense 1: The part of the body at the end of the arm. Sense 2: Figuratively, power, possession, aid, or agency.
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Members of the tribe of Levi, especially those appointed to service connected with the tabernacle or temple.
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Coin or another medium of payment; wealth in spendable form.
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A writer or clerk; among the Jews, one learned in and teaching the law.
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Sense 1: Elevated or far above; great in height, stature, or position; aloft. Sense 2: Elevated or chief in rank, office, power, authority, honor, excellence, or importance. Sense 3: Great in degree, intensity, fullness, or advancement; loud or strongly expressed. Sense 4: Proud, haughty, or self-exalting. Sense 5: Difficult, lofty, or beyond reach or understanding. Sense 6: In high way, a principal or public road; in high place, an elevated site, often used for worship or sacrifice.
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One appointed to sacred service, ministering in things pertaining to God or a deity, especially by offering gifts or sacrifices.
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A person appointed, commissioned, or authorized to perform a public, royal, military, administrative, or judicial duty.
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Past-tense or past-participial form of empty (to make void or destitute, deprive of contents, or pour out).
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Past-tense or past-participial form of carry (to bear, convey, support, or take from one place to another).
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Sense 1: A physical location or room. Sense 2: A position or office. Sense 3: An occasion, circumstance, or passage. Sense 4: To set, fix, locate, or establish.
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Another time; once more; back to a former place or condition; or in return.
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Sense 1: Light or the period of light between morning and evening, as distinguished from night. Sense 2: A complete daily cycle. Sense 3: A specified time, occasion, period, age, or season.
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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of gather, meaning to collect, bring together, or assemble.
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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
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A great or plentiful quantity, measure, or fullness.
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DEFINED WORDS
2 Chronicles 24:12
A sovereign ruler; one exercising royal authority over a kingdom.
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1. Bestowed, delivered, or granted. 2. Caused or appointed.
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Sense 1: Labour, occupation, an assigned task, or service. Sense 2: An action, deed, operation, effect, product, thing made, or manner of workmanship. Sense 3: To labour, act, operate, perform, make, produce, accomplish, or bring about.
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Work, duty, ministry, worship, attendance, military obligation, or servitude performed for another.
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Sense 1: A building or dwelling. Sense 2: The people of a household or family. Sense 3: A lineage or family line. Sense 4: As a verb, to shelter, lodge, or provide a dwelling for.
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The divine name of the living God, also named JEHOVAH.
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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of hire, meaning to employ or obtain work for payment.
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COMBINED MEANING
carpenters
Artificers who work in timber; framers and builders of houses, ships, or other wooden structures.
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Sense 1: To restore or mend; to make amends. Sense 2: To go or resort to a place.
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Worked, laboured, acted, made, formed, fashioned, performed, produced, or brought about.
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To repair or restore.
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7For the sons of Athaliah, that wicked woman, had broken up the house of God; and also all the dedicated things of the house of the Lord did they bestow upon Baalim.
7For the sonnes of Athaliah that wicked woman, had broken vp the house of God, and also all the dedicate things of the house of the LORD, did they bestow vpon Baalim.
8And at the king’s commandment they made a chest, and set it without at the gate of the house of the Lord.
8And at the kings commandement they made a chest, and set it without, at the gate of the house of the LORD.
Selected passage9And they made a proclamation through Judah and Jerusalem, to bring in to the Lord the collection that Moses the servant of God laid upon Israel in the wilderness.
9And they made †a proclamation through Iudah & Ierusalem, to bring in to the LORD, the collection that Moses the seruant of God laid vpon Israel in the wildernesse.
Selected passage10And all the princes and all the people rejoiced, and brought in, and cast into the chest, until they had made an end.
10And all the Princes and all the people reioyced, and brought in, and cast into the chest, vntill they had made an ende.
Selected passage11Now it came to pass, that at what time the chest was brought unto the king’s office by the hand of the Levites, and when they saw that there was much money, the king’s scribe and the high priest’s officer came and emptied the chest, and took it, and carried it to his place again. Thus they did day by day, and gathered money in abundance.
11Now it came to passe that at what time the chest was brought vnto the kings office, by the hand of the Leuites: and when they sawe that there was much money: the kings Scribe, and the high priests officer, came and emptied the chest, and tooke it, and caried it to his place againe. Thus they did day by day, and gathered money in abundance.
Selected passage12And 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.
12And the king and Iehoiada gaue it to such as did the worke of the seruice of the house of the LORD, and hired Masons and carpenters to repaire the house of the LORD, and also such as wrought yron and brasse to mend the house of the LORD.
Selected passage13So the workmen wrought, and the work was perfected by them, and they set the house of God in his state, and strengthened it.
13So the workemen wrought, and †the worke was perfected by them: and they set the house of God in his state, and strengthened it.