2 Kings 12:14 asv — for they gave that to them that did the work, and repaired therewith the house of Jehovah.

American Standard Version

"for they gave that to them that did the work, and repaired therewith the house of Jehovah. "

— 2 Kings 12:14, American Standard Version

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2 Kings 12 — Context

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And they gave the money that was weighed out into the hands of them that did the work, that had the oversight of the house of Jehovah: and they paid it out to the carpenters and the builders, that wrought upon the house of Jehovah,

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and to the masons and the hewers of stone, and for buying timber and hewn stone to repair the breaches of the house of Jehovah, and for all that was laid out for the house to repair it.

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But there were not made for the house of Jehovah cups of silver, snuffers, basins, trumpets, any vessels of gold, or vessels of silver, of the money that was brought into the house of Jehovah;

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for they gave that to them that did the work, and repaired therewith the house of Jehovah.

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Moreover they reckoned not with the men, into whose hand they delivered the money to give to them that did the work; for they dealt faithfully.

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The money for the trespass-offerings, and the money for the sin-offerings, was not brought into the house of Jehovah: it was the priests’.

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Then Hazael king of Syria went up, and fought against Gath, and took it; and Hazael set his face to go up to Jerusalem.

2 Kings 12:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Kings 12:14 say?
2 Kings 12:14 in the American Standard Version reads: “for they gave that to them that did the work, and repaired therewith the house of Jehovah. ”
Where is 2 Kings 12:14 in the Bible?
2 Kings 12:14 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 12, verse 14.
Who wrote 2 Kings?
2 Kings is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Jeremiah). It was written c. 561–538 BC.
What is the book of 2 Kings about?
2 Kings carries the divided kingdom from Elijah and Elisha through the fall of both Israel and Judah. Despite the prophets' warnings, both kingdoms decline through idolatry — the north into Assyrian captivity, the south into Babylonian exile — fulfilling the covenant curses.
What are the major themes of 2 Kings?
2 Kings explores themes including Judgment, Exile, Prophets, Covenant Curses, Remnant. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Kings 12:14.
What translation should I read 2 Kings 12:14 in?
2 Kings 12:14 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Kings 12:14?
2 Kings 12:14 reads (ASV): “for they gave that to them that did the work, and repaired therewith the house of Jehovah. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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