2 Kings 22:7 web — However there was no accounting made with them of the money that was delivered into their hand; for they dealt faithful…

World English Bible

"However there was no accounting made with them of the money that was delivered into their hand; for they dealt faithfully.""

— 2 Kings 22:7, World English Bible

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2 Kings 22 — Context

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"Go up to Hilkiah the high priest, that he may sum the money which is brought into the house of Yahweh, which the keepers of the threshold have gathered of the people.

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Let them deliver it into the hand of the workmen who have the oversight of the house of Yahweh; and let them give it to the workmen who are in the house of Yahweh, to repair the breaches of the house,

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to the carpenters, and to the builders, and to the masons, and for buying timber and cut stone to repair the house.

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However there was no accounting made with them of the money that was delivered into their hand; for they dealt faithfully."

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Hilkiah the high priest said to Shaphan the scribe, "I have found the book of the law in the house of Yahweh." Hilkiah delivered the book to Shaphan, and he read it.

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Shaphan the scribe came to the king, and brought the king word again, and said, "Your servants have emptied out the money that was found in the house, and have delivered it into the hand of the workmen who have the oversight of the house of Yahweh."

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Shaphan the scribe told the king, saying, "Hilkiah the priest has delivered a book to me." Shaphan read it before the king.

2 Kings 22:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Kings 22:7 say?
2 Kings 22:7 in the World English Bible reads: “However there was no accounting made with them of the money that was delivered into their hand; for they dealt faithfully."”
Where is 2 Kings 22:7 in the Bible?
2 Kings 22:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 22, verse 7.
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 22:7.
What translation should I read 2 Kings 22:7 in?
2 Kings 22:7 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 22:7?
2 Kings 22:7 reads (WEB): “However there was no accounting made with them of the money that was delivered into their hand; for they dealt faithfully."” 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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