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2 Chronicles 24:5

2 Chronicles 24:5
And he gathered together the priests and the Levites, and said to them, Go out unto the cities of Judah, and gather of all Israel money to repair the house of your God from year to year, and see that ye hasten the matter. Howbeit the Levites hastened it not.

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And the king called for Jehoiada the chief,.... Who was either the high priest, or the head of his course, or, however,…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

Gather of all Israel money - As the temple was the property of the whole nation, and the services performed in it were…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Chronicles 24:1-14

This account of Joash's good beginnings we had as it stands here Kg2 12:1, etc., though the latter part of this chapter,…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

and the Levites Not in Kings; cp. 2Ch 23:2 (note).

Go out unto the cities of Judah Nothing is said in Kings about…

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