Jehoash said to the priests, “All the money of the holy things that is brought into the LORD’s house, in current money, the money of the people for whom each man is evaluated, and all the money that it comes into any man’s heart to bring into the LORD’s house,
ExplanationCommentary
Verse 4. Sanctified. That is, dedicated to God’s service. Challoner.—Lit. “of the holy” sanctorum. Bible.—For the use of the sanctuary.—Pass, as strangers, (3 Kennicott. 8:41) desiring sacrifice to be offered, (Grotius) or who pass in the roll of those who have attained their 20th year, and are obliged to pay half a sicle. Exodus 20:13, 14. This was the first fund which had been turned to a different purpose by the priests, ( Calmet.) under the wicked kings. Bible.—Soul. that is, the ordinary oblation, which every soul was to offer by the law. Exod. 30. Challoner.—Or, this was a second fund arising from the redemption of vows. Leviticus 21:2.—Lord. Voluntary contributions, like that of the widow, (Luke 21:2) were also recommended; and Joas sent Levites throughout the land, every year, to collect what they could, for the reparation of the temple. 2 Chronicles 24:5.