2 Kings 22:7 Meaning and Explanation
“Howbeit there was no reckoning made with them of the money that was delivered into their hand, because they dealt faithfully.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →No account is required of the workmen with the money, because they handle it faithfully.
What Does 2 Kings 22:7 Mean?
A striking note: the men entrusted with the funds are not audited, because their integrity is beyond question. This same trust was shown in an earlier repair under King Joash. The workmen had proven themselves, and their honesty made oversight unnecessary.
Faithfulness in small and hidden things is its own kind of testimony. These laborers handle silver no one is checking, yet they deal honestly because their hearts are right. Scripture commends those who are trustworthy when no one watches, for such faithfulness reflects the One who sees in secret and rewards what is done with a true heart.
2 Kings 22:7 in the Original Language
emunah (אֱמוּנָה), 'faithfully' -- steadfast reliability and trustworthiness.
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What does 2 Kings 22:7 mean?
No account is required of the workmen with the money, because they handle it faithfully.