2 Chronicles 24:5

Amharic Catholic Version (መጽሐፍ ቅዱስ - (ካቶሊካዊ እትም - ኤማሁስ))

ካህናትንና ሌዋውያንንም ሰብስቦ እንዲህ አላቸው፦ “ወደ ይሁዳ ከተሞች ውጡ፥ የአምላካችሁንም ቤት በየዓመቱ ለማደስ ከእስራኤል ሁሉ ገንዘብን ሰብስቡ፤ ነገሩንም ፈጥናችሁ አድርጉ።” ሌዋውያን ግን ቸል አሉ።

What Does This Mean?

King Joash of Judah is telling the priests and Levites to collect money from the people of Israel to fix the temple. He wants the work to be done quickly, but the Levites don't hurry.

Explained for Children

Imagine your school needs a new roof. The principal asks the teachers to collect money from all the parents to fix it. He wants it done fast, but the teachers aren't in a rush. It's like when you ask your friend to clean up their toys, but they take their time.

Historical Background

This verse is from the Book of 2 Chronicles, likely written in the 4th century BC. It was intended for the post-exilic Jewish community, providing a historical account of the kings of Judah and their efforts to maintain the temple. The temple was a central place of worship and identity for the Israelites.

Living It Out Today

In a modern context, this verse can be applied to community projects or church initiatives where funds are needed for repairs or improvements. It highlights the importance of taking initiative and acting promptly when a task is assigned.

Topics

• leadership
• finances
• temple
• service
• responsibility
• obedience

Related Verses

• 1 Kings 12:4-16
• 2 Kings 12:4-16
• Nehemiah 5:1-19
• Matthew 23:16-23
• 1 Corinthians 9:13-14

Recommended Reading

Commentary 2 Chronicles Commentaries → Get This Bible Amharic Catholic Version (መጽሐፍ ቅዱስ - (ካቶሊካዊ እትም - ኤማሁስ)) Study Bible →

Frequently Asked Questions

Why was King Joash collecting money for the temple?

King Joash was collecting money to repair and maintain the temple because it was a sacred place of worship and needed care to remain functional and dignified.

What does this verse teach about responsibility?

This verse teaches that when given a responsibility, it's important to take it seriously and act promptly. The Levites in this case did not act with urgency, despite the king's instruction.

Why do you think the Levites didn't hasten the matter?

The Levites might not have acted quickly due to various reasons such as lack of motivation, organizational issues, or simply not understanding the urgency of the situation.

How can this verse be applied to modern community service?

This verse can be applied to modern community service by emphasizing the importance of taking immediate action when given a responsibility for the community's well-being or improvement projects.