And the priests consented to receive no more money of the people, neither to repair the breaches of the house.
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Interpretation
It is a great mercy to young people, especially to all young men of rank, like Jehoash, to have those about them who will instruct them to do what is right in the sight of the Lord; and they do wisely and well for themselves, when willing to be counselled and ruled. The temple was out of repair; Jehoash orders the repair of the temple.
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This thought runs through 2 Kings 12:4-8.