2 Kings 12:5

“Let the priests take it to them, every man of his acquaintance, etc.] Of those that were most known by them; for the priests had cities assigned them in several parts of the land, and they that dwelt with them in them, or in the parts adjacent to them, were best known by them; and they were sent into all the cities, some to one and some to another, where they were most acquainted, to collect money, both what was due by law, and what the people should freely give, (see <142405>2 Chronicles 24:5) and let them repair the breaches of the house, wheresoever any breach shall be found: that is, of the temple, which, according to the Jewish chronology f132, had been built but one hundred and fifty…”

“The collection was not to be made in Jerusalem only, but in all “the cities of Judah” 2 Chronicles 24:5; the various priests and Levites being collectors in their own neighborhoods. Breaches - The word in the original includes every kind and degree of ruin or dilapidation. return to 'Top of Page'”

“Let the priests: Ch2 24:5 let them repair: Kg2 12:12, Kg2 22:5, Kg2 22:6; Kg1 11:27; Ch2 24:7; Isa 58:12 4 Kings (2 Kings) 12:6”