2 Kings 22:7

7 But they need not account for the money entrusted to them, because they are honest in their dealings.”

2 Kings 22:7 in Other Translations

7 Howbeit there was no reckoning made with them of the money that was delivered into their hand, because they dealt faithfully.

7 But no accounting shall be asked from them for the money that is delivered into their hand, for they deal honestly."

7 But don’t require the construction supervisors to keep account of the money they receive, for they are honest and trustworthy men.”

7 You don't need to get a receipt for the money you give them - they're all honest men."

7 But no accounting is to be required from them for the money put into their hands since they work with integrity."

2 Kings 22:7 Meaning and Commentary

2 Kings 22:7

Howbeit, there was no reckoning made with them of the money
that was delivered into their hand
No account was kept between the high priest, and the king's scribe who delivered the money and the overseers of the workmen, who received it from them the latter were not called to any account by the former, nor any audit made of their accounts:

because they dealt faithfully:
they were persons of such known honour and integrity, that their fidelity was not in the least called in question, but were trusted without examining their accounts, and how they disposed of the money committed to them, see ( 2 Kings 12:15 ) .

2 Kings 22:7 In-Context

5 Have them entrust it to the men appointed to supervise the work on the temple. And have these men pay the workers who repair the temple of the LORD—

6 the carpenters, the builders and the masons. Also have them purchase timber and dressed stone to repair the temple.

7 But they need not account for the money entrusted to them, because they are honest in their dealings.”

8 Hilkiah the high priest said to Shaphan the secretary, “I have found the Book of the Law in the temple of the LORD.” He gave it to Shaphan, who read it.

9 Then Shaphan the secretary went to the king and reported to him: “Your officials have paid out the money that was in the temple of the LORD and have entrusted it to the workers and supervisors at the temple.”

Cross References

• 1. S 2 Kings 12:15