Then King Jehoash called for Jehoiada, the priest, and the other priests, and said unto them, Why repair ye not the breaches of the house? The matter having been left to their discretion, the priests had probably used all the money for the needs of the worship. Now, therefore, receive no more money of your acquaintance, but deliver it for the breaches of the house. The entire matter had not been carried forward with the energy which its importance demanded, and so new measures were determined upon.

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