2 Kings 12:6-8

The Message

⁶ But by the twenty-third year of Joash’s rule, the priests hadn’t done one thing—The Temple was as dilapidated as ever.

⁷ King Joash called Jehoiada the priest and the company of priests and said, “Why haven’t you renovated this sorry-looking Temple? You are forbidden to take any more money for Temple repairs—from now on, hand over everything you get.”

⁸ The priests agreed not to take any more money or to be involved in The Temple renovation.