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2 Kings 12:2–3 Jehoash (that is, Joash; see note on 11:21) did what was right. He was a relatively good king who rejected idolatrous worship, but the high places were not taken away (see note on 1 Kings 3:2; see also 1 Kings 15:14; 22:43).
2 Kings 12:4–5 repair the house. There were three sources of income for the repairs. Two of these were from regular temple income: payments from the census of male Israelites (money for which each man is assessed; Ex. 30:11–16), and monetary equivalents for things dedicated to God (money from the assessment of persons; Lev. 27:1–25). The third source of income, money that a man’s heart prompts him to bring, refers to a special fund-raising campaign.
2 Kings 12:7–12 Joash’s initial plan is to leave the fundraising to the priests (vv. 4–5). But apparently the priests are not eager to spend good money on buildings. Therefore Joash takes control of the project, ensuring that the income goes directly to the workmen appointed to supervise the work.
2 Kings 12:13 But there were not made . . . any vessels of gold, or of silver. After all his efforts, Joash was able to achieve only a very humble restoration of the temple.
2 Kings 12:17–18 Judah, like Israel (10:32–33), is oppressed by Hazael king of Syria. In fact, Joash had to empty the treasuries of the house of the Lord and of the king’s house. Long past are the days when the king of Israel had “rest on every side” (1 Kings 5:4). Much later, Hag. 2:7–8 foretold that one day the nations would bring their wealth to the temple.
2 Kings 12:19 Chronicles of the Kings. See note on 1 Kings 14:19.
2 Kings 12:20 Silla was probably a neighborhood of Jerusalem below “the Millo” (see note on 2 Sam. 5:9). The house of Millo was perhaps a prominent building in the Millo.
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