SIL Translator’s Notes on 2 Kings 12:5

12:5a Let every priest receive it from his constituency,

The meaning of the Hebrew word that the Berean Standard Bible translates as “his constituency” is uncertain. See also 12:7c.

You (plur.) must all get the silver from those who are keeping/guarding it.

-or-

Those who guard/keep these offerings must give them ⌊all⌋ to ⌊you (plur.) ⌋ priests/sacrificers.

12:5b and let it be used to repair

You (plur.) must then use the silver to fix/correct

-or-

Then you are to use it to renovate/repair

12:5c any damage found in the temple.”

any damages you can find/see in the temple.”

-or-

any part of the temple that needs it.”

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