2 Chronicles 34:10They delivered it into the hand of the workmen who had the oversight of the house of Yahweh; and the workmen who labored in the house of Yahweh gave it to mend and repair the house;
The setting
Jerusalem temple complex, 622 BC. Skilled overseers receive silver to coordinate massive restoration. Decades of neglect under evil kings required extensive repair. Modern-day Jerusalem, Israel.
The emotion here: recording with approval of proper stewardship
The original word
mĕlāʾkâ (מְלָאכָה) — skilled work, craftsmanship requiring expertise
Why it matters
The temple had been neglected for decades under kings Manasseh and Amon who promoted idol worship
Read with care
What most readers miss in 2 Chronicles 34:10
This wasn't new construction but repair work—fixing what previous generations had destroyed
Common misconceptionThis seems like boring administrative details, but it shows God cares about practical stewardship and skilled craftsmanship in His work.
The thread continues
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Bible Genome reading
2 Chronicles 34:10 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
2 Chronicles 34:10 comes from the book of 2 Chronicles, written during the United Kingdom period. These words are attributed to Narrator. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 20% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include restoration, faithfulness. Notable phrases: house of Yahweh; workmen.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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