Graphic Bible · Scene 9 of 22

Priests set aside donor ledgers and step back from the repair contract, solemn agreement with Jehoash at temple court.
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2 Kings 12:9

The old arrangement ends

Joash Repairs the House · 2 Kings 12

Story guide: The priests relinquish both collection and repair responsibility.

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9So the priests agreed to stop collecting money from the people and to give up responsibility for the temple repairs.

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