2 Kings 12:5

Let the priests take it to them, every man of his acquaintance: and let them repair the breaches of the house, wheresoever any breach shall be found.

Cross-reference

In 2 Kings 12:12, the initial plan fails—priests do not repair, so money goes directly to workmen, contrasting the intended role of priests.

In 2 Kings 22:5, Josiah orders money given directly to workmen, avoiding priestly mishandling—a parallel reform after the failed priestly approach.

In 2 Kings 22:6, the same trades (carpenters, builders, masons) are listed for temple repairs, echoing the earlier repair instructions.

2 Chronicles 24:5 parallels the command to priests to collect money for repairs—the same directive as in 2 Kings 12:5.

2 Chronicles 24:7 Historical context

In 2 Chronicles 24:7, Athaliah's sons broke up the temple—this explains why repairs were needed, providing the historical cause.