And it came to pass after this, that Joash was minded to repair the house of the LORD.
Joash being minded to repair the house of the Lord is an instance of giving for religious purposes that stood apart from and in addition to the tithe. The tithe itself was set apart exclusively for the support of the Levites. Both the tabernacle at first and afterward the temple were built entirely by freewill offerings. Needed repairs and other expenses connected with the house of God were met by special collections, including the half shekel required from each person whenever the people were numbered. They were also met by the yearly contribution established in the time of Nehemiah.
Joash being minded to repair the house of the Lord is an instance of giving for religious purposes that stood apart from and in addition to the tithe. The tithe itself was set apart exclusively for the support of the Levites. Both the tabernacle at first and afterward the temple were built entirely by freewill offerings. Needed repairs and other expenses connected with the house of God were met by special collections, including the half shekel required from each person whenever the people were numbered. They were also met by the yearly contribution established in the time of Nehemiah.