2 Kings 12:4
And Jehoash said to the priests, All the money of the dedicated things that is brought into the house of the LORD, even the money of every one that passeth the account, the money that every man is set at, and all the money that cometh into any man’s heart to bring into the house of the LORD,
The funds described as brought into the house of the Lord were designated to meet necessary repairs and other expenses connected with worship, and were separate from the tithe which was devoted exclusively to the support of the Levites set apart for sanctuary service. They belong to the free-will system under which both the tabernacle and afterward the temple were erected wholly by voluntary offerings. With them stands the half-shekel offering directed to be given at each numbering of the people for the service of the tabernacle. With them also stands the yearly contribution collected in the time of Nehemiah for the same purpose.