Keraia
2 Chronicles 31

2 Chronicles 31:10

Contributions for Worship · 2 Chronicles 31:3–10
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Translations

Modern
…and Azariah, the chief priest of the household of Zadok, answered him, “Since the people began to bring their contributions into the house of the LORD, we have had enough to eat, and there is plenty left over, because the LORD has blessed His people; this great abundance is what is left over.”
Traditional
And Azariah the chief priest of the house of Zadok answered him, and said, Since the people began to bring the offerings into the house of the Lord, we have had enough to eat, and have left plenty: for the Lord hath blessed his people; and that which is left is this great store.
Literal
And Azariah the chief priest from the house of Zadok answered him and said, “From the beginning of the bringing of the contribution to the house of YHWH, there is an abundance to eat and to be satisfied and to leave over, for YHWH has blessed His people; and this store is left over.”
Latin
Respondit illi Azarias sacerdos primus de stirpe Sadoc, dicens: Ex quo cœperunt offerri primitiæ in domo Domini, comedimus, et saturati sumus, et remanserunt plurima, eo quod benedixerit Dominus populo suo: reliquarum autem copia est ista, quam cernis.

Original

Hebrew
English
…and Azariah, the chief priest of the household of Zadok, answered him, “Since the people began to bring their contributions into the house of the LORD, we have had enough to eat, and there is plenty left over, because the LORD has blessed His people; this great abundance is what is left over.”

Notes

2 Chronicles 31:10

The people's great generosity reminds us of when they first built the tabernacle (Exodus 36:3–5).

2 Chronicles 31:3–10

Both the king and his people provided supplies for the temple. Israel came together to support the temple, and their response exceeded expectations and needs.

People

Azariah: Chief priest during Hezekiah's reign Zadok: High priest during the reigns of David and Solomon

Glossary

Azariah Chronicles, Books of First and Second Genealogy Hezekiah Offerings and Sacrifices Temple Zadok

Topics

Ahitub: The Ahitub Mentioned In is Probably Identical with the Last Described Above Azariah: High Priest in Hezekiah's Reign Blessing: Contingent Upon Obedience Blessing: Temporal, from God Church and State: State Superior to Religion: Hezekiah, in Reorganizing Temple Service God: Providence of Hezekiah: King of Judah: Restores the True Forms of Worship Liberality: Hezekiah Priest: Benefits of Regulations by Hezekiah Concerning Benefits to the Priests Tithes: Payment of, Resumed in Hezekiah's Reign