2 Chronicles 31:5

Translations

Modern

As soon as the order went out, the Israelites generously provided the firstfruits of the grain, new wine, oil, and honey, and of all the produce of the field, and they brought in an abundance—a tithe of everything.

Traditional

And as soon as the commandment came abroad, the children of Israel brought in abundance the firstfruits of corn, wine, and oil, and honey, and of all the increase of the field; and the tithe of all things brought they in abundantly.

Literal

And at the spreading forth of the word, the sons of Israel multiplied the firstfruits of grain, and wine, and oil, and honey, and all the produce of the field; and they brought in the tithe of all the abundance.

Latin

Quod cum percrebruisset in auribus multitudinis, plurimas obtulere primitias filii Israël frumenti, vini, et olei: mellis quoque, et omnium quæ gignit humus, decimas obtulerunt.

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English

As soon as the order went out, the Israelites generously provided the firstfruits of the grain, new wine, oil, and honey, and of all the produce of the field, and they brought in an abundance—a tithe of everything.

Notes

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.

Theme notes and profiles

Hezekiah Apostasy and Renewal God’s Plan to Restore

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…and all Judah brought a tenth of the grain, new wine, and oil into the storerooms.
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And on that same day men were appointed over the rooms that housed the supplies, contributions, firstfruits, and tithes. The portions specified by the Law for the priests and Levites were gathered into these storerooms from the fields of the villages, because Judah rejoiced over the priests and Levites who were serving.
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All the officers and all the people rejoiced and brought their contributions, and they dropped them in the chest until it was full.
Exodus 35:5
Take from among you an offering to the LORD. Let everyone whose heart is willing bring an offering to the LORD: gold, silver, and bronze;
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Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your crops;
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We will also bring the firstfruits of our land and of every fruit tree to the house of the LORD year by year.
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…and said to Moses, “The people are bringing more than enough for doing the work the LORD has commanded us to do.”
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I also arranged for contributions of wood at the appointed times, and for the firstfruits. Remember me, O my God, with favor.
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People

Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes

Glossary

Chronicles, Books of First and Second Genealogy Hezekiah Honey Offerings and Sacrifices

Topics

Church and State: State Superior to Religion: Hezekiah, in Reorganizing Temple Service Date: A Fruit, (Margin) First Fruits: First Ripe of Fruits, Grain, Oil, Wine, and First of Fleece, Required As an offering Hezekiah: King of Judah: Restores the True Forms of Worship Honey: First Fruits of, offered to God Liberality: Hezekiah Oil: First-Fruits of, Given to God Priest: Benefits of Regulations by Hezekiah Concerning Benefits to the Priests Sheep: Tithe of, Given to the Levites The First Fruits: Different Kinds of Honey The Levites: The Tithes Given To, for Their Support The Palm-Tree: The Fruit of, Called Dates Tithe: The Pious Governors of Israel Caused the Payment of Tithes: Payment of, Resumed in Hezekiah's Reign Wine: First Fruits of, to be offered to God

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