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The LORD has blessed his people, and all this is left over.” <a href="/esv/2_chronicles/31.htm">English Standard Version</a> Azariah the chief priest, who was of the house of Zadok, answered him, “Since they began to bring the contributions into the house of the LORD, we have eaten and had enough and have plenty left, for the LORD has blessed his people, so that we have this large amount left.” <a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/31.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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.” <a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/31.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/2_chronicles/31.htm">New King James Version</a> And Azariah the chief priest, from 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 plenty left, for the LORD has blessed His people; and what is left is this great abundance.” <a href="/nasb_/2_chronicles/31.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Azariah, the chief priest of the house of Zadok, said to him, “Since the contributions started coming into the house of the LORD, we have had enough to eat with plenty left over, for the LORD has blessed His people, and this great quantity is left over.” <a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/31.htm">NASB 1995</a> Azariah the chief priest of the house of Zadok said to him, &#8220Since the contributions began to be brought into the house of the LORD, we have had enough to eat with plenty left over, for the LORD has blessed His people, and this great quantity is left over.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/2_chronicles/31.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And Azariah the chief priest of the house of Zadok said to him, “Since the contributions began to be brought into the house of the LORD, we have had enough to eat with plenty left over, for the LORD has blessed His people, and this great quantity is left over.” <a href="/lsb/2_chronicles/31.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And Azariah the chief priest of the house of Zadok said to him, “Since the contributions began to be brought into the house of Yahweh, there has been much to eat and be satisfied with and have left over, for Yahweh has blessed His people, and this great quantity is left over.” <a href="/amp/2_chronicles/31.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Azariah the high priest of the house of Zadok answered him, “Since the people began to bring the offerings into the house of the LORD, we have had enough to eat with plenty left over, for the LORD has blessed His people, and this great quantity is left over.” <a href="/csb/2_chronicles/31.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The chief priest Azariah, of the household of Zadok, answered him, “Since they began bringing the offering to the LORD’s temple, we have been eating and are satisfied and there is plenty left over because the LORD has blessed his people; this abundance is what is left over.” <a href="/hcsb/2_chronicles/31.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Azariah, the chief priest of the household of Zadok, answered him, &#8220Since they began bringing the offering to the LORD&#8217s temple, we eat and are satisfied and there is plenty left over because the LORD has blessed His people; this abundance is what is left over.&#8221 <a href="/asv/2_chronicles/31.htm">American Standard Version</a> And Azariah the chief priest, of the house of Zadok, answered him and said, Since the people began to bring the oblations into the house of Jehovah, we have eaten and had enough, and have left plenty: for Jehovah hath blessed his people; and that which is left is this great store. <a href="/cev/2_chronicles/31.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The high priest at the time was Azariah, a descendant of Zadok, and he replied, "Ever since the people have been bringing us their offerings, we have had more than enough food and supplies. The LORD has certainly blessed his people. Look at how much is left over!" <a href="/erv/2_chronicles/31.htm">English Revised Version</a> And Azariah the chief priest, of the house of Zadok, answered him and said, Since the people began to bring the oblations into the house of the LORD, we have eaten and had enough, and have left plenty: for the LORD hath blessed his people; and that which is left is this great store. <a href="/gwt/2_chronicles/31.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The chief priest Azariah from Zadok's family said, "Since the people started to bring the offerings to the LORD's temple, we have had all we wanted to eat and plenty to spare. The LORD has blessed his people, and there's a lot left over." <a href="/gnt/2_chronicles/31.htm">Good News Translation</a> and Azariah the High Priest, a descendant of Zadok, said to him, "Since the people started bringing their gifts to the Temple, there has been enough to eat and a large surplus besides. We have all this because the LORD has blessed his people." <a href="/isv/2_chronicles/31.htm">International Standard Version</a> Azariah replied, "Since they began to bring their gifts into the LORD's Temple, we have eaten and have been satisfied. Now we still have plenty left, because the LORD has blessed his people so that we have all of this left over." <a href="/msb/2_chronicles/31.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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.? <a href="/net/2_chronicles/31.htm">NET Bible</a> Azariah, the head priest from the family of Zadok, said to him, "Since the contributions began arriving in the LORD's temple, we have had plenty to eat and have a large quantity left over. For the LORD has blessed his people, and this large amount remains." <a href="/nheb/2_chronicles/31.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Azariah the chief priest, of the house of Zadok, answered him and said, "Since people began to bring the offerings into the house of the LORD, we have eaten and had enough, and have left plenty: for the LORD has blessed his people; and that which is left is this great store." <a href="/wbt/2_chronicles/31.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> 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 abundance. <a href="/web/2_chronicles/31.htm">World English Bible</a> Azariah the chief priest, of the house of Zadok, answered him and said, “Since people began to bring the offerings into Yahweh’s house, we have eaten and had enough, and have plenty left over, for Yahweh has blessed his people; and that which is left is this great store.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_chronicles/31.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and Azariah the head priest, of the house of Zadok, speaks to him and says, “From the beginning of the bringing of the raised-offering to the house of YHWH, [there is enough] to eat, and to be satisfied, and to leave abundantly, for YHWH has blessed His people, and that left [is] this store.” <a href="/ylt/2_chronicles/31.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and Azariah the head priest, of the house of Zadok, speaketh unto him, and saith, 'From the beginning of the bringing of the heave-offering to the house of Jehovah, there is to eat, and to be satisfied, and to leave abundantly, for Jehovah hath blessed His people, and that left is this store.' <a href="/slt/2_chronicles/31.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Azariah the head priest for the house of Zadok will say to him and he will say, From the beginning to bring the oblations into the house of Jehovah, eating and being filled, and leaving even to abundance: for Jehovah blessed his people; and that being left this multitude.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_chronicles/31.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Azarias the chief priest of the race of Sadoc answered him, saying: Since the firstfruits began to be offered in the house of the Lord, we have eaten, and have been filled, and abundance is left, because the Lord hath blessed his people: and of that which is left is this great store which thou seest. <a href="/cpdv/2_chronicles/31.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Azariah, the high priest from the stock of Zadok, answered him, saying: “Since the first-fruits began to be offered in the house of the Lord, we have eaten and been satisfied, and much remains. For the Lord has blessed his people. Then what was left over is this great abundance, which you see.” <a href="/nabre/2_chronicles/31.htm">New American Bible</a> and the priest Azariah, head of the house of Zadok, answered him, “Since they began to bring the offerings to the house of the LORD, we have eaten, been satisfied, and had much left over, for the LORD has blessed his people. This great supply is what was left over.” <a href="/nrsvce/2_chronicles/31.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> The chief priest Azariah, who was of the house of Zadok, answered him, “Since they began to bring the contributions into the house of the LORD, we have had enough to eat and have plenty to spare; for the LORD has blessed his people, so that we have this great supply left over.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_chronicles/31.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And he called for Azariah the chief priest of the house of Zadok and said to him, This tithe is ready for you, to be eaten, because it has been brought into the house of the LORD, now you can eat and be filled, and what is left of it, give it to the poor and to the fatherless, for the LORD has blessed his people and has given them this abundance. And what is left, give it to all the people of Israel. <a href="/hpbt/2_chronicles/31.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And he called Azraya the Great Priest of those of the house of Tsadoq and said to them: “It is permitted to you to eat this first fruits, because it came into the house of LORD JEHOVAH. Eat and be satisfied, and give the rest of it to the poor and to the afflicted, for LORD JEHOVAH has blessed his people and he has given them this abundance.” And they gave the rest to all the people of Israel.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_chronicles/31.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> 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 eaten and had enough, and have left plenty; for the LORD hath blessed His people; and that which is left is this great store.' <a href="/sep/2_chronicles/31.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And Azarias the priest, the chief over the house of Sadoc, spoke to him, and said, From the time that the first-fruits began to be brought into the house of the Lord, we have eaten and drunk, and left even abundantly; for the Lord has blessed his people, and we have left to this amount. <a href="/parallel/2_chronicles/31-10.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zGrb4955Tvs?start=8179" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/31.htm">Contributions for Worship</a> …9Then Hezekiah questioned the priests and Levites about the heaps, 10<a href="/hebrew/5838.htm" title="5838: ‘ă·zar·yā·hū (N-proper-ms) -- Or mazaryahuw; from azar and Yahh; Jah has helped; Azarjah, the name of nineteen Israelites.">and Azariah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7218.htm" title="7218: hā·rōš (Art:: N-ms) -- Head. From an unused root apparently meaning to shake; the head, whether literal or figurative.">the chief</a> <a href="/hebrew/3548.htm" title="3548: hak·kō·hên (Art:: N-ms) -- Priest. Active participle of kahan; literally, one officiating, a priest; also an acting priest.">priest</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: lə·ḇêṯ (Prep-l:: N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">of the household</a> <a href="/hebrew/6659.htm" title="6659: ṣā·ḏō·wq (N-proper-ms) -- The name of several Isr. From tsadaq; just; Tsadok, the name of eight or nine Israelites.">of Zadok,</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say."></a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">answered</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ê·lāw (Prep:: 3ms) -- To, into, towards. ">him,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2490.htm" title="2490: mê·hā·ḥêl (Prep-m:: V-Hifil-Inf) -- A primitive root; properly, to bore, i.e. to wound, to dissolve; figuratively, to profane, to break, to begin; denom. to play.">“Since the people began</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: lā·ḇî (Prep-l:: V-Hifil-Inf) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">to bring</a> <a href="/hebrew/8641.htm" title="8641: hat·tə·rū·māh (Art:: N-fs) -- Contribution, offering (for sacred uses). Or trumah; from ruwm; a present, especially in sacrifice or as tribute.">their contributions</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: ḇêṯ- (N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">into the house</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">of the LORD,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7646.htm" title="7646: wə·śā·ḇō·w·a‘ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-InfAbs) -- To be sated, satisfied or surfeited. Or sabeay; a primitive root; to sate, i.e. Fill to satisfaction.">we have had enough</a> <a href="/hebrew/398.htm" title="398: ’ā·ḵō·wl (V-Qal-InfAbs) -- To eat. A primitive root; to eat.">to eat</a> <a href="/hebrew/7230.htm" title="7230: lā·rō·wḇ (Prep-l, Art:: N-ms) -- Multitude, abundance, greatness. From rabab; abundance.">and there is plenty</a> <a href="/hebrew/3498.htm" title="3498: wə·hō·w·ṯêr (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-InfAbs) -- A primitive root; to jut over or exceed; by implication, to excel; to remain or be left; causatively, to leave, cause to abound, preserve.">left over,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5704.htm" title="5704: ‘aḏ- (Prep) -- As far as, even to, up to, until, while. Properly, the same as ad; as far as, whether of space or time or degree."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">because</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/1288.htm" title="1288: bê·raḵ (V-Piel-Perf-3ms) -- To kneel, bless. A primitive root; to kneel; by implication to bless God, and man; also to curse.">has blessed</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: ‘am·mōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">His people;</a> <a href="/hebrew/2088.htm" title="2088: haz·zeh (Art:: Pro-ms) -- This, here. A primitive word; the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that.">this</a> <a href="/hebrew/1995.htm" title="1995: he·hā·mō·wn (Art:: N-ms) -- A sound, murmur, roar, crowd, abundance. Or hamon; from hamah; a noise, tumult, crowd; also disquietude, wealth.">great abundance</a> <a href="/hebrew/3498.htm" title="3498: wə·han·nō·w·ṯār (Conj-w, Art:: V-Nifal-Prtcpl-ms) -- A primitive root; to jut over or exceed; by implication, to excel; to remain or be left; causatively, to leave, cause to abound, preserve.">is what is left over.”</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/malachi/3-10.htm">Malachi 3:10</a> Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in My house. Test Me in this,” says the LORD of Hosts. “See if I will not open the windows of heaven and pour out for you blessing without measure. <a href="/nehemiah/13-12.htm">Nehemiah 13:12</a> and all Judah brought a tenth of the grain, new wine, and oil into the storerooms. <a href="/deuteronomy/12-6.htm">Deuteronomy 12:6-7</a> To that place you are to bring your burnt offerings and sacrifices, your tithes and heave offerings, your vow offerings and freewill offerings, as well as the firstborn of your herds and flocks. / There, in the presence of the LORD your God, you and your households shall eat and rejoice in all you do, because the LORD your God has blessed you. <a href="/leviticus/27-30.htm">Leviticus 27:30-32</a> Thus any tithe from the land, whether from the seed of the land or the fruit of the trees, belongs to the LORD; it is holy to the LORD. / If a man wishes to redeem part of his tithe, he must add a fifth to its value. / Every tenth animal from the herd or flock that passes under the shepherd’s rod will be holy to the LORD. <a href="/numbers/18-21.htm">Numbers 18:21-24</a> Behold, I have given to the Levites all the tithes in Israel as an inheritance in return for the work they do, the service of the Tent of Meeting. / No longer may the Israelites come near to the Tent of Meeting, or they will incur guilt and die. / The Levites are to perform the work of the Tent of Meeting, and they must bear their iniquity. This is a permanent statute for the generations to come. The Levites will not receive an inheritance among the Israelites. ... <a href="/proverbs/3-9.htm">Proverbs 3:9-10</a> Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your crops; / then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will overflow with new wine. <a href="/2_chronicles/24-10.htm">2 Chronicles 24:10-11</a> All the officers and all the people rejoiced and brought their contributions, and they dropped them in the chest until it was full. / Whenever the chest was brought by the Levites to the king’s overseers and they saw that there was a large amount of money, the royal scribe and the officer of the high priest would come and empty the chest and carry it back to its place. They did this daily and gathered the money in abundance. <a href="/1_chronicles/29-9.htm">1 Chronicles 29:9</a> And the people rejoiced at the willing response of their leaders, for they had given to the LORD freely and wholeheartedly. And King David also rejoiced greatly. <a href="/exodus/36-5.htm">Exodus 36:5-7</a> and said to Moses, “The people are bringing more than enough for doing the work the LORD has commanded us to do.” / After Moses had given an order, they sent a proclamation throughout the camp: “No man or woman should make anything else as an offering for the sanctuary.” So the people were restrained from bringing more, / since what they already had was more than enough to perform all the work. <a href="/1_kings/8-66.htm">1 Kings 8:66</a> On the fifteenth day Solomon sent the people away. So they blessed the king and went home, joyful and glad in heart for all the good things that the LORD had done for His servant David and for His people Israel. <a href="/acts/4-34.htm">Acts 4:34-35</a> There were no needy ones among them, because those who owned lands or houses would sell their property, bring the proceeds from the sales, / and lay them at the apostles’ feet for distribution to anyone as he had need. <a href="/2_corinthians/9-6.htm">2 Corinthians 9:6-8</a> Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. / Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver. / And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things, at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. <a href="/philippians/4-18.htm">Philippians 4:18-19</a> I have all I need and more, now that I have received your gifts from Epaphroditus. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God. / And my God will supply all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus. <a href="/luke/6-38.htm">Luke 6:38</a> Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.” <a href="/matthew/6-33.htm">Matthew 6:33</a> But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>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 has blessed his people; and that which is left is this great store.Azariah<a href="/2_chronicles/26-17.htm">2 Chronicles 26:17</a> And Azariah the priest went in after him, and with him fourscore priests of the LORD, that were valiant men:<a href="/1_kings/2-35.htm">1 Kings 2:35</a> And the king put Benaiah the son of Jehoiada in his room over the host: and Zadok the priest did the king put in the room of Abiathar.<a href="/1_chronicles/6-8.htm">1 Chronicles 6:8,14</a> And Ahitub begat Zadok, and Zadok begat Ahimaaz, … Since<a href="/proverbs/3-9.htm">Proverbs 3:9</a> Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase:<a href="/haggai/2-18.htm">Haggai 2:18</a> Consider now from this day and upward, from the four and twentieth day of the ninth month, even from the day that the foundation of the LORD'S temple was laid, consider it.<a href="/malachi/3-10.htm">Malachi 3:10</a> Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it.we have had<a href="/2_kings/4-43.htm">2 Kings 4:43,44</a> And his servitor said, What, should I set this before an hundred men? He said again, Give the people, that they may eat: for thus saith the LORD, They shall eat, and shall leave thereof… <a href="/matthew/15-37.htm">Matthew 15:37</a> And they did all eat, and were filled: and they took up of the broken meat that was left seven baskets full.<a href="/philippians/4-18.htm">Philippians 4:18</a> But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, wellpleasing to God.the Lord<a href="/genesis/26-12.htm">Genesis 26:12</a> Then Isaac sowed in that land, and received in the same year an hundredfold: and the LORD blessed him.<a href="/genesis/30-27.htm">Genesis 30:27-30</a> And Laban said unto him, I pray thee, if I have found favour in thine eyes, tarry: for I have learned by experience that the LORD hath blessed me for thy sake… <a href="/leviticus/25-21.htm">Leviticus 25:21</a> Then I will command my blessing upon you in the sixth year, and it shall bring forth fruit for three years.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_chronicles/31-5.htm">Abundance</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-12.htm">Azariah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-17.htm">Azari'ah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-8.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-20.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-10.htm">Contributions</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/30-18.htm">Eat</a> <a href="/2_kings/25-29.htm">Eaten</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/30-3.htm">Enough</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/30-26.htm">Great</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/30-15.htm">House</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-3.htm">Offerings</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/2-9.htm">Plenty</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-2.htm">Priest</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-29.htm">Quantity</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-9.htm">Store</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/27-1.htm">Zadok</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_chronicles/32-5.htm">Abundance</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-13.htm">Azariah</a> <a href="/ezra/7-1.htm">Azari'ah</a> <a href="/ezra/7-27.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-12.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-12.htm">Contributions</a> <a href="/ezra/2-63.htm">Eat</a> <a href="/ezra/6-21.htm">Eaten</a> <a href="/ezra/9-14.htm">Enough</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-15.htm">Great</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-11.htm">House</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-12.htm">Offerings</a> <a href="/esther/1-18.htm">Plenty</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/34-9.htm">Priest</a> <a href="/isaiah/22-24.htm">Quantity</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-28.htm">Store</a> <a href="/ezra/7-2.htm">Zadok</a><div class="vheading2">2 Chronicles 31</div>1. <a href="/2_chronicles/31-1.htm">The people go forward in destroying idolatry</a> 2. <a href="/2_chronicles/31-2.htm">Hezekiah orders the courses of the priests and Levites, </a> 4. <a href="/2_chronicles/31-4.htm">and provides for their work and maintenance</a> 5. <a href="/2_chronicles/31-5.htm">The people's forwardness in offerings and tithes</a> 11. <a href="/2_chronicles/31-11.htm">Hezekiah appoints officers to dispose of the tithes</a> 20. <a href="/2_chronicles/31-20.htm">The sincerity of Hezekiah</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_chronicles/31.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_chronicles/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_chronicles/31.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>and Azariah, the chief priest of the household of Zadok, answered him Azariah, as the chief priest, held a significant religious leadership role in Judah. The household of Zadok refers to the priestly line established during the reign of King David, which continued through Solomon's temple. This lineage was known for its faithfulness and adherence to God's commands, as seen in <a href="/ezekiel/44-15.htm">Ezekiel 44:15</a>, where the sons of Zadok are commended for their loyalty. Azariah's response indicates his authority and responsibility in managing the temple's resources and offerings.“Since the people began to bring their contributions into the house of the LORD This phrase highlights the revival of religious practices under King Hezekiah, who initiated reforms to restore proper worship in Judah. The contributions refer to tithes and offerings brought by the people, as commanded in the Law of Moses (<a href="/leviticus/27-30.htm">Leviticus 27:30-33</a>). The house of the LORD, or the temple in Jerusalem, was the central place of worship and sacrifice, symbolizing God's presence among His people. This act of bringing contributions signifies a renewed commitment to covenantal faithfulness.we have had enough to eat, and there is plenty left over The abundance of provisions reflects God's blessing upon the people for their obedience and generosity. This echoes the principle found in <a href="/malachi/3-10.htm">Malachi 3:10</a>, where God promises to pour out blessings when His people bring the full tithe into the storehouse. The surplus indicates not only material prosperity but also spiritual health, as the community aligns itself with God's will.because the LORD has blessed His people This statement attributes the abundance directly to divine favor. In the Old Testament, blessings were often seen as a sign of God's approval and presence, as in <a href="/deuteronomy/28.htm">Deuteronomy 28:1-14</a>, where obedience leads to blessings. The LORD's blessing here underscores the covenant relationship between God and Israel, where faithfulness results in tangible expressions of His provision and care.this great abundance is what is left over.” The mention of "great abundance" emphasizes the extent of God's provision, surpassing immediate needs and ensuring future security. This surplus can be seen as a type of Christ, who provides abundantly for His people, as illustrated in the feeding of the 5,000 (<a href="/john/6.htm">John 6:1-14</a>), where there were twelve baskets of leftovers. The abundance serves as a testament to God's generosity and faithfulness, encouraging continued trust and reliance on Him.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/a/azariah_the_chief_priest.htm">Azariah the Chief Priest</a> A leading religious figure from the house of Zadok, responsible for overseeing the temple activities and ensuring the proper worship of God. 2. <a href="/topical/h/house_of_zadok.htm">House of Zadok</a> A priestly lineage known for their faithfulness and service in the temple, tracing back to Zadok, a high priest during the reign of King David and Solomon. 3. <a href="/topical/c/contributions_to_the_house_of_the_lord.htm">Contributions to the House of the LORD</a> Refers to the tithes and offerings brought by the people of Judah to support the temple and its services. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_people_of_judah.htm">The People of Judah</a> The community of Israelites who responded to King Hezekiah's reforms by bringing their tithes and offerings to the temple. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_blessing_of_the_lord.htm">The Blessing of the LORD</a> The divine favor and provision experienced by the people as a result of their obedience and generosity.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_principle_of_generosity.htm">The Principle of Generosity</a> Generosity towards God and His work results in blessings and abundance. The people of Judah experienced God's provision as they faithfully brought their contributions. <a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_stewardship.htm">Faithfulness in Stewardship</a> The faithfulness of the people in giving their tithes reflects a heart committed to God. Our stewardship of resources is a reflection of our trust in God's provision. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_leadership.htm">The Role of Leadership</a> Azariah's leadership and the house of Zadok's faithfulness were crucial in guiding the people towards obedience. Godly leadership can inspire and direct communities towards righteousness. <a href="/topical/g/god's_abundant_provision.htm">God's Abundant Provision</a> God's blessings often exceed our expectations when we align our actions with His will. The abundance left over signifies God's ability to provide more than enough. <a href="/topical/c/community_and_worship.htm">Community and Worship</a> The collective action of the community in supporting the temple highlights the importance of communal worship and shared responsibility in the faith journey.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_chronicles_31.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 31</a> <a href="/q/is_being_wealthy_considered_sinful.htm">Who was Azariah in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/who_was_azariah_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Azariah in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/why_no_extrabiblical_record_of_fear.htm">(2 Chronicles 17:10) If surrounding nations truly feared the Lord due to Jehoshaphat, why is there no clear extrabiblical historical record of this widespread fear?</a> <a href="/q/how_do_1_sam_31_and_1_chr_10_align.htm">How does 1 Samuel 31's account of Saul's death align with 1 Chronicles 10:13-14, which portrays his demise as divine judgment?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_chronicles/31.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(10) Azariah.--Possibly the Azariah of <a href="/2_chronicles/26-17.htm" title="And Azariah the priest went in after him, and with him fourscore priests of the LORD, that were valiant men:">2Chronicles 26:17</a>. If not, he is otherwise unknown.Since the people began to bring the offerings.--Since they began to bring the T?r-m?h: a word which the Authorised Version usually renders "heave offering." (See Note on <a href="/2_chronicles/31-6.htm" title="And concerning the children of Israel and Judah, that dwelled in the cities of Judah, they also brought in the tithe of oxen and sheep, and the tithe of holy things which were consecrated to the LORD their God, and laid them by heaps.">2Chronicles 31:6</a>.)To bring.--In the Hebrew a contracted form, recurring in <a href="/jeremiah/39-7.htm" title="Moreover he put out Zedekiah's eyes, and bound him with chains, to carry him to Babylon.">Jeremiah 39:7</a>.We have had enough to eat, and have left plenty.--Literally, Eating and being satisfied, and leaving over, even unto abundance (exclamatory infinitives). (Comp. <a href="/hosea/4-2.htm" title="By swearing, and lying, and killing, and stealing, and committing adultery, they break out, and blood touches blood.">Hosea 4:2</a> for this construction.) . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_chronicles/31.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 10. - Azariah... chief priest of the house of Zadok. Though this Azariah be of the house of Zadok, he is not of the line of Jozadak; and we cannot be certain that he is one with him of <a href="/2_chronicles/26-17.htm">2 Chronicles 26:17, 20</a>; in which case his grandson Jotham (<a href="/2_chronicles/27-1.htm">2 Chronicles 27:1</a>) would be grandfather of Hezekiah, inferring a long term both for his office and his life. <a href="/commentaries/2_chronicles/31-10.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>and Azariah, עֲזַרְיָ֧הוּ (‘ă·zar·yā·hū) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5838.htm">Strong's 5838: </a> Azariah -- 'Yah has helped', the name of a number of Israelites the chief הָרֹ֖אשׁ (hā·rōš) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7218.htm">Strong's 7218: </a> The head priest הַכֹּהֵ֛ן (hak·kō·hên) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3548.htm">Strong's 3548: </a> Priest of the household לְבֵ֣ית (lə·ḇêṯ) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> A house of Zadok, צָד֑וֹק (ṣā·ḏō·wq) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6659.htm">Strong's 6659: </a> Zadok -- the name of several Israelites answered him, וַיֹּ֣אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say “Since [the people] began מֵהָחֵ֨ל (mê·hā·ḥêl) Preposition-m | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2490.htm">Strong's 2490: </a> To bore, to wound, to dissolve, to profane, to break, to begin, to play to bring לָבִ֣יא (lā·ḇî) Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> To come in, come, go in, go their contributions הַתְּרוּמָ֜ה (hat·tə·rū·māh) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8641.htm">Strong's 8641: </a> Contribution, offering (for sacred uses) into the house בֵית־ (ḇêṯ-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> A house of the LORD, יְהוָ֗ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel we have had enough וְשָׂב֤וֹעַ (wə·śā·ḇō·w·a‘) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Infinitive absolute <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7646.htm">Strong's 7646: </a> To be sated, satisfied or surfeited to eat אָכ֨וֹל (’ā·ḵō·wl) Verb - Qal - Infinitive absolute <a href="/hebrew/strongs_398.htm">Strong's 398: </a> To eat and there is plenty לָר֔וֹב (lā·rō·wḇ) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7230.htm">Strong's 7230: </a> Multitude, abundance, greatness left over, וְהוֹתֵר֙ (wə·hō·w·ṯêr) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive absolute <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3498.htm">Strong's 3498: </a> To jut over, exceed, to excel, to remain, be left, to leave, cause to abound, preserve because כִּ֤י (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction the LORD יְהוָה֙ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel has blessed בֵּרַ֣ךְ (bê·raḵ) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1288.htm">Strong's 1288: </a> To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse His people; עַמּ֔וֹ (‘am·mōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock this הַזֶּֽה׃ (haz·zeh) Article | Pronoun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2088.htm">Strong's 2088: </a> This, that great abundance הֶהָמ֥וֹן (he·hā·mō·wn) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1995.htm">Strong's 1995: </a> A noise, tumult, crowd, disquietude, wealth is what is left over.? וְהַנּוֹתָ֖ר (wə·han·nō·w·ṯār) Conjunctive waw, Article | Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3498.htm">Strong's 3498: </a> To jut over, exceed, to excel, to remain, be left, to leave, cause to abound, preserve <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/31-10.htm">2 Chronicles 31:10 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/31-10.htm">2 Chronicles 31:10 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_chronicles/31-10.htm">2 Chronicles 31:10 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/31-10.htm">2 Chronicles 31:10 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/31-10.htm">2 Chronicles 31:10 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_chronicles/31-10.htm">2 Chronicles 31:10 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_chronicles/31-10.htm">2 Chronicles 31:10 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_chronicles/31-10.htm">2 Chronicles 31:10 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_chronicles/31-10.htm">2 Chronicles 31:10 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_chronicles/31-10.htm">2 Chronicles 31:10 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-10.htm">OT History: 2 Chronicles 31:10 Azariah the chief priest of the house (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_chronicles/31-9.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Chronicles 31:9"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 31:9" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_chronicles/31-11.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Chronicles 31:11"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 31:11" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>