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They brought a great amount, a tithe of everything. <a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/31.htm">New Living Translation</a> When the people of Israel heard these requirements, they responded generously by bringing the first share of their grain, new wine, olive oil, honey, and all the produce of their fields. They brought a large quantity—a tithe of all they produced. <a href="/esv/2_chronicles/31.htm">English Standard Version</a> As soon as the command was spread abroad, the people of Israel gave in abundance the firstfruits of grain, wine, oil, honey, and of all the produce of the field. And they brought in abundantly the tithe of everything. <a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/31.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/31.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/2_chronicles/31.htm">New King James Version</a> As soon as the commandment was circulated, the children of Israel brought in abundance the firstfruits of grain and wine, oil and honey, and of all the produce of the field; and they brought in abundantly the tithe of everything. <a href="/nasb_/2_chronicles/31.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> As soon as the order spread, the sons of Israel abundantly provided the first fruits of grain, new wine, oil, honey, and of all the produce of the field; and they brought in abundantly the tithe of everything. <a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/31.htm">NASB 1995</a> As soon as the order spread, the sons of Israel provided in abundance the first fruits of grain, new wine, oil, honey and of all the produce of the field; and they brought in abundantly the tithe of all. <a href="/nasb77/2_chronicles/31.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And as soon as the order spread, the sons of Israel provided in abundance the first fruits of grain, new wine, oil, honey, and of all the produce of the field; and they brought in abundantly the tithe of all. <a href="/lsb/2_chronicles/31.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> As soon as the word spread forth, the sons of Israel provided in abundance the first fruits of grain, new wine, oil, honey, and of all the produce of the field; and they brought in abundantly the tithe of all. <a href="/amp/2_chronicles/31.htm">Amplified Bible</a> As soon as the king’s order spread, the Israelites gave in abundance the first fruits of grain, new wine, [olive] oil, honey, and of all the produce of the field; and they brought in the tithe of everything abundantly. <a href="/csb/2_chronicles/31.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> When the word spread, the Israelites gave liberally of the best of the grain, new wine, fresh oil, honey, and of all the produce of the field, and they brought in an abundance, a tenth of everything. <a href="/hcsb/2_chronicles/31.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> When the word spread, the Israelites gave liberally of the best of the grain, new wine, oil, honey, and of all the produce of the field, and they brought in an abundance, a tenth of everything. <a href="/asv/2_chronicles/31.htm">American Standard Version</a> And as soon as the commandment came abroad, the children of Israel gave in abundance the first-fruits of grain, new wine, and oil, and honey, and of all the increase of the field; and the tithe of all things brought they in abundantly. <a href="/cev/2_chronicles/31.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> As soon as the people heard what the king wanted, they brought a tenth of everything they owned, including their best grain, wine, olive oil, honey, and other crops. <a href="/erv/2_chronicles/31.htm">English Revised Version</a> And as soon as the commandment came abroad, the children of Israel gave 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. <a href="/gwt/2_chronicles/31.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> As soon as the word spread, the Israelites brought plenty of offerings from the first of their produce: grain, new wine, fresh olive oil, honey, and every crop from the fields. They brought large quantities, a tenth of everything. <a href="/gnt/2_chronicles/31.htm">Good News Translation</a> As soon as the order was given, the people of Israel brought gifts of their finest grain, wine, olive oil, honey, and other farm produce, and they also brought the tithes of everything they had. <a href="/isv/2_chronicles/31.htm">International Standard Version</a> As the word spread around, the people of Israel gave generously for the first fruits of grain, wine, oil, honey, and all of the produce of the fields. They generously gave a tithe of everything. <a href="/net/2_chronicles/31.htm">NET Bible</a> When the edict was issued, the Israelites freely contributed the initial portion of their grain, wine, olive oil, honey, and all the produce of their fields. They brought a tenth of everything, which added up to a huge amount. <a href="/nheb/2_chronicles/31.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> As soon as the commandment came abroad, the children of Israel gave in abundance the first fruits of grain, new wine, and oil, and honey, and of all the increase of the field; and the tithe of all things brought they in abundantly. <a href="/wbt/2_chronicles/31.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And as soon as the commandment came abroad, the children of Israel brought in abundance the first-fruits of corn, wine, and oil, and honey, and of all the increase of the field; and the tithe of all things they brought in abundantly.<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/2_chronicles/31.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/web/2_chronicles/31.htm">World English Bible</a> As soon as the commandment went out, the children of Israel gave in abundance the first fruits of grain, new wine, oil, honey, and of all the increase of the field; and they brought in the tithe of all things abundantly. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_chronicles/31.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and at the spreading forth of the thing, the sons of Israel have multiplied the first-fruit of grain, new wine, and oil, and honey, and of all the increase of the field, and they have brought in the tithe of the whole in abundance. <a href="/ylt/2_chronicles/31.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and at the spreading forth of the thing have the sons of Israel multiplied the first-fruit of corn, new wine, and oil, and honey, and of all the increase of the field, and the tithe of the whole in abundance they have brought in. <a href="/slt/2_chronicles/31.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And when the word broke forth, the sons of Israel increased the first-fruits of the grain, the new wine and the new oil, and honey, and all the produce of the field; and the tenth of all they brought in for abundance.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_chronicles/31.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Which when it was noised abroad in the ears of the people, the children of Israel offered in abundance the firstfruits of corn, wine, and oil, and honey: and brought the tithe of all things which the ground bringeth forth. <a href="/cpdv/2_chronicles/31.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And when this had reached the ears of the multitude, the sons of Israel brought an abundance of first-fruits of grain, wine, and oil, and also honey. And they offered a tenth part of all that the soil brings forth. <a href="/nabre/2_chronicles/31.htm">New American Bible</a> As soon as the order was promulgated, the Israelites brought, in great quantities, the best of their grain, wine, oil, and honey, and all the produce of the fields; they gave a generous tithe of everything. <a href="/nrsvce/2_chronicles/31.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> As soon as the word spread, the people of Israel gave in abundance the first fruits of grain, wine, oil, honey, and of all the produce of the field; and they brought in abundantly the tithe of everything.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_chronicles/31.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And as soon as the commandment was published in Israel, they brought the first fruits of grain, wine, oil, and of their cattle, and of the produce of the field; and the tithe of all things they brought in abundantly. <a href="/hpbt/2_chronicles/31.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And when the message multiplied upon Israel, they were bringing the first fruits of grain and of wine and of oil and of their beasts and of the crops of the field, and they were bringing great tithes.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_chronicles/31.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And as soon as the commandment came abroad, the children of Israel gave in abundance the first-fruits 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. <a href="/sep/2_chronicles/31.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And as he gave the command, Israel brought abundantly first-fruits of corn, and wine, and oil, and honey, and every fruit of the field: and the children of Israel and Juda brought tithes of everything abundantly. <a href="/parallel/2_chronicles/31-5.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=8128" 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> …4Moreover, he commanded the people living in Jerusalem to make a contribution for the priests and Levites so that they could devote themselves to the Law of the LORD. 5<a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: had·dā·ḇār (Art:: N-ms) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">As soon as the order</a> <a href="/hebrew/6555.htm" title="6555: wə·ḵip̄·rōṣ (Conj-w, Prep-k:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To break through. A primitive root; to break out.">went out,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ḇə·nê- (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the Israelites</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7235.htm" title="7235: hir·bū (V-Hifil-Perf-3cp) -- To be or become much, many or great. A primitive root; to increase.">generously provided</a> <a href="/hebrew/7225.htm" title="7225: rê·šîṯ (N-fsc) -- Beginning, chief. From the same as ro'sh; the first, in place, time, order or rank.">the firstfruits</a> <a href="/hebrew/1715.htm" title="1715: dā·ḡān (N-ms) -- Corn, grain (of cereals). From dagah; properly, increase, i.e. Grain.">of the grain,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8492.htm" title="8492: tî·rō·wōš (N-ms) -- Or tiyrosh; from yarash in the sense of expulsion; must or fresh grape-juice; by implication fermented wine.">new wine,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3323.htm" title="3323: wə·yiṣ·hār (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- Fresh oil. From tsahar; oil; figuratively, anointing.">oil,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1706.htm" title="1706: ū·ḏə·ḇaš (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- Honey. From an unused root meaning to be gummy; honey; by analogy, syrup.">and honey,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: wə·ḵōl (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">and of all</a> <a href="/hebrew/8393.htm" title="8393: tə·ḇū·’aṯ (N-fsc) -- Product, revenue. From bow'; income, i.e. Produce.">the produce</a> <a href="/hebrew/7704.htm" title="7704: śā·ḏeh (N-ms) -- Field, land. Or saday; from an unused root meaning to spread out; a field.">of the field,</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: hê·ḇî·’ū (V-Hifil-Perf-3cp) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">and they brought in</a> <a href="/hebrew/7230.htm" title="7230: lā·rōḇ (Prep-l, Art:: N-ms) -- Multitude, abundance, greatness. From rabab; abundance.">an abundance—</a> <a href="/hebrew/4643.htm" title="4643: ū·ma‘·śar (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- Tenth part, tithe. Or maasar; and feminine maasrah; from asar; a tenth; especially a tithe.">a tithe</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: hak·kōl (Art:: N-ms) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">of everything.</a> 6And the Israelites and Judahites who lived in the cities of Judah also brought a tithe of their herds and flocks and a tithe of the holy things consecrated to the LORD their God, and they laid them in large heaps.…<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="/nehemiah/10-35.htm">Nehemiah 10:35-37</a> We will also bring the firstfruits of our land and of every fruit tree to the house of the LORD year by year. / And we will bring the firstborn of our sons and our livestock, as it is written in the Law, and will bring the firstborn of our herds and flocks to the house of our God, to the priests who minister in the house of our God. / Moreover, we will bring to the priests at the storerooms of the house of our God the firstfruits of our dough, of our grain offerings, of the fruit of all our trees, and of our new wine and oil. A tenth of our produce belongs to the Levites, so that they shall receive tithes in all the towns where we labor. <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="/deuteronomy/26-2.htm">Deuteronomy 26:2-4</a> you are to take some of the firstfruits of all your produce from the soil of the land that the LORD your God is giving you and put them in a basket. Then go to the place the LORD your God will choose as a dwelling for His Name, / to the priest who is serving at that time, and say to him, “I declare today to the LORD your God that I have entered the land that the LORD swore to our fathers to give us.” / Then the priest shall take the basket from your hands and place it before the altar of the LORD your God, <a href="/numbers/18-12.htm">Numbers 18:12-13</a> I give you all the freshest olive oil and all the finest new wine and grain that the Israelites give to the LORD as their firstfruits. / The firstfruits of everything in their land that they bring to the LORD will belong to you. Every ceremonially clean person in your household may eat them. <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="/exodus/23-19.htm">Exodus 23:19</a> Bring the best of the firstfruits of your soil to the house of the LORD your God. You must not cook a young goat in its mother’s milk. <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="/deuteronomy/14-22.htm">Deuteronomy 14:22-23</a> You must be sure to set aside a tenth of all the produce brought forth each year from your fields. / And you are to eat a tenth of your grain, new wine, and oil, and the firstborn of your herds and flocks, in the presence of the LORD your God at the place He will choose as a dwelling for His Name, so that you may learn to fear the LORD your God always. <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="/genesis/28-22.htm">Genesis 28:22</a> And this stone I have set up as a pillar will be God’s house, and of all that You give me I will surely give You a tenth.” <a href="/matthew/23-23.htm">Matthew 23:23</a> Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You pay tithes of mint, dill, and cumin. But you have disregarded the weightier matters of the law: justice, mercy, and faithfulness. You should have practiced the latter, without neglecting the former. <a href="/luke/11-42.htm">Luke 11:42</a> Woe to you Pharisees! For you pay tithes of mint, rue, and every herb, but you disregard justice and the love of God. You should have practiced the latter without neglecting the former. <a href="/hebrews/7-5.htm">Hebrews 7:5</a> Now the law commands the sons of Levi who become priests to collect a tenth from the people—that is, from their brothers—though they too are descended from Abraham. <a href="/1_corinthians/16-2.htm">1 Corinthians 16:2</a> On the first day of every week, each of you should set aside a portion of his income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will be needed. <a href="/romans/15-26.htm">Romans 15:26-27</a> For Macedonia and Achaia were pleased to make a contribution for the poor among the saints in Jerusalem. / They were pleased to do it, and indeed they owe it to them. For if the Gentiles have shared in their spiritual blessings, they are obligated to minister to them with material blessings.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And as soon as the commandment came abroad, the children of Israel brought in abundance the first fruits 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.as soon<a href="/2_chronicles/24-10.htm">2 Chronicles 24:10,11</a> And all the princes and all the people rejoiced, and brought in, and cast into the chest, until they had made an end… <a href="/exodus/35-5.htm">Exodus 35:5,20-29</a> Take ye from among you an offering unto the LORD: whosoever is of a willing heart, let him bring it, an offering of the LORD; gold, and silver, and brass, … <a href="/exodus/36-5.htm">Exodus 36:5,6</a> And they spake unto Moses, saying, The people bring much more than enough for the service of the work, which the LORD commanded to make… came abroad [heb] brake forth <a href="/exodus/22-29.htm">Exodus 22:29</a> Thou shalt not delay to offer the first of thy ripe fruits, and of thy liquors: the firstborn of thy sons shalt thou give unto me.<a href="/exodus/23-19.htm">Exodus 23:19</a> The first of the firstfruits of thy land thou shalt bring into the house of the LORD thy God. Thou shalt not seethe a kid in his mother's milk.<a href="/exodus/34-22.htm">Exodus 34:22,26</a> And thou shalt observe the feast of weeks, of the firstfruits of wheat harvest, and the feast of ingathering at the year's end… honey.<a href="/genesis/43-11.htm">Genesis 43:11</a> And their father Israel said unto them, If it must be so now, do this; take of the best fruits in the land in your vessels, and carry down the man a present, a little balm, and a little honey, spices, and myrrh, nuts, and almonds:<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_chronicles/29-16.htm">Abroad</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-35.htm">Abundance</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/27-3.htm">Abundantly</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-1.htm">Children</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/30-12.htm">Commandment</a> <a href="/2_kings/19-26.htm">Corn</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-23.htm">Field</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-17.htm">First</a> <a href="/2_kings/4-42.htm">Firstfruits</a> <a href="/2_kings/4-42.htm">First-Fruits</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-28.htm">Fruits</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/2-15.htm">Grain</a> <a href="/2_kings/18-32.htm">Honey</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-27.htm">Increase</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-1.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-3.htm">New</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/11-11.htm">Oil</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/30-17.htm">Order</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-14.htm">Provided</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/25-3.htm">Soon</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-15.htm">Spread</a> <a href="/1_samuel/8-17.htm">Tithe</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/11-11.htm">Wine</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ezra/10-13.htm">Abroad</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-10.htm">Abundance</a> <a href="/job/12-6.htm">Abundantly</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-6.htm">Children</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-13.htm">Commandment</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-28.htm">Corn</a> <a href="/nehemiah/5-16.htm">Field</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-7.htm">First</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-35.htm">Firstfruits</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-35.htm">First-Fruits</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-35.htm">Fruits</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-28.htm">Grain</a> <a href="/job/20-17.htm">Honey</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-28.htm">Increase</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-6.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-28.htm">New</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-28.htm">Oil</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-18.htm">Order</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-27.htm">Provided</a> <a href="/ezra/4-23.htm">Soon</a> <a href="/ezra/9-5.htm">Spread</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-6.htm">Tithe</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-28.htm">Wine</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>As soon as the order went out This phrase indicates immediate obedience to a command, reflecting the Israelites' readiness to follow the reforms initiated by King Hezekiah. The context is Hezekiah's religious reforms, which aimed to restore proper worship and adherence to the Law of Moses after a period of neglect. This swift response underscores the people's willingness to return to covenant faithfulness.the Israelites generously provided The generosity of the Israelites highlights their commitment and gratitude towards God. This act of giving is not merely a fulfillment of duty but an expression of worship and acknowledgment of God's provision. It reflects a heart transformed by revival, as seen in other instances of generous giving in the Bible, such as the construction of the Tabernacle (<a href="/exodus/35-29.htm">Exodus 35:29</a>).the firstfruits of the grain, new wine, oil, and honey Firstfruits were offerings given to God from the initial yield of the harvest, symbolizing the dedication of the whole harvest to Him. Grain, wine, oil, and honey were staples of the ancient Near Eastern diet and economy, representing the best and most essential produce. This practice is rooted in the Law (<a href="/exodus/23-19.htm">Exodus 23:19</a>) and signifies trust in God's continued provision. The offering of firstfruits is a type of Christ, who is described as the "firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep" (<a href="/1_corinthians/15-20.htm">1 Corinthians 15:20</a>), indicating His preeminence and the promise of resurrection for believers.and of all the produce of the field This phrase emphasizes the comprehensive nature of the offering, including all types of agricultural produce. It reflects the holistic approach to stewardship and worship, where every aspect of life is dedicated to God. This mirrors the biblical principle that everything belongs to God (<a href="/psalms/24.htm">Psalm 24:1</a>) and should be used for His glory.and they brought in an abundance The abundance of the offering indicates God's blessing upon the people and their land. It also shows the community's collective effort and unity in supporting the temple and the Levitical priesthood. This abundance is reminiscent of the blessings promised in <a href="/deuteronomy/28.htm">Deuteronomy 28:1-14</a> for obedience to God's commands.a tithe of everything The tithe, or tenth, was a specific portion set apart for the support of the Levites and the work of the temple (<a href="/leviticus/27-30.htm">Leviticus 27:30-32</a>). This practice underscores the principle of giving back to God a portion of what He has provided. The tithe is a recurring theme in Scripture, illustrating the importance of supporting religious institutions and leaders. It also foreshadows the New Testament teaching on generous and cheerful giving (<a href="/2_corinthians/9-7.htm">2 Corinthians 9:7</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/h/hezekiah.htm">Hezekiah</a> The king of Judah who initiated religious reforms, including the restoration of temple worship and the reinstitution of tithes and offerings. 2. <a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a> The people of Judah who responded to Hezekiah's reforms by bringing their tithes and offerings. 3. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The central place of worship where the temple was located, and where the offerings were brought. 4. <a href="/topical/f/firstfruits_and_tithes.htm">Firstfruits and Tithes</a> The offerings of the first and best portions of the harvest, as commanded in the Law of Moses. 5. <a href="/topical/t/temple_worship.htm">Temple Worship</a> The religious practices centered around the temple, which Hezekiah sought to restore and purify.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/generosity_in_giving.htm">Generosity in Giving</a> The Israelites' response to Hezekiah's order demonstrates a heart of generosity. As believers, we are called to give willingly and generously, recognizing that all we have is from God. <a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_commands.htm">Obedience to God's Commands</a> The act of bringing the firstfruits and tithes was an act of obedience to God's law. Our obedience in giving reflects our trust in God's provision and our commitment to His commands. <a href="/topical/p/prioritizing_god_in_our_resources.htm">Prioritizing God in Our Resources</a> By giving the firstfruits, the Israelites prioritized God in their resources. We are encouraged to put God first in our finances, trusting Him to meet our needs. <a href="/topical/c/community_and_worship.htm">Community and Worship</a> The collective act of bringing tithes supported the temple and the community of worship. Our giving supports the work of the church and the broader community of faith. <a href="/topical/b/blessings_of_faithfulness.htm">Blessings of Faithfulness</a> The Israelites experienced God's blessings as they faithfully gave. We are reminded that God honors and blesses our faithfulness in giving.<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/what_does_the_bible_say_on_tithing.htm">What does the Bible teach about tithing?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_submission_mean.htm">What are Firstfruits to God?</a> <a href="/q/how_was_wine_made_and_kept_in_deserts.htm">Numbers 28:7 mentions wine for drink offerings; how was wine produced, transported, and preserved under desert conditions? </a> <a href="/q/why_no_records_of_hezekiah's_decree.htm">In 2 Chronicles 31:4, why is there no historical or extra-biblical record supporting Hezekiah’s decree that provided consistent resources to priests and Levites? </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>(5) And . . . came abroad.--Literally, And when the word broke forth--i.e., spread abroad.The children of Israel.--Here the people of Jerusalem, who in the chronicler's day had a preeminent right to the name. (See on next verse.) The firstfruits were for the priests (<a href="/numbers/18-12.htm" title="All the best of the oil, and all the best of the wine, and of the wheat, the first fruits of them which they shall offer to the LORD, them have I given you.">Numbers 18:12</a>, seq., where the oil, wine, and wheat are specified).And the tithe . . . abundantly.--For the Levites (<a href="/context/numbers/18-21.htm" title="And, behold, I have given the children of Levi all the tenth in Israel for an inheritance, for their service which they serve, even the service of the tabernacle of the congregation.">Numbers 18:21-24</a>).<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_chronicles/31.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 5. - Honey; Hebrew, דְּבַשׁ. This is no doubt the proper word for the honey of bees, for see <a href="/judges/14-8.htm">Judges 14:8-18</a>; <a href="/1_samuel/14-27.htm">1 Samuel 14:27</a>; <a href="/psalms/19-11.htm">Psalm 19:11</a>, and many other passages. It is not certain, however, that the word did not cover other sweet preparations, as probably in <a href="/genesis/43-11.htm">Genesis 43:11</a>; <a href="/ezekiel/27-17.htm">Ezekiel 27:17</a>. The alternative reading, "dates," has thus come into the margin, but on very insufficient title, as, while there is doubt as to whether the honey of bees was generally tithed, there is none at all that the people's pious zeal might prompt them to bring tithe of it voluntarily, among other things, that they at any time held in honour and had in abundance. <a href="/commentaries/2_chronicles/31-5.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>As soon as the order הַדָּבָ֗ר (had·dā·ḇār) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> A word, a matter, thing, a cause went out, וְכִפְרֹ֣ץ (wə·ḵip̄·rōṣ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-k | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6555.htm">Strong's 6555: </a> To break through the Israelites בְנֵֽי־ (ḇə·nê-) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son generously provided הִרְבּ֤וּ (hir·bū) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7235.htm">Strong's 7235: </a> To be or become much, many or great the firstfruits רֵאשִׁ֣ית (rê·šîṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7225.htm">Strong's 7225: </a> The first, in place, time, order, rank of the grain, דָּגָ֗ן (dā·ḡān) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1715.htm">Strong's 1715: </a> Corn, grain (of cereals) new wine, תִּיר֤וֹשׁ (tî·rō·wōš) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8492.htm">Strong's 8492: </a> Must, fresh grape-juice, fermented wine oil, וְיִצְהָר֙ (wə·yiṣ·hār) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3323.htm">Strong's 3323: </a> Oil, anointing and honey, וּדְבַ֔שׁ (ū·ḏə·ḇaš) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1706.htm">Strong's 1706: </a> Honey, syrup and of all וְכֹ֖ל (wə·ḵōl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every the produce תְּבוּאַ֣ת (tə·ḇū·’aṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8393.htm">Strong's 8393: </a> Product, revenue of the field, שָׂדֶ֑ה (śā·ḏeh) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7704.htm">Strong's 7704: </a> Field, land and they brought in הֵבִֽיאוּ׃ (hê·ḇî·’ū) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> To come in, come, go in, go an abundance, לָרֹ֖ב (lā·rōḇ) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7230.htm">Strong's 7230: </a> Multitude, abundance, greatness a tithe וּמַעְשַׂ֥ר (ū·ma‘·śar) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4643.htm">Strong's 4643: </a> Tenth part, tithe of everything. הַכֹּ֛ל (hak·kōl) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/31-5.htm">2 Chronicles 31:5 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/31-5.htm">2 Chronicles 31:5 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_chronicles/31-5.htm">2 Chronicles 31:5 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/31-5.htm">2 Chronicles 31:5 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/31-5.htm">2 Chronicles 31:5 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_chronicles/31-5.htm">2 Chronicles 31:5 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_chronicles/31-5.htm">2 Chronicles 31:5 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_chronicles/31-5.htm">2 Chronicles 31:5 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_chronicles/31-5.htm">2 Chronicles 31:5 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_chronicles/31-5.htm">2 Chronicles 31:5 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-5.htm">OT History: 2 Chronicles 31:5 As soon as the commandment came abroad (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_chronicles/31-4.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Chronicles 31:4"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 31:4" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_chronicles/31-6.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Chronicles 31:6"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 31:6" /></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>