2 Chronicles 31:5-10

What do the heaps of contributions show?

Berean Standard Bible

5 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. 6 And 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. 7 In the third month they began building up the heaps, and they finished in the seventh month. 8 When Hezekiah and his officials came and viewed the heaps, they blessed the LORD and His people Israel. 9 Then Hezekiah questioned the priests and Levites about the heaps, 10 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.”

What is the context?

The people bring abundant firstfruits and tithes, including produce and livestock. The heaps accumulate from the third month through the seventh.

Hezekiah and the officials bless the Lord and His people, and the king asks about the heaps. Azariah explains that since the contributions began, the priests have had enough to eat with much left over because the Lord has blessed the people.

The scene connects generosity, sufficient provision, and gratitude. The king’s question also prepares for the orderly storage and distribution that follow.

How is this passage commonly understood?

Wesley emphasizes the abundance remaining after the servants’ needs are met. The USCCB account retains both the seasonal gathering and the inquiry about it. This report of blessing is not a formula guaranteeing a larger personal financial return for each later gift.

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