2 Chronicles 31:5 “As soon as the order went out, the Israelites generously provided the…”

2 Chronicles 31:5

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.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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.

World English Bible

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.

American Standard Version

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.

Geneva Bible 1599

And when the commandement was spread, the children of Israel brought abundance of first fruites, of corne, wine, and oyle, and honie, and of all the increase of the fielde, and the tithes of all things brought they abundantly.

Darby Translation

And as soon as the commandment was published, the children of Israel gave in abundance the firstfruits of corn, new wine and oil and honey, and of all the increase of the field; and they brought in abundantly the tithe of all [things].

Young's Literal Translation

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.

Bible in Basic English

And when the order was made public, straight away the children of Israel gave, in great amounts, the first-fruits of their grain and wine and oil and honey, and of the produce of their fields; and they took in a tenth part of everything, a great store.

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Cross references

“as soon”

Exodus 35:5 Exodus 35:20–29 2 Corinthians 8:2–5 2 Chronicles 24:10 2 Chronicles 24:11 Exodus 36:5

Exodus 35:5 · BSB

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;

Exodus 35:20–29 · BSB

Then the whole congregation of Israel withdrew from the presence of Moses.

2 Corinthians 8:2–5 · BSB

In the terrible ordeal they suffered, their abundant joy and deep poverty overflowed into rich generosity.

2 Chronicles 24:10 · BSB

All the officers and all the people rejoiced and brought their contributions, and they dropped them in the chest until it was full.

2 Chronicles 24:11 · BSB

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 b…

Exodus 36:5 · BSB

and said to Moses, “The people are bringing more than enough for doing the work the LORD has commanded us to do.”

“came abroad”

Nehemiah 13:12 Nehemiah 10:35–39 Nehemiah 12:44 Nehemiah 13:31 Proverbs 3:9 Exodus 22:29

Nehemiah 13:12 · BSB

and all Judah brought a tenth of the grain, new wine, and oil into the storerooms.

Nehemiah 10:35–39 · BSB

We will also bring the firstfruits of our land and of every fruit tree to the house of the LORD year by year.

Nehemiah 12:44 · BSB

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 f…

Nehemiah 13:31 · BSB

I also arranged for contributions of wood at the appointed times, and for the firstfruits. Remember me, O my God, with favor.

Proverbs 3:9 · BSB

Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your crops;

Exodus 22:29 · BSB

You must not hold back offerings from your granaries or vats. You are to give Me the firstborn of your sons.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

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.

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.

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