Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version As soon as the order went out, the Israelites generously gave the firstfruits of their grain, new wine, olive oil and honey and all that the fields produced. They brought a great amount, a tithe of everything. New Living Translation 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. English Standard Version 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. Berean Standard Bible 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 Literal Bible 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. King James Bible 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. New King James Version 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. New American Standard Bible 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. NASB 1995 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. NASB 1977 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. Legacy Standard Bible 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. Amplified Bible 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. Berean Annotated Bible As soon as the order went out, the Israelites (God prevails) 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. Christian Standard Bible 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. Holman Christian Standard Bible 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. 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. Contemporary English Version 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. English Revised Version 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation 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. Good News Translation 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. International Standard Version 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. NET Bible 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. New Heart English Bible 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. Webster's Bible Translation 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. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAs 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. 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. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand 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. Berean Literal Bible 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. 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. Smith's Literal Translation 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. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWhich 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. Catholic Public Domain Version 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. New American Bible 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. New Revised Standard Version 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. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd 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. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated 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. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And 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. Brenton Septuagint Translation 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. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Contributions for Worship…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. 5As 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. 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.… Cross References As soon as the order went out, Ezra 1:1-3 In the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, to fulfill the word of the LORD spoken through Jeremiah, the LORD stirred the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia to send a proclamation throughout his kingdom and to put it in writing as follows: / “This is what Cyrus king of Persia says: ‘The LORD, the God of heaven, who has given me all the kingdoms of the earth, has appointed me to build a house for Him at Jerusalem in Judah. / Whoever among you belongs to His people, may his God be with him, and may he go to Jerusalem in Judah and build the house of the LORD, the God of Israel; He is the God who is in Jerusalem. Esther 8:14 The couriers rode out in haste on their royal horses, pressed on by the command of the king. And the edict was also issued in the citadel of Susa. the Israelites generously provided Exodus 35:29 So all the men and women of the Israelites whose hearts prompted them brought a freewill offering to the LORD for all the work that the LORD through Moses had commanded them to do. 1 Chronicles 29:9 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. Ezra 2:68-69 When they arrived at the house of the LORD in Jerusalem, some of the heads of the families gave freewill offerings to rebuild the house of God on its original site. / According to their ability, they gave to the treasury for this work 61,000 darics of gold, 5,000 minas of silver, and 100 priestly garments. the firstfruits of the grain, new wine, oil, and honey, Deuteronomy 18:4 You are to give them the firstfruits of your grain, new wine, and oil, and the first wool sheared from your flock. Numbers 18:12 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. Nehemiah 10:35-37 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. and of all the produce of the field, Deuteronomy 8:8 a land of wheat, barley, vines, fig trees, and pomegranates; a land of olive oil and honey; Deuteronomy 14:22 You must be sure to set aside a tenth of all the produce brought forth each year from your fields. Deuteronomy 26:2 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, and they brought in an abundance— Exodus 36:5-7 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. 2 Chronicles 29:35 Furthermore, the burnt offerings were abundant, along with the fat of the peace offerings and the drink offerings for the burnt offerings. So the service of the house of the LORD was established. 1 Chronicles 29:14-16 But who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to give as generously as this? For everything comes from You, and from Your own hand we have given to You. / For we are foreigners and strangers in Your presence, as were all our forefathers. Our days on earth are like a shadow, without hope. / O LORD our God, from Your hand comes all this abundance that we have provided to build You a house for Your holy Name, and all of it belongs to You. a tithe of everything. Numbers 18:21 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. Leviticus 27:30 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. Treasury of Scripture 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 2 Chronicles 24:10,11 And all the princes and all the people rejoiced, and brought in, and cast into the chest, until they had made an end… Exodus 35:5,20-29 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, … Exodus 36:5,6 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 Exodus 22:29 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. Exodus 23:19 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. Exodus 34:22,26 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. Genesis 43:11 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: Jump to Previous Abroad Abundance Abundantly Children Commandment Corn Field First Firstfruits First-Fruits Fruits Grain Honey Increase Israel New Oil Order Provided Soon Spread Tithe WineJump to Next Abroad Abundance Abundantly Children Commandment Corn Field First Firstfruits First-Fruits Fruits Grain Honey Increase Israel New Oil Order Provided Soon Spread Tithe Wine2 Chronicles 31 1. The people go forward in destroying idolatry2. Hezekiah orders the courses of the priests and Levites, 4. and provides for their work and maintenance 5. The people's forwardness in offerings and tithes 11. Hezekiah appoints officers to dispose of the tithes 20. The sincerity of Hezekiah 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 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 Persons / Places / Events 1. HezekiahThe king of Judah who initiated religious reforms, including the restoration of temple worship and the reinstitution of tithes and offerings. 2. Israelites The people of Judah who responded to Hezekiah's reforms by bringing their tithes and offerings. 3. Jerusalem The central place of worship where the temple was located, and where the offerings were brought. 4. Firstfruits and Tithes The offerings of the first and best portions of the harvest, as commanded in the Law of Moses. 5. Temple Worship The religious practices centered around the temple, which Hezekiah sought to restore and purify. Teaching Points Generosity in GivingThe 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. Obedience to God's Commands 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. Prioritizing God in Our Resources 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. Community and Worship 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. Blessings of Faithfulness The Israelites experienced God's blessings as they faithfully gave. We are reminded that God honors and blesses our faithfulness in giving. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 31:5?2. How does 2 Chronicles 31:5 encourage generous giving in our lives today? 3. What does "firstfruits of grain, new wine, oil" symbolize in our spiritual walk? 4. How can we prioritize God with our resources, as seen in 2 Chronicles 31:5? 5. What New Testament teachings align with the giving principles in 2 Chronicles 31:5? 6. How can we cultivate a heart of abundance and generosity like in 2 Chronicles 31:5? 7. What does 2 Chronicles 31:5 reveal about the Israelites' commitment to God? 8. How does 2 Chronicles 31:5 illustrate the importance of tithing in biblical times? 9. What historical evidence supports the events described in 2 Chronicles 31:5? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 31? 11. What does the Bible teach about tithing? 12. What are Firstfruits to God? 13. Numbers 28:7 mentions wine for drink offerings; how was wine produced, transported, and preserved under desert conditions? 14. 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? What Does 2 Chronicles 31:5 Mean As soon as the order went outThe moment King Hezekiah announced his reforms, “the Israelites responded immediately.” Their quick obedience shows: • A heart already stirred by the Spirit; compare 2 Chronicles 29:36, where “God had prepared the people.” • That genuine revival always produces prompt action; Psalm 119:60 declares, “I hurried and did not delay to obey Your commandments”. • God-honoring leadership matters. Like Moses in Exodus 35:4-5, Hezekiah gives clear direction, and the people waste no time. the Israelites generously provided Generosity flows naturally from grateful hearts. • Exodus 36:5 records a similar moment: “The people are bringing more than enough.” • Proverbs 11:25 reminds us, “A generous soul will prosper.” • 2 Corinthians 8:2-3 echoes the same spirit in the New Testament. Their giving is neither forced nor minimal; it is joyful overflow. the firstfruits of the grain, new wine, oil, and honey Firstfruits demonstrate that God receives the very first and best. • Leviticus 23:10 lays out the principle: “You are to bring a sheaf of the firstfruits of your harvest to the priest.” • Deuteronomy 18:4 applies it to these exact items. • Proverbs 3:9-10 links honoring the Lord with firstfruits to overflowing barns and vats. When Israel brings these staples, they are declaring, “Lord, You own the harvest.” and of all the produce of the field The giving is comprehensive, not selective. • Deuteronomy 14:22 speaks of tithing “all the produce.” • Malachi 3:10 urges, “Bring the full tithe into the storehouse.” God receives worship through every field and vineyard, anchoring the truth that every area of life falls under His lordship. they brought in an abundance—a tithe of everything “Tithe” means a tenth, and “everything” leaves no loopholes. • Leviticus 27:30 calls the tithe “holy to the LORD.” • Numbers 18:21 designates it for the support of the priests and Levites. • Jesus affirms the practice in Matthew 23:23 while emphasizing justice, mercy, and faithfulness. Israel’s abundance proves that obedience never impoverishes; it opens channels for God’s blessing (Malachi 3:10-12). summary 2 Chronicles 31:5 captures a revived nation responding instantly, generously, and comprehensively to God’s call. They give the very first and the full tenth of every harvest item, and abundance follows. Their example underscores that wholehearted obedience and cheerful giving remain timeless marks of a people who recognize God’s rightful ownership of all they possess. (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 (Numbers 18:12, seq., where the oil, wine, and wheat are specified). And the tithe . . . abundantly.--For the Levites (Numbers 18:21-24). Verse 5. - Honey; Hebrew, דְּבַשׁ. This is no doubt the proper word for the honey of bees, for see Judges 14:8-18; 1 Samuel 14:27; Psalm 19:11, and many other passages. It is not certain, however, that the word did not cover other sweet preparations, as probably in Genesis 43:11; Ezekiel 27:17. 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.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew As soon as the orderהַדָּבָ֗ר (had·dā·ḇār) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause went out, וְכִפְרֹ֣ץ (wə·ḵip̄·rōṣ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-k | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 6555: To break through the Israelites בְנֵֽי־ (ḇə·nê-) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son generously provided הִרְבּ֤וּ (hir·bū) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 7235: To be or become much, many or great the firstfruits רֵאשִׁ֣ית (rê·šîṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 7225: The first, in place, time, order, rank of the grain, דָּגָ֗ן (dā·ḡān) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1715: Corn, grain (of cereals) new wine, תִּיר֤וֹשׁ (tî·rō·wōš) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 8492: Must, fresh grape-juice, fermented wine oil, וְיִצְהָר֙ (wə·yiṣ·hār) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3323: Oil, anointing and honey, וּדְבַ֔שׁ (ū·ḏə·ḇaš) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1706: Honey, syrup and of all וְכֹ֖ל (wə·ḵōl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the produce תְּבוּאַ֣ת (tə·ḇū·’aṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 8393: Product, revenue of the field, שָׂדֶ֑ה (śā·ḏeh) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7704: Field, land and they brought in הֵבִֽיאוּ׃ (hê·ḇî·’ū) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go an abundance, לָרֹ֖ב (lā·rōḇ) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7230: Multitude, abundance, greatness a tithe וּמַעְשַׂ֥ר (ū·ma‘·śar) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4643: Tenth part, tithe of everything. הַכֹּ֛ל (hak·kōl) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every Links 2 Chronicles 31:5 NIV2 Chronicles 31:5 NLT 2 Chronicles 31:5 ESV 2 Chronicles 31:5 NASB 2 Chronicles 31:5 KJV 2 Chronicles 31:5 BibleApps.com 2 Chronicles 31:5 Biblia Paralela 2 Chronicles 31:5 Chinese Bible 2 Chronicles 31:5 French Bible 2 Chronicles 31:5 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Chronicles 31:5 As soon as the commandment came abroad (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) |
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