The king’s portion - Amid the widespread neglect of the observances commanded by the Law, the tithe system had naturally fallen into disuse.…

He appointed also ... set feasts. —Rather, And the king’s portion (that is, the part he contributed) from hi…

He appointed also the king's portion of his substance
Out of his own treasury, of his royal bounty, over and above w…

After the Passover, the people of Israel applied themselves with vigor to destroy the monuments of idolatry. Public ordinances should motivate us t…