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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.

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Renewal Sparks Generosity

Commentators highlight that the people's immediate and abundant generosity was a direct result of their spiritual renewal during the Passover. Matthew Henry notes that when people experience the blessing of God's ordinances, they are motivated to give freely to support His work. A genuine encounter with God naturally leads to a generous heart.

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2 Chronicles

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 2 Chronicles 31:5

18th Century

Theologian

Honey — See the margin. It is doubtful whether bee-honey was subject to the offering of firstfruits. The kind intended here may therefore be…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 2 Chronicles 31:5

19th Century

Bishop

And ... came abroad. — Literally, And when the word broke forth — that is, spread abroa…

John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Chronicles 31:5

17th Century

Pastor

And as soon as the commandment came abroad
Not only was published in the city of Jerusalem, but the report of it, or…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 2 Chronicles 31:1–21

17th Century

Minister

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