2 Chronicles 31:5-6
31:5 When the edict was issued, 1 the Israelites freely contributed 2 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.
31:6 The Israelites and people of Judah 3 who lived in the cities of Judah also contributed a tenth of their cattle and sheep, as well as a tenth of the holy items consecrated to the Lord their God. They brought them and placed them in many heaps. 4
2 Chronicles 31:12
31:12 they brought in the contributions, tithes, 5 and consecrated items that had been offered. 6 Konaniah, a Levite, was in charge of all this, assisted by his brother Shimei.
1 tn Heb “and when the word spread out.”
2 tn Heb “the sons of Israel multiplied.”
3 tn Heb “and the sons of Israel and Judah.”
4 tn Heb “heaps, heaps.” Repetition of the noun draws attention to the large number of heaps.
5 tn Heb “tenth.”
6 tn Heb “and holy things in faithfulness.”