For he is not predisposed to afflict ¹  or to grieve people. ² 

The people were delighted with their donations, for they contributed to the Lord with a willing attitude; ¹  King David was also very happy. ² 

The people gave their blessing on all the men who volunteered to settle in Jerusalem.

“When the leaders took the lead ¹  in Israel, When the people answered the call to war – Praise the Lord!

Give a shepherd’s care to ¹  God’s flock among you, exercising oversight ²  not merely as a duty ³  but willingly under God’s direction, ⁴  not for shameful profit but eagerly.

My heart went out ¹  to Israel’s leaders, to the people who answered the call to war. Praise the Lord!

For the creation was subjected to futility – not willingly but because of God ¹  who subjected it – in hope

The leaders of the families, the leaders of the Israelite tribes, the commanders of units of a thousand and a hundred, and the supervisors of the king’s work contributed willingly.

I know, my God, that you examine thoughts ¹  and are pleased with integrity. With pure motives ²  I contribute all this; and now I look with joy as your people who have gathered here contribute to you.

They said, “We are happy to give you earrings.” ¹  So they ²  spread out a garment, and each one threw an earring from his plunder onto it.

She obtains ¹  wool and flax, and she is pleased to work with her hands. ² 

along with all the silver and gold that you may collect ¹  throughout all the province of Babylon and the contributions of the people and the priests for the temple of their God which is in Jerusalem.

“Tell the Israelites to take ¹  an offering ²  for me; from every person motivated by a willing ³  heart you ⁴  are to receive my offering.

and Amasiah son of Zikri, who volunteered to serve the Lord, led 200,000 skilled warriors.

“But who am I and who are my people, that we should be in a position to contribute this much? ¹  Indeed, everything comes from you, and we have simply given back to you what is yours. ² 

Your people willingly follow you ¹  when you go into battle. ²  On the holy hills ³  at sunrise ⁴  the dew of your youth ⁵  belongs to you. ⁶ 

Instead, you must be sure to open your hand to him and generously lend ¹  him whatever he needs. ² 

Ephraim will be oppressed, ¹  crushed ²  under judgment, ³  because he was determined to pursue worthless idols. ⁴ 

His officials also willingly contributed to the people, priests, and Levites. Hilkiah, Zechariah, and Jehiel, the leaders of God’s temple, supplied 2,600 Passover sacrifices and 300 cattle.

for gold and silver items, and for all the work of the craftsmen. Who else wants to contribute to the Lord today?”