2 Chronicles 31:6

And 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.

Berean Standard Bible

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Study note

Setting — The Chronicler records the rural population's response to the royal decree to support the Levitical priesthood. This follows the initial delivery of grain and produce, marking the moment when settled communities throughout Judah join the offering.

The words — The particle גַּם־ (gam-) translates literally as "also," signaling the inclusion of additional offerings beyond the firstfruits. The participle הַ/יּֽוֹשְׁבִים֮ (hai./yo.she.Vim) means "who dwelt," specifying that the contribution requirement applied to permanent residents in Judah's cities.

The thread — The tithe practice links to Leviticus 27:30, which declares land and tree produce belongs to the LORD, and Deuteronomy 14:28, which commands storing a tenth within the gates. It also echoes 2 Chronicles 11:16, where those seeking the LORD followed the Levites to Jerusalem.

Why it lands — The text states that rural Israelites and Judahites contributed both agricultural tithes and consecrated holy items, piling them in heaps. It requires readers to acknowledge that sustained obedience to sacred financial commands extends beyond initial enthusiasm to include settled populations and material possessions.

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The Hebrew words

King James Version

And concerning the children of Israel and Judah, that dwelt in the cities of Judah, they also brought in the tithe of oxen and sheep, and the tithe of holy things which were consecrated unto the Lord their God, and laid them by heaps.

Cross-references

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.
Deuteronomy 14:28 At the end of every three years, bring a tenth of all your produce for that year and lay it up within your gates.
2 Chronicles 11:16 Those from every tribe of Israel who had set their hearts to seek the LORD their God followed the Levites to Jerusalem to sacrifice to the LORD, the God of their fathers.