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.
The people of Israel and Judah who lived in the towns of Judah also brought a tenth of their cattle and sheep, along with a tenth of the holy things that were dedicated to the LORD their God, and they piled them up in great heaps.
The people were so generous in giving back to God that their offerings created huge piles of livestock and sacred items.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes during King Hezekiah's religious reforms around 715-686 BC, when he restored proper worship and temple service after years of neglect. The people were responding with overwhelming generosity to support the priests, Levites, and temple worship that had been revived. This massive outpouring of tithes and offerings showed the nation's renewed commitment to following God's laws about supporting religious life.
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