And Azariah the chief priest of the house of Zadok answered him, and said, Since the people began to bring the offerings into the house of the LORD, we have had enough to eat, and have left plenty: for the LORD hath blessed his people; and that which is left is this great store.

2 CHRONICLES 31:10KJV
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2 Chronicles 31:10 (KJV)

What does 2 Chronicles 31:10 mean?

2 Chronicles 31:10 describes how Azariah, the chief priest, reports that ever since the people started bringing their offerings to the temple, there has been more than enough food for the priests and Levites, with plenty left over. Azariah credits this abundance to God’s blessing on the people, resulting in a large surplus.

Azariah is speaking to King Hezekiah during a time of religious reform in Judah, when the people have resumed giving offerings as prescribed in the law. The verse highlights both the people’s generosity and God’s response, showing that faithful giving led to provision and even excess for those serving in the temple. The chief priest’s statement reassures Hezekiah that the system of offerings is working as intended and that God is actively blessing His people.

The Hebrew behind 2 Chronicles 31:10

  • "Blessed" (בָּרַךְ, bāraḵ): This word means to bestow favor or prosperity. Azariah uses it to explain that the abundance is not just from human effort, but a direct result of God’s favor on the people.
  • "Store" (הַמַּטָּע, hammaṭṭāʿ): This word refers to a large supply or accumulation. The use of this word emphasizes not just sufficiency, but an impressive surplus, underlining the scale of God’s blessing.

Why 2 Chronicles 31:10 matters

  • This verse clarifies that the renewed practice of giving offerings was not a burden on the people, but instead led to abundance and satisfaction for everyone involved.
  • The statement connects the people’s obedience and generosity with God’s tangible blessing, reinforcing a key theme in the surrounding chapters about the results of faithful worship.
  • By recording Azariah’s report, the text assures readers that the temple system was functioning well and that God’s promises of provision were being fulfilled in a visible way.