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.

Where else these words appear

“Azariah” Hebrew H5838 · used in 44 verses

  • 1 Kings 4:2 And these were the princes which he had; Azariah the son of Zadok the priest,
  • 1 Chronicles 6:9 And Ahimaaz begat Azariah, and Azariah begat Johanan,
  • 2 Chronicles 29:12 Then the Levites arose, Mahath the son of Amasai, and Joel the son of Azariah, of the sons of the Kohathites: and of the sons of Merari, Kish the son of Abdi, and Azariah the son of Jehalelel: and of the Gershonites; Joah the son of Zimmah, and Eden the son of Joah:

“Zadok” Hebrew H6659 · used in 50 verses

  • 2 Samuel 8:17 And Zadok the son of Ahitub, and Ahimelech the son of Abiathar, were the priests; and Seraiah was the scribe;
  • 1 Kings 1:34 And let Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet anoint him there king over Israel: and blow ye with the trumpet, and say, God save king Solomon.
  • 1 Chronicles 18:16 And Zadok the son of Ahitub, and Abimelech the son of Abiathar, were the priests; and Shavsha was scribe;

“offerings” Hebrew H8641 · used in 63 verses

  • Exodus 25:2 Speak unto the children of Israel, that they bring me an offering: of every man that giveth it willingly with his heart ye shall take my offering.
  • Numbers 15:19 Then it shall be, that, when ye eat of the bread of the land, ye shall offer up an heave offering unto the LORD.
  • Nehemiah 10:37 And that we should bring the firstfruits of our dough, and our offerings, and the fruit of all manner of trees, of wine and of oil, unto the priests, to the chambers of the house of our God; and the tithes of our ground unto the Levites, that the same Levites might have the tithes in all the cities of our tillage.

“store” Hebrew H1995 · used in 78 verses

  • Genesis 17:4 As for me, behold, my covenant is with thee, and thou shalt be a father of many nations.
  • Psalms 42:4 When I remember these things, I pour out my soul in me: for I had gone with the multitude, I went with them to the house of God, with the voice of joy and praise, with a multitude that kept holyday.
  • Ezekiel 7:14 They have blown the trumpet, even to make all ready; but none goeth to the battle: for my wrath is upon all the multitude thereof.