2 Chronicles 31:8

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When Hezekiah and the officials came and saw the heaps, they praised the LORD and pronounced blessings on his people Israel.

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  • Gen 14:19-20 : 19 He blessed Abram, saying,“Blessed be Abram by the Most High God, Creator of heaven and earth. 20 Worthy of praise is the Most High God, who delivered your enemies into your hand.” Abram gave Melchizedek a tenth of everything.
  • Judg 5:9 : 9 My heart went out to Israel’s leaders, to the people who answered the call to war. Praise the LORD!
  • 2 Sam 6:18 : 18 When David finished offering the burnt sacrifices and peace offerings, he pronounced a blessing over the people in the name of the LORD of Heaven’s Armies.
  • 1 Kgs 8:14-15 : 14 Then the king turned around and pronounced a blessing over the whole Israelite assembly as they stood there. 15 He said,“The LORD God of Israel is worthy of praise because he has fulfilled what he promised my father David.
  • 1 Kgs 8:55 : 55 When he stood up, he pronounced a blessing over the entire assembly of Israel, saying in a loud voice:
  • 1 Chr 29:10-20 : 10 David Praises the Lord David praised the LORD before the entire assembly:“O LORD God of our father Israel, you deserve praise forevermore! 11 O LORD, you are great, mighty, majestic, magnificent, glorious, and sovereign over all the sky and earth! You, LORD, have dominion and exalt yourself as the ruler of all. 12 You are the source of wealth and honor; you rule over all. You possess strength and might to magnify and give strength to all. 13 Now, our God, we give thanks to you and praise your majestic name! 14 “But who am I and who are my people, that we should be in a position to contribute this much? Indeed, everything comes from you, and we have simply given back to you what is yours. 15 For we are resident foreigners and temporary settlers in your presence, like all our ancestors; our days are like a shadow on the earth, without security. 16 O LORD our God, all this wealth, which we have collected to build a temple for you to honor your holy name, comes from you; it all belongs to you. 17 I know, my God, that you examine thoughts and are pleased with integrity. With pure motives I contribute all this; and now I look with joy as your people who have gathered here contribute to you. 18 O LORD God of our ancestors Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, always maintain these motives of your people and keep them devoted to you. 19 Make my son Solomon willing to obey your commands, rules, and regulations, and to complete building the palace for which I have made preparations.” 20 David told the entire assembly:“Praise the LORD your God!” So the entire assembly praised the LORD God of their ancestors; they bowed down and stretched out flat on the ground before the LORD and the king.
  • 2 Chr 6:3 : 3 Then the king turned around and pronounced a blessing over the whole Israelite assembly as they stood there.
  • Ezra 7:27 : 27 Blessed be the LORD God of our fathers, who so moved in the heart of the king to so honor the temple of the LORD which is in Jerusalem!
  • Ps 144:15 : 15 How blessed are the people who experience these things! How blessed are the people whose God is the LORD!
  • 2 Cor 8:16 : 16 The Mission of Titus But thanks be to God who put in the heart of Titus the same devotion I have for you,
  • Eph 1:3 : 3 Spiritual Blessings in Christ Blessed is the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms in Christ.
  • Phil 4:10 : 10 Appreciation for Support I have great joy in the Lord because now at last you have again expressed your concern for me.(Now I know you were concerned before but had no opportunity to do anything.)
  • Phil 4:19 : 19 And my God will supply your every need according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.
  • 1 Thess 3:9 : 9 For how can we thank God enough for you, for all the joy we feel because of you before our God?
  • 1 Pet 1:3 : 3 New Birth to Joy and Holiness Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By his great mercy he gave us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,

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    6 The Israelites and people of Judah who lived in the cities of Judah also contributed a tenth of their cattle and sheep, as well as a tenth of the holy items consecrated to the LORD their God. They brought them and placed them in many heaps.

    7 In the third month they began piling their contributions in heaps and finished in the seventh month.

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    29 When the sacrifices were completed, the king and all who were with him bowed down and worshiped.

    30 King Hezekiah and the officials told the Levites to praise the LORD, using the psalms of David and Asaph the prophet. So they joyfully offered praise and bowed down and worshiped.

    31 Hezekiah said,“Now you have consecrated yourselves to the LORD. Come and bring sacrifices and thank offerings to the LORD’s temple.” So the assembly brought sacrifices and thank offerings, and whoever desired to do so brought burnt sacrifices.

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    3 Isaiah the prophet visited King Hezekiah and asked him,“What did these men say? Where do they come from?” Hezekiah replied,“They come from the distant land of Babylon.”

    4 Isaiah asked,“What have they seen in your palace?” Hezekiah replied,“They have seen everything in my palace. I showed them everything in my treasuries.”

    5 Isaiah said to Hezekiah,“Listen to the message of the LORD of Heaven’s Armies:

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    20 The LORD responded favorably to Hezekiah and forgave the people.

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    23 Many were bringing presents to the LORD in Jerusalem and precious gifts to King Hezekiah of Judah. From that time on he was respected by all the nations.

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    2 The People Contribute to the Temple Hezekiah appointed the divisions of the priests and Levites to do their assigned tasks– to offer burnt sacrifices and present offerings and to serve, give thanks, and offer praise in the gates of the LORD’s sanctuary.

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    14 Hezekiah took the letter from the messengers and read it. Then Hezekiah went up to the LORD’s temple and spread it out before the LORD.

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    15 Hezekiah gave him all the silver in the LORD’s temple and in the treasuries of the royal palace.

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    14 Then the king turned around and pronounced a blessing over the whole Israelite assembly as they stood there.

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    3 Then the king turned around and pronounced a blessing over the whole Israelite assembly as they stood there.

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    26 But then Hezekiah and the residents of Jerusalem humbled themselves and abandoned their pride, and the LORD was not angry with them for the rest of Hezekiah’s reign.

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    15 Isaiah asked,“What have they seen in your palace?” Hezekiah replied,“They have seen everything in my palace. I showed them everything in my treasuries.”

    16 Isaiah said to Hezekiah,“Listen to the LORD’s message,

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    27 The priests and Levites got up and pronounced blessings on the people. The LORD responded favorably to them as their prayers reached his holy dwelling place in heaven.

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    10 All the officials and all the people gladly brought their silver and threw it into the chest until it was full.

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    27 Blessed be the LORD God of our fathers, who so moved in the heart of the king to so honor the temple of the LORD which is in Jerusalem!

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    3 When all the Israelites saw the fire come down and the LORD’s splendor over the temple, they got on their knees with their faces downward toward the pavement. They worshiped and gave thanks to the LORD, saying,“Certainly he is good; certainly his loyal love endures!”

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    20 King Hezekiah and the prophet Isaiah son of Amoz prayed about this and cried out to heaven.

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