2 Chronicles 31:3He appointed also the king's portion of his substance for the burnt offerings, to wit, for the morning and evening burnt offerings, and the burnt offerings for the Sabbaths, and for the new moons, and for the set feasts, as it is written in the law of Yahweh.
The setting
Royal treasury, Jerusalem, 715 BC. King Hezekiah commits his personal wealth to fund the daily temple sacrifices, ensuring worship continues regardless of people's ability to give, setting an example of sacrificial leadership.
The emotion here: admiring a king who put his money where his faith was
The original word
manah (מָנָה) — portion or share, implying a significant, predetermined amount
Why it matters
Daily burnt offerings required two lambs plus grain and oil — expensive for a small nation
Read with care
What most readers miss in 2 Chronicles 31:3
This was the king's PERSONAL money, not tax revenue — he was giving from his own pocket
Common misconceptionPeople think this is about tithing rules, but it's about leadership — Hezekiah didn't demand others give; he gave first and abundantly from his own resources.
The thread continues
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Bible Genome reading
2 Chronicles 31:3 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
2 Chronicles 31:3 comes from the book of 2 Chronicles, written during the Divided Kingdom period. These words are attributed to Hezekiah. The dominant emotion in this verse is worship, with a comfort power of 40% and a tone that is reverent. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include royal support, regular worship, sacrifice. Notable phrases: king's portion; burnt offerings; morning and evening. This verse contains a command.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same worship
“Hear, Israel: Yahweh is our God; Yahweh is one:”
— Deuteronomy 6:4
“and you shall love Yahweh your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your might.”
— Deuteronomy 6:5
“For everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven:”
— Ecclesiastes 3:1
“Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.”
— John 14:6
“Jesus said to them, "Most certainly, I tell you, before Abraham came into existence, I AM."”
— John 8:58
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