2 Tawarikh 31:5-6

31:5 When the edict was issued, ¹  the Israelites freely contributed ²  the initial portion of their grain, wine, olive oil, honey, and all the produce of their fields. They brought a tenth of everything, which added up to a huge amount. 31:6 The Israelites and people of Judah ³  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. ⁴ 

[31:5]  ¹ tn Heb “and when the word spread out.”

[31:5]  ² tn Heb “the sons of Israel multiplied.”

[31:6]  ³ tn Heb “and the sons of Israel and Judah.”

[31:6]  ⁴ tn Heb “heaps, heaps.” Repetition of the noun draws attention to the large number of heaps.