The Agreement of The People On the basis of their repentance and prayer mentioned in 9:38, the people made an agreement
with God. The agreement was signed and sealed, and the first twenty-seven verses of this chapter
list eighty-four people who put their seal on this covenant. Many other citizens subscribed …
Importance of Giving The First Fruits to God The people recognized the importance of supporting the worship of the temple (vv. 32-39). This
was a part of obedience to
God’s law. They recognized the need of financially supporting the continuing services of the
temple (v. 32). This offering was to
be used in taking care of th …
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The Agreement of The People
On the basis of their repentance and prayer mentioned in 9:38, the people made an agreement with God. The agreement was signed and sealed, and the first twenty-seven verses of this chapter list eighty-four people who put their seal on this covenant. Many other citizens subscribed …
Importance of Giving The First Fruits to God
The people recognized the importance of supporting the worship of the temple (vv. 32-39). This was a part of obedience to God’s law. They recognized the need of financially supporting the continuing services of the temple (v. 32). This offering was to be used in taking care of th …