4. He told the people of Jerusalem to bring the offerings that were to be given to the priests and Levites, so that they would have time to serve the Lord with their work.
5. As soon as the people heard what the king wanted, they brought a tenth of everything they owned, including their best grain, wine, olive oil, honey, and other crops.
6. The people from the other towns of Judah brought a tenth of their herds and flocks, as well as a tenth of anything they had dedicated to the Lord.
7. The people started bringing their offerings to Jerusalem in the third month, and the last ones arrived four months later.
8. When Hezekiah and his officials saw these offerings, they thanked the Lord and the people.