8 When Hezekiah and the princes came and saw the heaps, they blessed Yahweh, and his people Israel.
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And when Hezekiah and the princes came and saw the heaps, they (h) blessed the LORD, and his people Israel.
(h) They praised the Lord and prayed for all prosperity to his people.
And when Hezekiah and the princes came and saw the heaps,.... Of the tithes and firstfruits:
they blessed the Lord; for the great increase of the fruits of the earth, and for making the people so willing to bring in the dues to the priests and Levites:
and his people Israel; wished all happiness and prosperity to them, being found in the way of their duty.
Blessed the Lord - Both for giving such plentiful provisions to his land and for giving his people such liberal hearts. And they praised the people for their forwardness and faithfulness in it.
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