So the kingcommanded,and they madea chestand setit outsideby the gateof the houseof the LORD.
They madea proclamationin Judahand Jerusalemto bringto the LORDthe levy[fixed by] Mosesthe servantof Godon Israelin the wilderness.
And He sat downoppositethe treasury,and [began] observinghowthe peoplewere puttingmoneyinto the treasury;and manyrich peoplewere puttingin large sums.
