³ The king contributed^(A) from his own possessions for the morning and evening burnt offerings and for the burnt offerings on the Sabbaths, at the New Moons and at the appointed festivals as written in the Law of the Lord.^{(B) 4} He ordered the people living in Jerusalem to give the portion^(C) due the priests and Levites so they could devote themselves to the Law of the Lord. ⁵ As soon as the order went out, the Israelites generously gave the firstfruits^(D) of their grain, new wine,^(E) olive oil and honey and all that the fields produced. They brought a great amount, a tithe of everything.