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And all they that were about them strengthened their hands with vessels of silver, with gold, with goods, and with beasts, and with precious things, beside all that was willingly offered.

Strengthened their hands

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Strengthened their hands

Ezra 7:15
and to bring silver and gold which the king and his advisers have freely contributed to the God of Israel, who resides in Jerusalem,
Ezra 8:25
and I weighed out to them the silver, the gold, and the vessels intended for the temple of our God -- items that the king, his advisers, his officials, and all Israel who were present had contributed.

Willingly offered

Ezra 1:4
Anyone who survives in any of those places where he is a resident foreigner must be helped by his neighbors with silver, gold, equipment, and animals, along with voluntary offerings for the temple of God which is in Jerusalem.'"
Psalm 110:3
Your people willingly follow you when you go into battle. On the holy hills at sunrise the dew of your youth belongs to you.
2 Corinthians 9:7
Each one of you should give just as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, because God loves a cheerful giver.

General references

Exodus 35:21
Everyone whose heart stirred him to action and everyone whose spirit was willing came and brought the offering for the Lord for the work of the tent of meeting, for all its service, and for the holy garments.

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