And Azariah the chief priest of the house of Zadok answered him, and said, Since [the people] began to bring the offerings into the house of the LORD, we have had enough to eat, and have left plenty: for the LORD hath blessed his people; and that which is left [is] this great store.
Ver. 10. And Azariah the chief priest.] The same, saith Lyra, that withstood Uzziah, with so much zeal and courage.
For the Lord hath blessed his people.] That is, His priests and people, saith Lavater, who have rightly used and not wasted God's plenty.