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and the Arabians brought him flocks, seven thousand and seven hundred rams, and seven thousand and seven hundred he goats. <a href="/nkjv/2_chronicles/17.htm">New King James Version</a> Also some of the Philistines brought Jehoshaphat presents and silver as tribute; and the Arabians brought him flocks, seven thousand seven hundred rams and seven thousand seven hundred male goats. <a href="/nasb_/2_chronicles/17.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Some of the Philistines brought gifts and silver as tribute to Jehoshaphat; the Arabians also brought him flocks, 7,700 rams and 7,700 male goats. <a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/17.htm">NASB 1995</a> Some of the Philistines brought gifts and silver as tribute to Jehoshaphat; the Arabians also brought him flocks, 7,700 rams and 7,700 male goats. <a href="/nasb77/2_chronicles/17.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And some of the Philistines brought gifts and silver as tribute to Jehoshaphat; the Arabians also brought him flocks, 7,700 rams and 7,700 male goats. <a href="/lsb/2_chronicles/17.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Indeed, some of the Philistines brought presents and silver as their tax burden to Jehoshaphat; the Arabians also brought him flocks, 7,700 rams and 7,700 male goats. <a href="/amp/2_chronicles/17.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Some of the Philistines brought gifts and silver as tribute to Jehoshaphat; the Arabians also brought him flocks: 7,700 rams and 7,700 male goats. <a href="/csb/2_chronicles/17.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Some of the Philistines also brought gifts and silver as tribute to Jehoshaphat, and the Arabs brought him flocks: 7,700 rams and 7,700 male goats. <a href="/hcsb/2_chronicles/17.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Some of the Philistines also brought gifts and silver as tribute to Jehoshaphat, and the Arabs brought him flocks: 7,700 rams and 7,700 male goats. <a href="/asv/2_chronicles/17.htm">American Standard Version</a> And some of the Philistines brought Jehoshaphat presents, and silver for tribute; the Arabians also brought him flocks, seven thousand and seven hundred rams, and seven thousand and seven hundred he-goats. <a href="/cev/2_chronicles/17.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Philistines brought him silver and other gifts to keep peace. Some of the Arab people brought him 7,700 rams and the same number of goats. <a href="/erv/2_chronicles/17.htm">English Revised Version</a> And some of the Philistines brought Jehoshaphat presents, and silver for tribute; the Arabians also brought him flocks, seven thousand and seven hundred rams, and seven thousand and seven hundred he-goats. <a href="/gwt/2_chronicles/17.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Some of the Philistines brought gifts and silver as taxes. The Arabs also brought him flocks: 7,700 rams and 7,700 male goats. <a href="/gnt/2_chronicles/17.htm">Good News Translation</a> Some of the Philistines brought Jehoshaphat a large amount of silver and other gifts, and some Arabs brought him 7,700 sheep and 7,700 goats. <a href="/isv/2_chronicles/17.htm">International Standard Version</a> Some of the Philistines brought gifts and silver as tribute to Jehoshaphat, and Arabians brought him flocks of 7,700 rams and 7,700 male goats. <a href="/msb/2_chronicles/17.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Some Philistines also brought gifts and silver as tribute to Jehoshaphat, and the Arabs brought him 7,700 rams and 7,700 goats from their flocks. <a href="/net/2_chronicles/17.htm">NET Bible</a> Some of the Philistines brought Jehoshaphat tribute, including a load of silver. The Arabs brought him 7,700 rams and 7,700 goats from their flocks. <a href="/nheb/2_chronicles/17.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Some of the Philistines brought Jehoshaphat presents, and silver for tribute; the Arabians also brought him flocks, seven thousand and seven hundred rams, and seven thousand and seven hundred male goats. <a href="/wbt/2_chronicles/17.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Also some of the Philistines brought Jehoshaphat presents, and tribute silver; and the Arabians brought him flocks, seven thousand and seven hundred rams, and seven thousand and seven hundred he-goats. <a href="/web/2_chronicles/17.htm">World English Bible</a> Some of the Philistines brought Jehoshaphat presents and silver for tribute. The Arabians also brought him flocks: seven thousand seven hundred rams and seven thousand seven hundred male goats. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_chronicles/17.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and [some] from the Philistines are bringing a present to Jehoshaphat, and silver [as] tribute; also, the Arabians are bringing to him a flock of seven thousand and seven hundred rams, and seven thousand and seven hundred male goats. <a href="/ylt/2_chronicles/17.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and of the Philistines they are bringing in to Jehoshaphat a present, and tribute silver; also, the Arabians are bringing to him a flock, rams seven thousand an seven hundred, and he-goats seven thousand and seven hundred. <a href="/slt/2_chronicles/17.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And from the rovers bringing a gift to Jehoshaphat, and silver of tribute; also the Arabians bringing to him flocks, seven thousand, and seven hundred rams, and seven thousand and seven hundred he goats.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_chronicles/17.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> The Philistines also brought presents to Josaphat, and tribute in silver, and the Arabians brought him cattle, seven thousand seven hundred rams, and as many he goats. <a href="/cpdv/2_chronicles/17.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Moreover, the Philistines carried gifts to Jehoshaphat, and a tribute in silver. Also, the Arabians brought cattle: seven thousand seven hundred rams, and the same number of he-goats. <a href="/nabre/2_chronicles/17.htm">New American Bible</a> Some of the Philistines brought Jehoshaphat gifts and a tribute of silver; the Arabians also brought him a flock of seven thousand seven hundred rams and seven thousand seven hundred he-goats. <a href="/nrsvce/2_chronicles/17.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Some of the Philistines brought Jehoshaphat presents, and silver for tribute; and the Arabs also brought him seven thousand seven hundred rams and seven thousand seven hundred male goats.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_chronicles/17.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Also some of the cities of the Philistines brought Jehoshaphat presents, silver, and poll tax; and the Arabians brought him flocks, seven thousand and seven hundred rams, and seven thousand and seven hundred he-goats, yearly. <a href="/hpbt/2_chronicles/17.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And from the cities of the Philistines they were bringing to Yehoshaphat silver and gifts and head tax money, also the Arabians were bringing seven thousand sheep and seven hundred rams, and seven thousand seven hundred he goats in one year.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_chronicles/17.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And some of the Philistines brought Jehoshaphat presents, and silver for tribute; the Arabians also brought him flocks, seven thousand and seven hundred rams, and seven thousand and seven hundred he-goats. <a href="/sep/2_chronicles/17.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And some of the Philistines brought to Josaphat gifts, and silver, and presents; and the Arabians brought him seven thousand seven hundred rams. <a href="/parallel/2_chronicles/17-11.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zGrb4955Tvs?start=3916" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/17.htm">Jehoshaphat Reigns in Judah</a> …10And the dread of the LORD fell upon all the kingdoms of the lands that surrounded Judah, so that they did not make war against Jehoshaphat. 11<a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: ū·min- (Conj-w:: Prep) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses.">Some</a> <a href="/hebrew/6430.htm" title="6430: pə·liš·tîm (N-proper-mp) -- Inhab. of Philistia. Patrial from Plesheth; a Pelishtite or inhabitant of Pelesheth.">Philistines</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: mə·ḇî·’îm (V-Hifil-Prtcpl-mp) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">also brought</a> <a href="/hebrew/4503.htm" title="4503: min·ḥāh (N-fs) -- From an unused root meaning to apportion, i.e. Bestow; a donation; euphemistically, tribute; specifically a sacrificial offering.">gifts</a> <a href="/hebrew/3701.htm" title="3701: wə·ḵe·sep̄ (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- Silver, money. From kacaph; silver; by implication, money.">and silver</a> <a href="/hebrew/4853.htm" title="4853: maś·śā (N-ms) -- From nasa'; a burden; specifically, tribute, or porterage; figuratively, an utterance, chiefly a doom, especially singing; mental, desire.">as tribute</a> <a href="/hebrew/3092.htm" title="3092: lî·hō·wō·šā·p̄āṭ (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- From Yhovah and shaphat; Jehovah-judged; Jehoshaphat, the name of six Israelites; also of a valley near Jerusalem.">to Jehoshaphat,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1571.htm" title="1571: gam (Conj) -- Also, moreover, yea. ">and</a> <a href="/hebrew/6163.htm" title="6163: hā·‘ar·ḇî·’îm (Art:: N-proper-mp) -- Arabian -- inhabitant of Arabia. Or marbiy; patrial from Arab; an Arabian or inhabitant of Arab.">the Arabs</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: mə·ḇî·’îm (V-Hifil-Prtcpl-mp) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">brought</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- ">him</a> <a href="/hebrew/7651.htm" title="7651: šiḇ·‘aṯ (Number-msc) -- Or shibrah; from shaba'; a primitive cardinal number; seven; also seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number.">7,700</a> <a href="/hebrew/505.htm" title="505: ’ă·lā·p̄îm (Number-mp) -- A thousand. Prop, the same as 'eleph; hence a thousand."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7651.htm" title="7651: ū·šə·ḇa‘ (Conj-w:: Number-fsc) -- Or shibrah; from shaba'; a primitive cardinal number; seven; also seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3967.htm" title="3967: mê·’ō·wṯ (Number-fp) -- Hundred. Or metyah; properly, a primitive numeral; a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction."></a> <a href="/hebrew/352.htm" title="352: ’ê·lîm (N-mp) -- From the same as 'uwl; properly, strength; hence, anything strong; specifically a chief; also a ram; a pilaster; an oak or other strong tree.">rams</a> <a href="/hebrew/7651.htm" title="7651: šiḇ·‘aṯ (Number-msc) -- Or shibrah; from shaba'; a primitive cardinal number; seven; also seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number.">and 7,700</a> <a href="/hebrew/505.htm" title="505: ’ă·lā·p̄îm (Number-mp) -- A thousand. Prop, the same as 'eleph; hence a thousand."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7651.htm" title="7651: ū·šə·ḇa‘ (Conj-w:: Number-fsc) -- Or shibrah; from shaba'; a primitive cardinal number; seven; also seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3967.htm" title="3967: mê·’ō·wṯ (Number-fp) -- Hundred. Or metyah; properly, a primitive numeral; a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8495.htm" title="8495: ū·ṯə·yā·šîm (Conj-w:: N-mp) -- Male goat. From an unused root meaning to butt; a buck or he-goat.">goats</a> <a href="/hebrew/6629.htm" title="6629: ṣōn (N-cs) -- Small cattle, sheep and goats, flock. Or tsaown; from an unused root meaning to migrate; a collective name for a flock; also figuratively.">from their flocks.</a> 12Jehoshaphat grew stronger and stronger, and he built fortresses and store cities in Judah…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/1_kings/4-21.htm">1 Kings 4:21</a> And Solomon reigned over all the kingdoms from the Euphrates to the land of the Philistines, as far as the border of Egypt. These kingdoms offered tribute and served Solomon all the days of his life. <a href="/1_kings/10-25.htm">1 Kings 10:25</a> Year after year, each visitor would bring his tribute: articles of silver and gold, clothing, weapons, spices, horses, and mules. <a href="/2_chronicles/9-24.htm">2 Chronicles 9:24</a> Year after year, each visitor would bring his tribute: articles of silver and gold, clothing, weapons, spices, horses, and mules. <a href="/2_chronicles/26-8.htm">2 Chronicles 26:8</a> The Ammonites brought tribute to Uzziah, and his fame spread as far as the border of Egypt, for he had become exceedingly powerful. <a href="/2_chronicles/32-23.htm">2 Chronicles 32:23</a> Many brought offerings to Jerusalem for the LORD and valuable gifts for Hezekiah king of Judah, and from then on he was exalted in the eyes of all nations. <a href="/psalms/72-10.htm">Psalm 72:10-11</a> May the kings of Tarshish and distant shores bring tribute; may the kings of Sheba and Seba offer gifts. / May all kings bow down to him and all nations serve him. <a href="/isaiah/60-5.htm">Isaiah 60:5-6</a> Then you will look and be radiant, and your heart will tremble and swell with joy, because the riches of the sea will be brought to you, and the wealth of the nations will come to you. / Caravans of camels will cover your land, young camels of Midian and Ephah, and all from Sheba will come, bearing gold and frankincense and proclaiming the praises of the LORD. <a href="/isaiah/60-9.htm">Isaiah 60:9</a> Surely the islands will wait for Me, with the ships of Tarshish in the lead, to bring your children from afar, with their silver and gold, to the honor of the LORD your God, the Holy One of Israel, for He has glorified you. <a href="/isaiah/60-11.htm">Isaiah 60:11</a> Your gates will always stand open; they will never be shut, day or night, so that the wealth of the nations may be brought into you, with their kings being led in procession. <a href="/isaiah/60-16.htm">Isaiah 60:16</a> You will drink the milk of nations and nurse at the breasts of royalty; you will know that I, the LORD, am your Savior and your Redeemer, the Mighty One of Jacob. <a href="/ezekiel/27-15.htm">Ezekiel 27:15</a> The men of Dedan were your clients; many coastlands were your market; they paid you with ivory tusks and ebony. <a href="/matthew/2-11.htm">Matthew 2:11</a> On coming to the house, they saw the Child with His mother Mary, and they fell down and worshiped Him. Then they opened their treasures and presented Him with gifts of gold and frankincense and myrrh. <a href="/matthew/5-14.htm">Matthew 5:14</a> You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. <a href="/matthew/8-11.htm">Matthew 8:11</a> I say to you that many will come from the east and the west to share the banquet with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven. <a href="/luke/19-43.htm">Luke 19:43-44</a> For the days will come upon you when your enemies will barricade you and surround you and hem you in on every side. / They will level you to the ground—you and the children within your walls. They will not leave one stone on another, because you did not recognize the time of your visitation from God.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Also some of the Philistines brought Jehoshaphat presents, and tribute silver; and the Arabians brought him flocks, seven thousand and seven hundred rams, and seven thousand and seven hundred he goats.brought<a href="/2_chronicles/17-5.htm">2 Chronicles 17:5</a> Therefore the LORD stablished the kingdom in his hand; and all Judah brought to Jehoshaphat presents; and he had riches and honour in abundance.<a href="/2_chronicles/9-14.htm">2 Chronicles 9:14</a> Beside that which chapmen and merchants brought. And all the kings of Arabia and governors of the country brought gold and silver to Solomon.<a href="/2_chronicles/26-8.htm">2 Chronicles 26:8</a> And the Ammonites gave gifts to Uzziah: and his name spread abroad even to the entering in of Egypt; for he strengthened himself exceedingly.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_kings/10-15.htm">Arabians</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-15.htm">Arabs</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-31.htm">Flocks</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/15-11.htm">Goats</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/11-15.htm">He-Goats</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/15-11.htm">Hundred</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-10.htm">Jehoshaphat</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/11-15.htm">Male</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-26.htm">Philistines</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-5.htm">Presents</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-9.htm">Rams</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/15-11.htm">Seven</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/16-3.htm">Silver</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/15-11.htm">Thousand</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-5.htm">Tribute</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_chronicles/21-16.htm">Arabians</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-16.htm">Arabs</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-28.htm">Flocks</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-21.htm">Goats</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-21.htm">He-Goats</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-14.htm">Hundred</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-12.htm">Jehoshaphat</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/28-10.htm">Male</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-16.htm">Philistines</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/19-7.htm">Presents</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-21.htm">Rams</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-1.htm">Seven</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-3.htm">Silver</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-14.htm">Thousand</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-9.htm">Tribute</a><div class="vheading2">2 Chronicles 17</div>1. <a href="/2_chronicles/17-1.htm">Jehoshaphat, succeeding Asa, reigns well, and prospers</a> 7. <a href="/2_chronicles/17-7.htm">He sends Levites with the princes to teach Judah</a> 10. <a href="/2_chronicles/17-10.htm">His enemies being terrified by God, some of them bring him presents and tribute</a> 12. <a href="/2_chronicles/17-12.htm">His greatness, captains, and armies</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_chronicles/17.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_chronicles/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_chronicles/17.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Some Philistines also brought gifts and silver as tribute to Jehoshaphat The Philistines, historically known as adversaries of Israel, bringing gifts and silver to Jehoshaphat signifies a period of peace and subjugation. This act of tribute indicates Jehoshaphat's strong leadership and God's favor upon his reign. The Philistines' submission can be seen as a fulfillment of God's promise to protect and prosper those who follow His commandments. This event echoes the peace Solomon experienced during his reign, where surrounding nations also brought gifts (<a href="/1_kings/10-24.htm">1 Kings 10:24-25</a>). The tribute of silver highlights the economic prosperity and political stability under Jehoshaphat's rule.and the Arabs brought him 7,700 rams and 7,700 goats from their flocks The Arabs, likely referring to nomadic tribes from the Arabian Peninsula, bringing livestock as tribute underscores the wealth and influence of Jehoshaphat's kingdom. The specific numbers, 7,700 rams and 7,700 goats, may symbolize completeness and divine blessing, as the number seven often represents perfection in biblical numerology. This tribute of livestock not only reflects the agricultural wealth of the region but also the fulfillment of God's covenant promises to Israel, where the land would yield abundantly (<a href="/deuteronomy/28-4.htm">Deuteronomy 28:4</a>). The offering of animals can also be seen as a type of Christ, foreshadowing the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world (<a href="/john/1-29.htm">John 1:29</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jehoshaphat.htm">Jehoshaphat</a> The fourth king of the Kingdom of Judah, known for his religious reforms and efforts to bring the people back to the worship of Yahweh. His reign is marked by prosperity and peace, largely due to his faithfulness to God. 2. <a href="/topical/p/philistines.htm">Philistines</a> A group of people who were often in conflict with Israel. In this context, they are seen bringing gifts to Jehoshaphat, indicating a period of peace and subjugation. 3. <a href="/topical/a/arabs.htm">Arabs</a> Referring to nomadic tribes in the region, who also brought tribute to Jehoshaphat, signifying his influence and the respect he commanded from surrounding nations. 4. <a href="/topical/t/tribute.htm">Tribute</a> A payment made by one nation to another, often as a sign of submission or alliance. The tribute here includes silver and livestock, symbolizing wealth and prosperity. 5. <a href="/topical/f/flocks.htm">Flocks</a> Specifically, 7,700 rams and 7,700 goats, which were significant offerings, indicating the abundance and prosperity during Jehoshaphat's reign.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_brings_favor.htm">Faithfulness Brings Favor</a> Jehoshaphat's commitment to God resulted in peace and prosperity. When we prioritize our relationship with God, we often find favor in unexpected places. <a href="/topical/i/influence_through_righteousness.htm">Influence Through Righteousness</a> Jehoshaphat's influence over surrounding nations was a direct result of his righteous leadership. Our integrity and faith can impact those around us, leading to positive relationships and respect. <a href="/topical/g/god's_provision.htm">God's Provision</a> The abundance of gifts and tribute signifies God's provision. Trusting in God's provision allows us to experience His blessings in various forms. <a href="/topical/p/peace_with_enemies.htm">Peace with Enemies</a> Jehoshaphat's peace with traditional enemies like the Philistines illustrates how God can transform adversarial relationships when we walk in His ways.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_chronicles_17.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 17</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_about_arabs.htm">What does the Bible say about Arabs?</a> <a href="/q/evidence_of_gifts_to_jehoshaphat.htm">(2 Chronicles 17:11) What external evidence supports the claim that Philistines and Arabians brought gifts to Jehoshaphat, indicating his regional influence?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_jehoshaphat's_reform_seem_inconsistent.htm">(2 Chronicles 17:6) How is the claim that Jehoshaphat removed high places consistent with other passages stating they persisted under various kings?</a> <a href="/q/why_no_extrabiblical_record_of_fear.htm">(2 Chronicles 17:10) If surrounding nations truly feared the Lord due to Jehoshaphat, why is there no clear extrabiblical historical record of this widespread fear?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_chronicles/17.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(11) Brought--i.e., continually. Such is the force of the participle.Presents.--An offering, i.e., tribute (minchah;. <a href="/2_chronicles/17-5.htm" title="Therefore the LORD established the kingdom in his hand; and all Judah brought to Jehoshaphat presents; and he had riches and honor in abundance.">2Chronicles 17:5</a>).And tribute silver.--Rather, and silver, a load, or burden, i.e., a great quantity (mass?'), <a href="/2_chronicles/20-25.htm" title="And when Jehoshaphat and his people came to take away the spoil of them, they found among them in abundance both riches with the dead bodies, and precious jewels, which they stripped off for themselves, more than they could carry away: and they were three days in gathering of the spoil, it was so much.">2Chronicles 20:25</a>. As if, "silver as much as they could carry"--a natural hyperbole. Not all the five states of the Philistines were subject to Jehoshaphat. (Comp. <a href="/2_samuel/8-1.htm" title="And after this it came to pass that David smote the Philistines, and subdued them: and David took Methegammah out of the hand of the Philistines.">2Samuel 8:1</a>.)The Arabians.--'Arbi'im, here only equivalent to 'Arbiyim (<a href="/2_chronicles/26-7.htm" title="And God helped him against the Philistines, and against the Arabians that dwelled in Gurbaal, and the Mehunims.">2Chronicles 26:7</a>), and 'Arbim (<a href="/2_chronicles/21-16.htm" title="Moreover the LORD stirred up against Jehoram the spirit of the Philistines, and of the Arabians, that were near the Ethiopians:">2Chronicles 21:16</a>). They are in each case grouped with the Philistines. The nomad Bedawin conquered by Asa (<a href="/2_chronicles/14-15.htm" title="They smote also the tents of cattle, and carried away sheep and camels in abundance, and returned to Jerusalem.">2Chronicles 14:15</a>) appear to be meant here; or else some tribes which recognised the overlordship of Jehoshaphat after his reduction of Edom (<a href="/2_chronicles/20-22.htm" title="And when they began to sing and to praise, the LORD set ambushes against the children of Ammon, Moab, and mount Seir, which were come against Judah; and they were smitten.">2Chronicles 20:22</a>, sqq.). . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_chronicles/17.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 11. - The presents were probably enough in the nature of tribute, the "fixed rate" of which is sometimes alluded to (<a href="/1_kings/4-21.htm">1 Kings 4:21</a>; <a href="/1_kings/10-25.htm">1 Kings 10:25</a>; <a href="/2_samuel/8-2.htm">2 Samuel 8:2</a>), but it is doubtful whether the word מַשָּׂא purports to say this. The word means "bearing" or "carrying," and then "a burden, load, or weight." The expression (<a href="/2_chronicles/20-25.htm">2 Chronicles 20:25</a>), "more than they could carry away," where this word is used, favours the idea that the meaning here is "silver of great weight." Probably the moral significance and historical interest, whether of this statement respecting the Philistines, or the following respecting the Arabians, lies in the fact that both of them brought, without more ado, their payments, and did not seek to slip out of their engagements with Judah and Judah's king. Note, for confirmation of this view, <a href="/2_kings/3-4.htm">2 Kings 3:4, 5</a>. <a href="/commentaries/2_chronicles/17-11.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Some וּמִן־ (ū·min-) Conjunctive waw | Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4480.htm">Strong's 4480: </a> A part of, from, out of Philistines פְּלִשְׁתִּ֗ים (pə·liš·tîm) Noun - proper - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6430.htm">Strong's 6430: </a> Philistines -- inhabitants of Philistia also brought מְבִיאִ֧ים (mə·ḇî·’îm) Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> To come in, come, go in, go gifts מִנְחָ֖ה (min·ḥāh) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4503.htm">Strong's 4503: </a> A donation, tribute, a sacrificial offering and silver וְכֶ֣סֶף (wə·ḵe·sep̄) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3701.htm">Strong's 3701: </a> Silver, money as tribute מַשָּׂ֑א (maś·śā) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4853.htm">Strong's 4853: </a> A burden, tribute, porterage, an utterance, chiefly a, doom, singing, mental, desire to Jehoshaphat, לִֽיהוֹשָׁפָ֛ט (lî·hō·wō·šā·p̄āṭ) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3092.htm">Strong's 3092: </a> Jehoshaphat -- 'the LORD has judged', the name of a number of Israelites and גַּ֣ם (gam) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1571.htm">Strong's 1571: </a> Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and the Arabs הָֽעַרְבִיאִ֗ים (hā·‘ar·ḇî·’îm) Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6163.htm">Strong's 6163: </a> Arabian -- inhabitant of Arabia brought מְבִיאִ֥ים (mə·ḇî·’îm) Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> To come in, come, go in, go him לוֹ֙ (lōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> flocks צֹ֕אן (ṣōn) Noun - common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6629.htm">Strong's 6629: </a> Small cattle, sheep and goats, flock of 7,700 {} שִׁבְעַ֤ת (šiḇ·‘aṯ) Number - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7651.htm">Strong's 7651: </a> Seven, seven times, a week, an indefinite number rams אֵילִ֔ים (’ê·lîm) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_352.htm">Strong's 352: </a> Strength, strong, a chief, a ram, a pilaster, an oak, strong tree and 7,700 שִׁבְעַ֥ת (šiḇ·‘aṯ) Number - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7651.htm">Strong's 7651: </a> Seven, seven times, a week, an indefinite number goats. וּתְיָשִׁ֕ים (ū·ṯə·yā·šîm) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8495.htm">Strong's 8495: </a> A buck, he-goat <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/17-11.htm">2 Chronicles 17:11 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/17-11.htm">2 Chronicles 17:11 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_chronicles/17-11.htm">2 Chronicles 17:11 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/17-11.htm">2 Chronicles 17:11 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/17-11.htm">2 Chronicles 17:11 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_chronicles/17-11.htm">2 Chronicles 17:11 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_chronicles/17-11.htm">2 Chronicles 17:11 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_chronicles/17-11.htm">2 Chronicles 17:11 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_chronicles/17-11.htm">2 Chronicles 17:11 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_chronicles/17-11.htm">2 Chronicles 17:11 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-11.htm">OT History: 2 Chronicles 17:11 Some of the Philistines brought Jehoshaphat presents (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_chronicles/17-10.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Chronicles 17:10"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 17:10" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_chronicles/17-12.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Chronicles 17:12"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 17:12" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>