2 Chronicles 17:11

Translations

Modern

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.

Traditional

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.

Literal

And some of the Philistines brought Jehoshaphat gifts and silver as tribute, and the Arabs brought to him from the flock seven thousand and seven hundred rams, and seven thousand and seven hundred male goats.

Latin

Sed et Philisthæi Josaphat munera deferebant, et vectigal argenti: Arabes quoque adducebant pecora, arietum septem millia septingenta, et hircorum totidem.

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Hebrew

English

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.

Notes

2 Chronicles 17:10–11

The surrounding kingdoms feared the Lord, so they paid tribute to Jehoshaphat to buy peace. Peace often shows divine favor (see 2 Chronicles 14:2–6).
The Arabs were likely desert tribes living south of Judah, near the Philistines.

Theme notes and profiles

Jehoshaphat The Philistines

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The Ammonites brought tribute to Uzziah, and his fame spread as far as the border of Egypt, for he had become exceedingly powerful.
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…not including the revenue from the merchants and traders. And all the Arabian kings and governors of the land also brought gold and silver to Solomon.
2 Samuel 8:2
David also defeated the Moabites, made them lie down on the ground, and measured them off with a cord. He measured off with two lengths those to be put to death, and with one length those to be spared. So the Moabites became subject to David and brought him tribute.
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Now Mesha king of Moab was a sheep breeder, and he would render to the king of Israel a hundred thousand lambs and the wool of a hundred thousand rams.
2 Chronicles 17:5
So the LORD established the kingdom in his hand, and all Judah brought him tribute, so that he had an abundance of riches and honor.

Parallels

1 Kings 15:23–24

People

Jehoshaphat: Son of Asa, king of Judah

Places

Arabia: A region and its inhabitants, mentioned in various contexts Philistia: An ancient people and region in Canaan

Glossary

Arabia, Arabs Chronicles, Books of First and Second Genealogy Jehoshaphat (Person) Tax, Taxation Tributary, Tribute

Topics

Arabia: Tribute to Jehoshaphat Arabians: To Jehoshaphat Goat: Numerous Jehoshaphat: King of Judah: His System of Taxation King: Taxes Kings: Their Revenues Derived From: Tribute from Foreign Nations Philistines: Pay Taxes to Jehoshaphat Sheep were Frequently: Given As Tribute Sheep: Tribute (Taxes) Paid In Silver: Tribute often Paid In The Ishmaelites: Sent Flocks to Jehoshaphat Tribute (Taxes) by the Arabians: To Jehoshaphat

2 Chronicles 17:11

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