2 Chronicles 17:5

Translations

Modern

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.

Traditional

Therefore the Lord stablished the kingdom in his hand; and all Judah brought to Jehoshaphat presents; and he had riches and honour in abundance.

Literal

And YHWH established the kingdom in his hand. And all Judah gave tribute to Jehoshaphat, and were unto him riches and honor in abundance.

Latin

Confirmavitque Dominus regnum in manu ejus, et dedit omnis Juda munera Josaphat: factæque sunt ei infinitæ divitiæ, et multa gloria.

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Hebrew

English

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.

Notes

2 Chronicles 17:5–6

The word translated as "gifts" is often translated as "tribute," like what conquering kings demanded from their subjects (for example, Judges 3:15–18). However, forced tribute is not the intended meaning here. The people of Judah willingly made Jehoshaphat very wealthy. Like Uzziah (2 Chronicles 26:16) and Hezekiah (32:25), wealth often leads to pride. However, Jehoshaphat was deeply committed to following the Lord's ways. He did not take pride in his own achievements; instead, his courage led him to remove idol worship from the kingdom. Jehoshaphat established control within his kingdom by practicing righteousness and faithfulness to God.

Theme notes and profiles

Jehoshaphat

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Parallels

1 Kings 15:23–24

People

Jehoshaphat: Son of Asa, king of Judah Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province

Glossary

Chronicles, Books of First and Second Genealogy Jehoshaphat (Person) Tax, Taxation

Topics

Blessing: Temporal, from God: To Jehoshaphat God in Prospering Jehoshaphat Jehoshaphat: King of Judah: Religious Zeal of Obedience: Jehoshaphat Presents were Given: As Tribute Religion: Outstanding Religious Persons: Jehoshaphat Riches: Examples of Saints Possessing: Jehoshaphat Rulers: Righteous: Jehoshaphat, in Walking in the Ways of the Lord

2 Chronicles 17:5

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