2 Chronicles 17:11

“Also some of the Philistines brought Jehoshaphat presents and tribute silver, etc.] Perhaps those of Gerar, and the parts adjacent, Asa took and spoiled, and made tributary, (<141414>2 Chronicles 14:14), and the Arabians brought him flocks, seven thousand and seven hundred rams, and seven thousand and seven hundred he goats; with which their country abounded; and these might be the Scenite Arabs, who fearing lest Jehoshaphat should fall upon them, and take away their flocks as his father had done, (<141415>2 Chronicles 14:15), brought these presents to him.”

“Also some of the Philistines brought Jehoshaphat presents, and tribute silver--either they had been his tributaries, or they were desirous of securing his valuable friendship, and now made a voluntary offer of tribute. Perhaps they were the Philistines who had submitted to the yoke of David (Sa2 8:1; Psa 60:8). the Arabians--the nomad tribes on the south of the Dead Sea, who, seeking the protection of Jehoshaphat after his conquest of Edom, paid their tribute in the way most suitable to their pastoral habits--the present of so many head of cattle.”

“Some of the Philistines brought Jehoshaphat presents - i. e. “some of the Philistines were among his tributaries.” Compare 2Sa 8:2; 1 Kings 4:21. Tribute silver - Or, “much silver” - literally “silver of burthen.” The Arabians - The Arab tribes who bordered Judaea to the south and the southeast paid Jehoshaphat a fixed tribute in kind. Compare 2 Kings 3:4 note. return to 'Top of Page'”

“brought: Ch2 17:5, Ch2 9:14, Ch2 26:8; Sa2 8:2; Kg2 3:4 2 Chronicles 17:12”