John Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 17:11

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Exposition of the Old and New Testament
John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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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.

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