Keil & Delitzsch on 2 Chronicles 17:5

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Commentary on the Old Testament
C. F. Keil & F. Delitzsch · 19th-century historical commentary
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Therefore Jahve established the kingdom in his hand, i.e., under his rule; cf. Kg2 14:5. All Judah brought him presents. מנחה, often used of tribute of subject peoples, e.g., in Ch2 17:11 of the Philistines, cannot here have that signification; nor can it denote the regular imposts of subjects, for these are not called מנחה; but must denote voluntary gifts which his subjects brought him as a token of their reverence and love. The last clause, "and there was to him (he attained) riches and honour in abundance," which is repeated Ch2 18:1, recalls Ch1 29:28; Ch2 1:12, and signifies that Jehoshaphat, like his ancestors David and Solomon, was blessed for walking in the pious ways of these his forefathers. 2 Chronicles 17:6

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