2 Chronicles 17:5

Presents - i. e. “free-will offerings,” in addition to the regular taxes. See 1 Samuel 10:27.

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Brought presents — As subjects in those times used to do to their kings, as a token of their respect and subjection to them.

⁵ Therefore the LORD stablished the kingdom in his hand; and all Judah broughta to Jehoshaphat presents; and he had riches and honour in abundance.

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