2 Chronicles 17:5

brought... presents. In token of subjection and loyalty at beginning of reign (1 Samuel 10:27; 1 Kings 10:25).

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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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Wesley's Explanatory Notes

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