11<\/strong>. tribute silver<\/em> ] R.V. silver for tribute<\/strong>.<\/p>\n the Arabians<\/em> ] Cp. 2Ch 21:16<\/span>.<\/p>\n flocks<\/em> ] Cp. 2Ki 3:4<\/span>.<\/p>\n Some of the Philistines brought Jehoshaphat presents – <\/B>i. e. some of the Philistines were among his tributaries. Compare 2Sa 8:2<\/U><\/span>; 1Ki 4:21<\/span>.<\/P> Tribute silver – <\/B>Or, much silver – literally silver of burthen.<\/P> The Arabians – <\/B>The Arab tribes who bordered Judaea to the south and the southeast paid Jehoshaphat a fixed tribute in kind. Compare 2Ki 3:4<\/span> note.<\/P> <\/p>\n Verse 11<\/span>. The Philistines brought – presents<\/B><\/I>] They and the Arabians<\/I> purchased peace with the king of Judah by paying an annual tribute<\/I>. The Philistines<\/I> brought silver<\/I>, and no doubt different kinds of merchandise<\/I>, The Arabs<\/I>, whose riches consisted in cattle<\/I>, brought him flocks<\/I> in great abundance, principally rams<\/I> and he-goats<\/I>.<\/P> <\/p>\n Some of the Philistines; <\/B>who had been subjects to this kingdom ever since Davids time, but, it seems, had neglected this duty in the times of his predecessors, but now were moved by their own fears to perform it. <\/P> The Arabians brought him flocks; <\/B>either because he had upon some just occasion waged war against them, and subdued them, though the particulars of it be not described in Scripture; or because they voluntarily put themselves under his protection, in recompence whereof they sent him those presents; or only as a free acknowledgment of their respects to him. <\/P> <\/p>\n 11. Also some of the Philistinesbrought Jehoshaphat presents, and tribute silver<\/B>either theyhad been his tributaries, or they were desirous of securing hisvaluable friendship, and now made a voluntary offer of tribute.Perhaps they were the Philistines who had submitted to the yoke ofDavid (2Sa 8:1<\/span>; Psa 60:8<\/span>).<\/P> the Arabians<\/B>the nomadtribes on the south of the Dead Sea, who, seeking the protection ofJehoshaphat after his conquest of Edom, paid their tribute in the waymost suitable to their pastoral habitsthe present of so many headof cattle. <\/P> 2Ch17:12-19<\/span>. HISGREATNESS, CAPTAINS,AND ARMIES.<\/P><\/p>\n Also some of the Philistines brought Jehoshaphat presents and tribute silver<\/strong>,…. Perhaps those of Gerar, and the parts adjacent, Asa took and spoiled, and made tributary, 2Ch 14:14<\/span>,<\/p>\n and the Arabians brought him flocks, seven thousand and seven hundred rams, and seven thousand and seven hundred he goats<\/strong>; 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, 2Ch 14:15<\/span>, brought these presents to him.<\/p>\n (11) Brought<\/strong>i.e.,<\/em> continually. Such is the force of the participle.<\/p>\n Presents.<\/strong>An offering, i.e.,<\/em> tribute (min<\/em>c<\/em>hah;.<\/em> 2Ch. 17:5<\/span>).<\/p>\n And tribute silver.<\/strong>Rather, and silver, a load,<\/em> or burden, i.e.,<\/em> a great quantity (mass<\/em>),<\/em> 2Ch. 20:25<\/span>. As if, silver as much as they could carry<\/em>a natural hyperbole. Not all the five states of the Philistines were subject to Jehoshaphat. (Comp. 2Sa. 8:1<\/span>.)<\/p>\n The Arabians.<\/strong>Arbim,<\/em> here only equivalent to Arbym<\/em> (2Ch. 26:7<\/span>), and Arbim<\/em> (2Ch. 21:16<\/span>). They are in each case grouped with the Philistines. The nomad Bedwin conquered by Asa (2Ch. 14:15<\/span>) appear to be meant here; or else some tribes which recognised the overlordship of Jehoshaphat after his reduction of Edom (2Ch. 20:22<\/span>, sqq.<\/em>).<\/em><\/p>\n Brought him flocks.<\/strong>Comp. Mesha of Moabs tribute to Ahab (2Ki. 3:4<\/span>).<\/p>\n It is more than probable these presents were to preserve peace, for the greatness of Jehoshaphat made him formidable, and the fear of the Lord had fallen upon the countries around.<\/p>\n 2Ch 17:11 Also [some] of the Philistines brought Jehoshaphat presents, and tribute silver; and the Arabians brought him flocks, seven thousand and seven hundred rams, and seven thousand and seven hundred he goats.<\/p>\n Ver. 11. Also some of the Philistines.<\/strong> ] These, having been subdued by David, had withheld their tribute for a time; but now, seeing Jehoshaphat’s growing greatness, they bring it in with the better, that no offence might be taken at their former neglect. The word here used signifieth honorary gifts, or oblations, pacifications. <\/p>\n “ Placatur donis Iupiter ipse datis<\/em> ”<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Think the same of the Arabians. See 2Ch 14:14-15<\/span> .<\/p>\n brought: 2Ch 17:5, 2Ch 9:14, 2Ch 26:8, 2Sa 8:2, 2Ki 3:4 <\/p>\n Reciprocal: 2Ch 21:16 – Philistines 2Ch 26:7 – the Arabians 2Ch 32:23 – presents Ezr 4:20 – toll Eze 27:21 – in lambs Act 2:11 – Arabians<\/p>\n 2Ch 17:11. Some of the Philistines brought presents They had been subject to Judah ever since Davids time; but, it seems, had neglected this duty in the times of his predecessors, but were now moved by their own fears to perform it. And the Arabians brought him flocks Either because he had upon some just occasion waged war against them, and subdued them; or because they voluntarily put themselves under his protection, in recompense whereof they sent him these presents; or only as a free acknowledgment of their respect for him.<\/p>\n Also [some] of the Philistines brought Jehoshaphat presents, and tribute silver; and the Arabians brought him flocks, seven thousand and seven hundred rams, and seven thousand and seven hundred he goats. 11. tribute silver ] R.V. silver for tribute. the Arabians ] Cp. 2Ch 21:16. flocks ] Cp. 2Ki 3:4. 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