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2 Chronicles 17:5
So the LORD established the kingdom in his hand, and all Judah brought him tribute, so that he had an abundance of riches and honor.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The verse describes the outcome of Jehoshaphat's reign after he commits to seeking the God of his father and walking by His commandments rather than Israel's practices. It records the political and material results of that covenant alignment.
The words — The Hebrew וַיָּכֵן (va.Ya.khen) means "he established," indicating Yahweh's sovereign action, while וַיִּתְּנוּ (va.yi.te.Nu) translates as "they gave," detailing Judah's tribute. These verbs structure the passage around divine initiation and human response.
The thread — The text's sequence of divine establishment followed by tribute and abundance parallels the observation in 2 Chronicles 18:1 about Jehoshaphat's riches, and aligns with the promise in Matthew 6:33 that all these things will be added to you when you seek first the kingdom of God. The principle of divine provision preceding human success also appears in Psalm 127:1.
Why it lands — The text states that Yahweh established the kingdom in his hand and all Judah brought him tribute, resulting in abundance. It requires the reader to acknowledge that the passage presents political stability and material provision as direct outcomes of covenant faithfulness, not autonomous achievement.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Therefore the Lord stablished the kingdom in his hand; and all Judah brought to Jehoshaphat presents; and he had riches and honour in abundance.
Cross-references
- 2 Chronicles 18:1 Now Jehoshaphat had an abundance of riches and honor, and he allied himself with Ahab by marriage.
- Matthew 6:33 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.
- Psalms 127:1 A song of ascents. Of Solomon. Unless the LORD builds the house, its builders labor in vain; unless the LORD protects the city, its watchmen stand guard in vain.
- Matthew 2:11 On coming to the house, they saw the Child with His mother Mary, and they fell down and worshiped Him. Then they opened their treasures and presented Him with gifts of gold and frankincense and myrrh.
- Job 42:12 So the LORD blessed Job’s latter days more than his first. He owned 14,000 sheep, 6,000 camels, 1,000 yoke of oxen, and 1,000 female donkeys.
- 1 Samuel 10:27 But some worthless men said, “How can this man save us?” So they despised him and brought him no gifts; but Saul remained silent about it.
- 2 Chronicles 32:23 Many brought offerings to Jerusalem for the LORD and valuable gifts for Hezekiah king of Judah, and from then on he was exalted in the eyes of all nations.
- 1 Peter 5:10 And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish you.
- Psalms 68:29 Because of Your temple at Jerusalem kings will bring You gifts.
- Genesis 13:2 And Abram had become extremely wealthy in livestock and silver and gold.