2Ch 17:5-6 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for 2Chr 17:5-6: 17:5-6 The word translated gifts is usually translated “tribute,” such as conquering kings required of their vassals (e.g., Judg 3:15-18 ), but forced tribute is hardly the sense intended here. The people of Judah voluntarily made Jehoshaphat very wealthy . As with Uzziah (2 Chr 26:16 ) and Hezekiah (32:25 ), riches often result in pride. However, Jehoshaphat was deeply committed to the ways of the Lord . He was not proud of his own achievements; instead, his courage led him to remove idolatrous worship from the kingdom. Jehoshaphat established control within his kingdom by practicing righteousness and faithfulness to God.

a17:5-6►

bJudg 3:15-18►

c2 Chr 26:16►

‏ 2 Chronicles 17:5-6

Summary for 2Chr 17:5-6: 17:5-6 ^a The word translated gifts is usually translated “tribute,” such as conquering kings required of their vassals (e.g., Judg 3:15-18 ^b), but forced tribute is hardly the sense intended here. The people of Judah voluntarily made Jehoshaphat very wealthy. As with Uzziah (2 Chr 26:16 ^c) and Hezekiah (32:25 ^d), riches often result in pride. However, Jehoshaphat was deeply committed to the ways of the Lord. He was not proud of his own achievements; instead, his courage led him to remove idolatrous worship from the kingdom. Jehoshaphat established control within his kingdom by practicing righteousness and faithfulness to God.