2 Chronicles 17:11

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 hegoats.

2 Chronicles 17:11 Meaning and Commentary

2 Chronicles 17:11

Also some of the Philistines brought Jehoshaphat presents and
tribute silver
Perhaps those of Gerar, and the parts adjacent, Asa took and spoiled, and made tributary, ( 2 Chronicles 14:14 ) ,

and the Arabians brought him flocks, seven thousand and seven hundred
rams, and seven thousand and seven hundred he goats;
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, ( 2 Chronicles 14:15 ) , brought these presents to him.

2 Chronicles 17:11 In-Context

9 And they taught in Judah, and had the Book of the Law of the LORD with them, and went about throughout all the cities of Judah and taught the people.

10 And the fear of the LORD fell upon all the kingdoms of the lands that were round about Judah, so that they made no war against Jehoshaphat.

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 hegoats.

12 And Jehoshaphat waxed exceedingly great; and he built in Judah palaces and cities for stores.

13 And he had much business in the cities of Judah; and the men of war, mighty men of valor, were in Jerusalem.