Some of the Philistines brought Jehoshaphat presents - That is, “some of the Philistines were among his tributaries.” Compare [Reference 2 S…

Brought — that is, continually. Such is the force of the participle.

Presents. — An offering, that is, tri…

Also some of the Philistines brought Jehoshaphat presents and
tribute silver
Perhaps …

Jehoshaphat found his people generally very ignorant, and therefore endeavoured to have them well taught. The public teaching of the word of God fo…