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Therefore Yahweh established the kingdom in his hand; and all Judah brought to Jehoshaphat tribute; and he had riches and honor in abundance.
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Faithfulness Brings Stability
Commentators see a direct cause-and-effect relationship here. Because Jehoshaphat sought the Lord (v. 4), God “established the kingdom in his hand.” As John Gill notes, “Piety is the best prop of government.” This verse illustrates a powerful principle: a leader's faithfulness to God is directly linked to the stability and blessing they experience.
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2 Chronicles
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Presents - that is, “free-will offerings,” in addition to the regular taxes. See 1 Samuel 10:27.
19th Century
Anglican
Therefore. — And (so “also,” “so that,” in 2 Chronicles 17:7; 2 Chronicles 17:10).
The…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Therefore the Lord stablished the kingdom in his hand Piety is the best prop of government; the throne is best suppo…
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