2 Chronicles 17:5

WEB

Therefore the Lord established the kingdom in his hand; and all Judah brought to Jehoshaphat tribute; and he had riches and honor in abundance.

KJV

Therefore the LORD stablished the kingdom in his hand; and all Judah brought to Jehoshaphat presents; and he had riches and honour in abundance.

Commentary

Therefore the Lord stablished the kingdom in his hand,.... Piety is the best prop of government; the throne is bes t supported and established by truth, righteousness, and mercy; by the exercise of these Jehoshaphat was settled in his kingdom, and had a place in the hearts of his people: and all Judah brought to Jehoshaphat presents; being well affected to him, as well as it was usual so to do at a prince's accession to the throne, see Sa1 10:27 . and he had riches and honour in abundance; through the presents his subjects brought him, and the respect they showed him.