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2 Chronicles 17:11

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Some of the Philistines brought Jehoshaphat presents, and silver for tribute; the Arabians also brought him flocks, seven thousand and seven hundred rams, and seven thousand and seven hundred male goats.

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The Kingdoms of Israel and JudahThe divided monarchy, showing the northern kingdom of Israel and the southern kingdom of Judah.

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Jerusalem was Judah’s capital and the site of the temple, the religious center of covenant worship. In Jehoshaphat’s reign, tribute brought there from Philistines and Arabs reflected the surrounding nations’ recognition of Judah’s strength under God’s favor.

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2 Chronicles 17:11 mentions Jerusalem.

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