[[2 Chron-17]] Prev: [[Prophecies in 2 Chron-16]] | Next: [[Prophecies in 2 Chron-18]] --- ### Therefore Yahweh established the kingdom in his hand. All Judah brought tribute to Jehoshaphat, and he had riches and honor in abundance. *Type*: fulfillment *Summary*: God established Jehoshaphat's reign and provided him with great wealth and honor as a result of his faithfulness. *Historical context*: Theologians and historical commentators identify this as a specific realization of the Davidic Covenant recorded in [[2 Sam-07#v12|2 Samuel 7:12]]–16 and [[1 Chron-17#v11|1 Chronicles 17:11]]–14. In these earlier texts, God promised David that He would establish the throne of his offspring. The 'establishment' of Jehoshaphat's kingdom is seen as a continued fulfillment of God's commitment to preserve the Davidic dynasty. *Related to*: [[2 Sam-07#v12|2 Samuel 7:12]]-16 ### The fear of Yahweh fell on all the kingdoms of the lands that were around Judah, so that they made no war against Jehoshaphat. Some of the Philistines brought Jehoshaphat presents and silver for tribute. The Arabians also brought him flocks... *Type*: fulfillment *Summary*: Jehoshaphat experienced a period of supernatural peace and received tribute from traditional enemies like the Philistines and Arabians. *Historical context*: This state of peace and international prestige is considered by scholars to be a direct fulfillment of the Mosaic Covenant's 'blessings for obedience' outlined in [[Deut-28#v1|Deuteronomy 28:1]]–14. Specifically, [[Deut-28#v7|Deuteronomy 28:7]] and 28:10 predict that if the king and people obey, their enemies will be defeated and all people of the earth will be afraid of them. The tribute from the Philistines and Arabians serves as the historical evidence of this promise being realized. *Related to*: [[Deut-28#v1|Deuteronomy 28:1]]-14 ### Yahweh was with Jehoshaphat, because he walked in the first ways of his father David... but sought the God of his father, and walked in his commandments. *Type*: fulfillment *Summary*: The divine presence remained with Jehoshaphat because he maintained the religious standards of the early Davidic monarchy. *Historical context*: This fulfills the conditional prophetic principle delivered to Jehoshaphat's father, Asa, by the prophet Azariah in [[2 Chron-15#v2|2 Chronicles 15:2]]: 'Yahweh is with you while you are with him.' By seeking God and removing the high places, Jehoshaphat triggered the fulfillment of this ongoing divine promise of presence and support. *Related to*: [[2 Chron-15#v2|2 Chronicles 15:2]] --- #ai_prophecy