17:112 Chronicles 17:11

During Jehoshaphat's peaceful reign, the fear of the Lord rested upon the surrounding nations.RH Dec 18, 1913 In that season the Philistines brought him presents and tribute silver, while the Arabians brought him flocks numbering seven thousand and seven hundred rams and seven thousand and seven hundred he goats.Ms 80, 1904, par. 39–40+1 These gifts were worldly honor and prosperity from surrounding nations.Ms 80, 1904, par. 39–40 By this tribute he became exceedingly great in wealth and influence.Ms 80, 1904, par. 39–40+1

That growing wealth and influence gave him enlarged power to use for truth and righteousness.RH Dec 18, 1913 Yet such exaltation worked unfavorably upon his piety.Ms 80, 1904, par. 39–40 It spoiled him and made him self-sufficient.Ms 80, 1904, par. 39–40