דברי הימים ב, פרק י״ז, פסוק ה׳

Jehoshaphat's reign was marked by a period of extraordinary economic and political prosperity, firmly rooted in God's guiding providence. God directly established and strengthened the king's authority, ensuring a stable and secure rule [ביאור שטיינזלץ]. Rather than simply securing the abstract institution of the monarchy, this divine support directly impacted the citizens. The kingdom itself, meaning the actual people living under Jehoshaphat's leadership, experienced remarkable financial success and growth [מלבי״ם].

In response to this widespread prosperity, the people of Judah brought gifts to their king. These offerings served a dual purpose. On one hand, they functioned as formal tributes, given as a sign of loyalty and submission to his leadership [ביאור שטיינזלץ]. At the same time, this widespread generosity was only made possible by the immense personal wealth the citizens had newly acquired. They were able to give freely to the king from their own overflowing resources [מלבי״ם]. Ultimately, this combination of national stability and the people's generous contributions brought Jehoshaphat a tremendous amount of personal wealth and honor.