21:3a Their father had given them many gifts

Their father had given them many gifts
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King Jehoshaphat had given his children many gifts

21:3b of silver and gold and precious things,

of silver and gold and possessions of high value
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of silver and gold and ⌊other⌋ valuable things.

21:3c as well as the fortified cities in Judah;

as well as walled cities in Judah.
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He had also given them walled towns in Judah.

21:3d but he gave the kingdom to Jehoram

⌊However,⌋ Jehoshaphat made Jehoram be the king
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But Jehoshaphat said that Jehoram should be the next king

21:3e because he was the firstborn.

because he was his firstborn son.
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because he was the oldest son.

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