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# tribute
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## Definition:
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The term "tribute" refers to a gift from one ruler to another ruler, for the purpose of protection and for good relations between their nations.
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* A tribute can also be a payment that a ruler or government requires from the people, such as a toll or tax.
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* In Bible times, traveling kings or rulers sometimes paid a tribute to the king of the region they were traveling through to make sure they would be protected and safe.
* Often the tribute would include things besides money, such as foods, spices, rich clothing, and expensive metals such as gold.
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## Translation Suggestions:
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* Depending on the context, "tribute" could be translated as "official gifts" or "special tax" or "required payment."
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(See also: [gold ](../other/gold.md ), [king ](../other/king.md ), [ruler ](../other/ruler.md ), [tax ](../other/tax.md ))
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## Bible References:
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* [1 Chronicles 18:1-2 ](rc://en/tn/help/1ch/18/01 )
* [2 Chronicles 09:22-24 ](rc://en/tn/help/2ch/09/22 )
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* [2 Kings 17:03 ](rc://en/tn/help/2ki/17/03 )
* [Luke 23:02 ](rc://en/tn/help/luk/23/02 )
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## Word Data:
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* Strong's: H814, H1093, H4061, H4503, H4530, H4853, H4864, H6066, H7862, G5411
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## Forms Found in the English ULB:
tribute
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