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 ## Definition: ##
  
-The term "tribute" refers to a gift from one ruler to another ruler, for the purpose of protection and good relations between their nations.
+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.
 
 * A tribute can also be a payment that a ruler or government requires from the people, such as a toll or tax.
-* In Bible times, traveling kings or rulers might pay 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 other things besides money, such as foods, spices, rich clothing, and expensive metals such as gold.
+* 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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