Last week I wrote a learner centered blog post on the significance of Jonah fleeing to Tarshish.  And, Tarshish shows up again in today’s responsive reading.  To understand the symbolism of gifts coming from there, try out the “activity” from the first part of the previous post using the maps.  Then, consider the text.

Psalm 72:10

May the kings of Tarshish and the islands bring tribute, the kings of Arabia and Seba offer gifts.

What is the symbolism of gifts coming from Tarshish?  (Full text of Psalm 72)  Feel free to answer in the comments section if you would like…

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