besides that from the traveling merchants, from the income of traders, from all the kings of Arabia, and from the governors of the country.
Parallel translations
- WEB besides that which the traders brought, and the traffic of the merchants, and of all the kings of the mixed people, and of the governors of the country.
- KJV Beside that he had of the merchantmen, and of the traffick of the spice merchants, and of all the kings of Arabia, and of the governors of the country.
- BSB not including the revenue from the merchants, traders, and all the Arabian kings and governors of the land.
- NASB besides that from the traders, and the wares of the merchants and all the kings of the Arabs and the governors of the country.
- NLT This did not include the additional revenue he received from merchants and traders, all the kings of Arabia, and the governors of the land.
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Quick answer
Beyond that yearly gold, more came from merchants, traders, and subject kings and governors. It shows additional streams of revenue beyond the main total.
Overview
Solomon's treasury swelled not only from the annual gold but from extensive commerce and tribute across a wide network of peoples and rulers. This underscores the international scope of his economic dominion. The picture of nations and kings contributing their wealth again echoes the psalmist's vision of the LORD's king receiving the homage of the earth (Psalm 72).
Cross-references & the web
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- Isa 21:13The burden on Arabia. In the forest in Arabia you will lodge, you caravans of Dedanites.
- 1 Chr 9:24On the four sides were the porters, toward the east, west, north, and south.
- Ps 72:10The kings of Tarshish and of the islands will bring tribute. The kings of Sheba and Seba shall offer gifts.
- Gal 4:25For this Hagar is Mount Sinai in Arabia, and answers to the Jerusalem that exists now, for she is in bondage with her children.
- 2 Chr 9:13–14Now the weight of gold that came to Solomon in one year was six hundred sixty-six talents of gold,
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