besides that which the traders and merchants brought. All the kings of Arabia and the governors of the country brought gold and silver to Solomon.
Parallel translations
- KJV Beside that which chapmen and merchants brought. And all the kings of Arabia and governors of the country brought gold and silver to Solomon.
- BSB not including the revenue from the merchants and traders. And all the Arabian kings and governors of the land also brought gold and silver to Solomon.
- NKJV besides what the traveling merchants and traders brought. And all the kings of Arabia and governors of the country brought gold and silver to Solomon.
- NASB besides what the traders and merchants brought; and all the kings of Arabia and the governors of the country brought gold and silver to Solomon.
- NLT This did not include the additional revenue he received from merchants and traders. All the kings of Arabia and the governors of the provinces also brought gold and silver to Solomon.
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Quick answer
Beyond that, traders and foreign kings and governors brought Solomon still more gold and silver. It shows wealth pouring in from every direction.
Overview
Income from merchants and tributary rulers supplemented his already vast revenue. The flow of riches from many nations testifies to his international standing. It pictures the nations honoring God's appointed king, a theme fulfilled in Christ's universal reign.
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