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1 Kings 10

1 Kings 10:15

Solomon’s Wealth and Splendor · 1 Kings 10:14–29
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Translations

Modern
…not including the revenue from the merchants, traders, and all the Arabian kings and governors of the land.
Traditional
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.
Literal
…besides that from the men—tourists—and from the merchandise of the traders, and from all the kings of Arabia, and from the governors of the country.
Latin
…excepto eo quod afferebant viri qui super vectigalia erant, et negotiatores, universique scruta vendentes, et omnes reges Arabiæ, ducesque terræ.

Original

Hebrew
English
…not including the revenue from the merchants, traders, and all the Arabian kings and governors of the land.

Notes

1 Kings 10:14–15

666 talents (about 25 tons): Solomon got this large amount of gold from his businesses and taxes. He also charged tolls to merchants and traders passing through his kingdom.

1 Kings 10:14–29

To show more of Solomon’s greatness, the writer adds to the story of the queen’s visit (1 Kings 10:1–13). The writer describes Solomon’s wise use of wealth in building his palace complex (10:14–21). The writer then tells how Solomon’s wisdom also brought wide influence through his trade and commercial dealings (10:22–29).

Theme notes and profiles

Solomon Solomon’s Wisdom

Events

Parallels

2 Chronicles 1:14–17 2 Chronicles 9:13–28

Places

Arabia: A region and its inhabitants, mentioned in various contexts

Glossary

Banker, Banking Jerusalem Kings, Books of First and Second Solomon (Person)

Topics

Duty (Tax): Tribute (A Tax) Levied on Foreign Commerce by Solomon King: Tariff on Imports, and Internal Revenue on Merchandise Kings: Their Revenues Derived From: Tax on Foreign Merchandise Merchant: General Scriptures Concerning Solomon: Wealth of The Armies of Israel: Before Going to War were Numbered and Reviewed The Ishmaelites: Sent Presents to Solomon