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2 Chronicles 9

2 Chronicles 9:14

Solomon’s Wealth and Splendor · 2 Chronicles 9:13–28
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Translations

Modern
…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.
Traditional
Beside that which chapmen and merchants brought. And all the kings of Arabia and governors of the country brought gold and silver to Solomon.
Literal
…apart from what the men, the travelers, and the merchants brought. And all the kings of Arabia and governors of the country brought gold and silver to Solomon.
Latin
…excepta ea summa quam legati diversarum gentium et negotiatores afferre consueverant, omnesque reges Arabiæ, et satrapæ terrarum, qui comportabant aurum et argentum Salomoni.

Original

Hebrew
English
…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.

Notes

2 Chronicles 9:13–14

The phrase "translated each year" can also mean one specific year. This makes it unclear if 25 tons referred to Solomon's yearly income or just his best year. Solomon also collected taxes from foreign traders and local merchants. The kings of Arabia were likely merchant leaders who used the routes from Edom to Damascus. The governors of the provinces were district officials.

Theme notes and profiles

Solomon

Parallels

1 Kings 10:14–29

People

Solomon: Son of David, king of Israel, known for his wisdom

Places

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

Glossary

Arabia, Arabs Chronicles, Books of First and Second Genealogy Huram

Topics

Arabia: Tribute to Solomon Arabians: Pay Tribute to Solomon Commerce: Persons Engaged In, Called: Chapmen Merchant: General Scriptures Concerning Revenue: Solomon's Solomon: Commerce of The Ishmaelites: Sent Presents to Solomon Tribute (Taxes) by the Arabians: To Solomon