2 Chronicles 9:14 meaning and explanation
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.
2 Chronicles 9:14, Berean Standard Bible
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This verse sits inside the Chronicler's summary of Solomon's wealth, following the tally of 666 talents of gold that arrived each year. The writer is describing the king's income, and here he widens the picture: beyond regular tribute, merchants and traders generated revenue, and the Arabian kings and provincial governors also brought gold and silver.
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