1 Kings 10:15

Verse

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

American Standard Version (1901)

besides that which the traders brought, and the traffic of the merchants, and of all the kings of the mingled people, and of the governors of the country.

Bible in Basic English

In addition to what came to him from the business of the traders, and from all the kings of the Arabians, and from the rulers of the country.

Free Bible Version

not including that received from traders and merchants, and all the kings of Arabia and governors of the land.

Geneva Bible 1599

Besides that he had of marchant men and of the marchandises of them that solde spices, and of all the Kinges of Arabia, and of the princes of the countrey.

King James (Authorized) Version

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.

Translation for Translators

That was in addition to the taxes paid to him by the merchants and traders, and the annual taxes paid by the kings of Arabia and by the governors of the regions in Israel.

Unlocked Literal Bible

besides the gold that the traders and merchants brought. All the kings of Arabia and the governors in the country also brought gold and silver to Solomon.

Noah Webster Bible

Besides what he had of the merchants, and of the traffic of the spice-merchants, and of all the kings of Arabia, and of the governors of the country.

World English Bible

in addition to 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.

Young's Literal Translation

apart from [that of] the tourists, and of the traffic of the merchants, and of all the kings of Arabia, and of the governors of the land.

Context

Solomon’s Wealth and Splendor

¹⁴The weight of gold that came to Solomon each year was 666 talents,¹⁵not including the revenue from the merchants, traders, and all the Arabian kings and governors of the land.

Summary

1 Kings 10:15 describes the wealth and prosperity of King Solomon during his reign. The verse highlights the abundance of gold that was brought to Solomon each year as tribute, showcasing the extent of his kingdom's influence and economic power. This display of riches not only reflects Solomon's wisdom in governance but also fulfills the promise of God to bless him with unparalleled wealth. The verse serves as a testament to the fulfillment of God's covenant with Solomon and the prosperity that resulted from his obedience and faithfulness.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

Besides that he had of the merchantmen, and of the traffic of the spice merchants,.... What they paid him as a duty or custom for the importation of their goods: and of all the kings of Arabia; who were subject to him, and paid him a yearly tribute, or at least made presents, see Kg1 4:21. and of the governors of the country; who were viceroys or deputy governors of countries conquered by his father, and who collected tribute from the people, and paid it to him.