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14Beside that which chapmen and merchants brought. And all the kings of Arabia and governors of the country brought gold and silver to Solomon.

2 Chronicles 9:14

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Cross-References

From the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

  • Because of thy temple at Jerusalem shall kings bring presents unto thee.

  • The kings of Tarshish and of the isles shall bring presents: the kings of Sheba and Seba shall offer gifts.

Commentary

Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)

(vv. 13-30)

We have here Solomon in his throne, and Solomon in his grave; for the throne would not secure him from the grave. Mors sceptra ligonibus aequat — Death wrenches from the hand the sceptre as well as the spade . I. Here is Solomon reigning in wealth and power, in ease and fulness, such as, for aught I know, could never since be paralleled by any king whatsoever. In cannot pretend to be critical in c…

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