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The original text does not mention 'spice merchants.' Two cla es of traders are spoken of, but both terms are general.
Kings of Arabia

The governors of the country. The word “governor” (pechah) is supposed to be of foreign origin, possibly cognate with the…

Besides that he had of the merchantmen, and of the traffic
of the spice merchants
Wha…

Solomon increased his wealth. Silver was considered of no value. Such is the nature of worldly wealth: plenty of it makes it le valuable. Even more…
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Albert Barnes
AlbertBarnes