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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
Charles Ellicott
CharlesEllicott
19th Century
Anglican
19th Century
The governors of the country. The word “governor” (pechah) is supposed to be of foreign origin, possibly cognate with the…
John Gill
JohnGill
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century
Besides that he had of the merchantmen, and of the traffic
of the spice merchants
Wha…
Matthew Henry
MatthewHenry
17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century
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