His present - That is, his tribute (1 Kings 4:21 note). This statement is illustrated by Egyptian and Assyrian sculptures on sla…

All the kings. —These verses indicate the character of the empire of Solomon as a loosely-compacted group of tributary states arou…

And they brought every man his present
To recommend them, and introduce them into his presence:

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Solomon increased his wealth. Silver was considered of no value. Such is the nature of worldly wealth: plenty of it makes it less valuable. Even mo…