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They brought every man his tribute, vessels of silver, and vessels of gold, and clothing, and armor, and spices, horses, and mules, a rate year by year.
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Tribute and Influence
Commentators explain that the annual gifts brought to Solomon were a form of tribute, a common practice for subject nations in the ancient world. As seen in historical records from Egypt and Assyria, these weren't just taxes but included the most precious products of each land, demonstrating the vast extent of Solomon's international influence and the respect he commanded.
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1 Kings
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18th Century
Presbyterian
His present - That is, his tribute (1 Kings 4:21 note). This statement is illustrated by Egyptian and Assyrian sculptures on sla…
19th Century
Anglican
All the kings. —These verses indicate the character of the empire of Solomon as a loosely-compacted group of tributary states arou…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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…
