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They brought every man his tribute, vessels of silver, and vessels of gold, and clothing, armor, and spices, horses, and mules, a rate year by year.
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An Empire's Annual Tribute
Commentators clarify that the items listed were not one-time gifts but an ongoing, annual tribute. Vassal kings under Solomon's rule were required to bring these payments ('a rate year by year') of precious metals, armor, spices, and animals. This demonstrates the immense scope and sustained international influence of Solomon's kingdom.
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19th Century
Anglican
And they brought. — Used to bring. (Compare to 2 Chronicles 9:14).
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
(See Gill on 1 Kings 10:25).
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The imports mentioned here showed that prosperity drew the minds of Solomon and his subjects to the love of things curious and uncommon, though use…
