2 Chronicles 9:14

King James Version:

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Beside [that which] chapmen and merchants brought. And all the kings of Arabia and governors of the country brought gold and silver to Solomon.

Complete Jewish Bible:

besides that which came from customs duties and sales taxes; also all the Arab kings and regional governors brought gold and silver to Shlomo.

Berean Standard Bible:

not including the revenue from the merchants and traders. And all the Arabian kings and governors of the land also brought gold and silver to Solomon.

American Standard Version:

besides that which the traders and merchants brought: and all the kings of Arabia and the governors of the country brought gold and silver to Solomon.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Beside that which chapmen^{{H582}{H8446}} and merchants^{H5503} brought^{H935}. And all the kings^{H4428} of Arabia^{H6152} and governors^{H6346} of the country^{H776} brought^{H935} gold^{H2091} and silver^{H3701} to Solomon^{H8010}.

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Commentary for 2 Chronicles 9:14

2 Chronicles 9:14 is a verse that highlights the extensive wealth and influence of King Solomon during the height of his reign in ancient Israel. The verse is part of a larger narrative describing the visit of the Queen of Sheba to Jerusalem, where she was overwhelmed by Solomon's wisdom, the palace he had built, and the lavish banquets laid out for his court. The specific mention of "chapmen and merchants" along with "all the kings of Arabia and governors of the country" bringing gold and silver to Solomon underscores the far-reaching trade networks and political alliances that Solomon had cultivated.

The historical context of this verse is set during the United Monarchy period, when Solomon's kingdom was at its zenith, around the 10th century BCE. Solomon's reign was marked by peace and prosperity, allowing for the expansion of trade routes that extended to Arabia, Africa, and beyond. The gifts of gold and silver not only symbolize the respect and admiration that Solomon commanded but also the economic prosperity that his strategic alliances brought to Israel. This influx of wealth contributed to the construction of the First Temple in Jerusalem and the opulence of Solomon's court, which were central to his legacy.

In summary, 2 Chronicles 9:14 encapsulates the themes of Solomon's international prestige, his success in establishing trade relations, and the material riches that flowed into his kingdom as a result of his wisdom and political acumen. It reflects the golden age of Israel when it was a significant player on the ancient Near Eastern stage, with Solomon at the center, receiving tribute and trade goods from distant lands.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H582
   There are 648 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אֱנוֹשׁ
   Transliteration: ʼĕnôwsh
   Pronunciation: en-oshe'
   Description: from אָנַשׁ; properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified אָדָם); hence,; a man in general (singly or collectively); another, [idiom] (blood-) thirsty, certain, chap(-man); divers, fellow, [idiom] in the flower of their age, husband, (certain, mortal) man, people, person, servant, some ([idiom] of them), [phrase] stranger, those, [phrase] their trade. It is often unexpressed in the English versions, especially when used in apposition with another word. Compare אִישׁ.
   
2. Strong's Number: H8446
   There are 22 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: תּוּר
   Transliteration: tûwr
   Pronunciation: toor
   Description: a primitive root; to meander (causatively, guide) about, especially fortrade or reconnoitring; chap(-man), sent to descry, be excellent, merchant(-man), search (out), seek, (e-) spy (out).
   
3. Strong's Number: H5503
   There are 20 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: סָחַר
   Transliteration: çâchar
   Pronunciation: saw-khar'
   Description: a primitive root; to travel round (specifically as a pedlar); intensively, to palpitate; go about, merchant(-man), occupy with, pant, trade, traffick.
   
4. Strong's Number: H935
   There are 2307 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: בּוֹא
   Transliteration: bôwʼ
   Pronunciation: bo
   Description: a primitive root; to go or come (in a wide variety of applications); abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way.
   
5. Strong's Number: H4428
   There are 1922 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מֶלֶךְ
   Transliteration: melek
   Pronunciation: meh'-lek
   Description: from מָלַךְ; a king; king, royal.
   
6. Strong's Number: H6152
   There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עֲרָב
   Transliteration: ʻĂrâb
   Pronunciation: ar-awb'
   Description: or עֲרַב; from עָרַב in the figurative sense of sterility; Arab (i.e. Arabia), a country East of Palestine; Arabia.
   
7. Strong's Number: H6346
   There are 27 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: פֶּחָה
   Transliteration: pechâh
   Pronunciation: peh-khaw'
   Description: of foreign origin; a prefect (of a city or small district); captain, deputy, governor.
   
8. Strong's Number: H776
   There are 2739 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אֶרֶץ
   Transliteration: ʼerets
   Pronunciation: eh'-rets
   Description: from an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth (at large, or partitively a land); [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world.
   
9. Strong's Number: H2091
   There are 336 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: זָהָב
   Transliteration: zâhâb
   Pronunciation: zaw-hawb'
   Description: from an unused root meaning to shimmer; gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e. yellow), as oil, a clear sky; gold(-en), fair weather.
   
10. Strong's Number: H3701
    There are 343 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: כֶּסֶף
    Transliteration: keçeph
    Pronunciation: keh'-sef
    Description: from כָּסַף; silver (from its pale color); by implication, money; money, price, silver(-ling).
    
11. Strong's Number: H8010
    There are 263 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: שְׁלֹמֹה
    Transliteration: Shᵉlômôh
    Pronunciation: shel-o-mo'
    Description: from שָׁלוֹם; peaceful; Shelomah, David's successor; Solomon.