1 Kings 10:22-24
New International Reader's Version
22 He had many ships that carried goods to be traded. His ships went to sea along with Hiram’s ships. Once every three years the ships returned. They brought gold, silver, ivory, apes and peacocks.
23 King Solomon was richer than all the other kings on earth. He was also wiser than they were. 24 People from the whole world wanted to meet Solomon in person. They wanted to see for themselves how wise God had made him.
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1 Kings 10:22-24
New International Version
22 The king had a fleet of trading ships[a](A) at sea along with the ships(B) of Hiram. Once every three years it returned, carrying gold, silver and ivory, and apes and baboons.
23 King Solomon was greater in riches(C) and wisdom(D) than all the other kings of the earth. 24 The whole world sought audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom(E) God had put in his heart.
Footnotes
- 1 Kings 10:22 Hebrew of ships of Tarshish
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