1 Kings 10:25
New International Version
Year after year, everyone who came brought a gift—articles of silver and gold, robes, weapons and spices, and horses and mules.

New Living Translation
Year after year everyone who visited brought him gifts of silver and gold, clothing, weapons, spices, horses, and mules.

English Standard Version
Every one of them brought his present, articles of silver and gold, garments, myrrh, spices, horses, and mules, so much year by year.

Berean Standard Bible
Year after year, each visitor would bring his tribute: articles of silver and gold, clothing, weapons, spices, horses, and mules.

King James Bible
And they brought every man his present, vessels of silver, and vessels of gold, and garments, and armour, and spices, horses, and mules, a rate year by year.

New King James Version
Each man brought his present: articles of silver and gold, garments, armor, spices, horses, and mules, at a set rate year by year.

New American Standard Bible
And they were bringing, everyone, a gift: articles of silver and gold, garments, weapons, balsam oil, horses, and mules, so much year by year.

NASB 1995
They brought every man his gift, articles of silver and gold, garments, weapons, spices, horses, and mules, so much year by year.

NASB 1977
And they brought every man his gift, articles of silver and gold, garments, weapons, spices, horses, and mules, so much year by year.

Legacy Standard Bible
And they brought every man his present, articles of silver and gold, garments, weapons, spices, horses, and mules, a set amount year by year.

Amplified Bible
Every man brought a gift [of tribute]: articles of silver and gold, garments, weapons, spices, horses, and mules, so much year by year.

Christian Standard Bible
Every man would bring his annual tribute: items of silver and gold, clothing, weapons, spices, and horses and mules.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Every man would bring his annual tribute: items of silver and gold, clothing, weapons, spices, and horses and mules.

American Standard Version
And they brought every man his tribute, vessels of silver, and vessels of gold, and raiment, and armor, and spices, horses, and mules, a rate year by year.

Contemporary English Version
Year after year people came and brought gifts of silver and gold, as well as clothes, weapons, spices, horses, or mules.

English Revised Version
And they brought every man his present, vessels of silver, and vessels of gold, and raiment, and armour, and spices, horses, and mules, a rate year by year.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
So everyone who came brought him gifts: articles of silver and gold, clothing, weapons, spices, horses, and mules. This happened year after year.

Good News Translation
Everyone who came brought him a gift--articles of silver and gold, robes, weapons, spices, horses, and mules. This continued year after year.

International Standard Version
Everyone kept on bringing gifts on an annual basis, including items made of silver and gold, garments, myrrh, spices, horses, and mules.

Majority Standard Bible
Year after year, each visitor would bring his tribute: articles of silver and gold, clothing, weapons, spices, horses, and mules.

NET Bible
Year after year visitors brought their gifts, which included items of silver, items of gold, clothes, perfume, spices, horses, and mules.

New Heart English Bible
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.

Webster's Bible Translation
And they brought every man his present, vessels of silver, and vessels of gold, and garments, and armor, and spices, horses, and mules, a rate year by year.

World English Bible
Year after year, every man brought his tribute, vessels of silver, vessels of gold, clothing, armor, spices, horses, and mules.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and they are each bringing his present, vessels of silver, and vessels of gold, and garments, and armor, and spices, horses, and mules, the matter of a year in a year.

Young's Literal Translation
and they are bringing each his present, vessels of silver, and vessels of gold, and garments, and armour, and spices, horses, and mules, the matter of a year in a year.

Smith's Literal Translation
And they were bringing each his gifts, vessels of silver and vessels of gold, and garments and weapons and spices, horses, and mules, the word of a year in a year.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And every one brought him presents, vessels of silver and of gold, garments and armour, and spices, and horses and mules every year.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And each one brought him gifts, vessels of silver and of gold, clothing and weapons of war, as well as aromatics, and horses, and mules, throughout each year.

New American Bible
They all brought their yearly tribute: vessels of silver and gold, garments, weapons, spices, horses and mules—what was due each year.

New Revised Standard Version
Every one of them brought a present, objects of silver and gold, garments, weaponry, spices, horses, and mules, so much year by year.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And they brought every man his present, vessels of gold and vessels of silver, garments, armor, spices, horses, fancy chariots, and mules, year by year.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And they brought, each man his offering: vessels of gold and vessels of silver and garments and weapons and spices and horses and chariots and shemules, every year by year.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And they brought every man his present, vessels of silver, and vessels of gold, and raiment, and armour, and spices, horses, and mules, a rate year by year.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And they brought every one their gifts, vessels of gold, and raiment, and stacte, and spices, and horses, and mules, a rate year by year.

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Context
Solomon's Wealth and Splendor
24The whole world sought an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom that God had put in his heart. 25 Year after year, each visitor would bring his tribute: articles of silver and gold, clothing, weapons, spices, horses, and mules. 26Solomon accumulated 1,400 chariots and 12,000 horses, which he stationed in the chariot cities and also with him in Jerusalem.…

Cross References
2 Chronicles 9:24
Year after year, each visitor would bring his tribute: articles of silver and gold, clothing, weapons, spices, horses, and mules.

Matthew 2:11
On coming to the house, they saw the Child with His mother Mary, and they fell down and worshiped Him. Then they opened their treasures and presented Him with gifts of gold and frankincense and myrrh.

Psalm 72:10
May the kings of Tarshish and distant shores bring tribute; may the kings of Sheba and Seba offer gifts.

Isaiah 60:6
Caravans of camels will cover your land, young camels of Midian and Ephah, and all from Sheba will come, bearing gold and frankincense and proclaiming the praises of the LORD.

2 Chronicles 9:9
Then she gave the king 120 talents of gold, a great quantity of spices, and precious stones. There had never been such spices as those the queen of Sheba gave to King Solomon.

1 Kings 4:21
And Solomon reigned over all the kingdoms from the Euphrates to the land of the Philistines, as far as the border of Egypt. These kingdoms offered tribute and served Solomon all the days of his life.

1 Kings 4:24
For Solomon had dominion over everything west of the Euphrates—over all the kingdoms from Tiphsah to Gaza—and he had peace on all sides.

1 Kings 5:1
Now when Hiram king of Tyre heard that Solomon had been anointed king in his father’s place, he sent envoys to Solomon; for Hiram had always been a friend of David.

1 Kings 9:14
And Hiram had sent the king 120 talents of gold.

1 Kings 9:28
They sailed to Ophir and imported gold from there—420 talents—and delivered it to Solomon.

1 Kings 10:10
Then she gave the king 120 talents of gold, a great quantity of spices, and precious stones. Never again were spices in such abundance brought in as those the queen of Sheba gave to King Solomon.

1 Kings 10:14
The weight of gold that came to Solomon each year was 666 talents,

1 Kings 10:22
For the king had the ships of Tarshish at sea with Hiram’s fleet, and once every three years the ships of Tarshish would arrive bearing gold, silver, ivory, apes, and peacocks.

1 Kings 10:27
The king made silver as common in Jerusalem as stones, and cedar as abundant as sycamore in the foothills.

1 Kings 10:29
A chariot could be imported from Egypt for six hundred shekels of silver, and a horse for a hundred and fifty. Likewise, they exported them to all the kings of the Hittites and to the kings of Aram.


Treasury of Scripture

And they brought every man his present, vessels of silver, and vessels of gold, and garments, and armor, and spices, horses, and mules, a rate year by year.

every man

1 Kings 10:10
And she gave the king an hundred and twenty talents of gold, and of spices very great store, and precious stones: there came no more such abundance of spices as these which the queen of Sheba gave to king Solomon.

Judges 3:15
But when the children of Israel cried unto the LORD, the LORD raised them up a deliverer, Ehud the son of Gera, a Benjamite, a man lefthanded: and by him the children of Israel sent a present unto Eglon the king of Moab.

1 Samuel 10:27
But the children of Belial said, How shall this man save us? And they despised him, and brought him no presents. But he held his peace.

and mules

1 Kings 1:33
The king also said unto them, Take with you the servants of your lord, and cause Solomon my son to ride upon mine own mule, and bring him down to Gihon:

1 Kings 18:5
And Ahab said unto Obadiah, Go into the land, unto all fountains of water, and unto all brooks: peradventure we may find grass to save the horses and mules alive, that we lose not all the beasts.

Genesis 36:24
And these are the children of Zibeon; both Ajah, and Anah: this was that Anah that found the mules in the wilderness, as he fed the asses of Zibeon his father.

a rate

2 Kings 17:4
And the king of Assyria found conspiracy in Hoshea: for he had sent messengers to So king of Egypt, and brought no present to the king of Assyria, as he had done year by year: therefore the king of Assyria shut him up, and bound him in prison.

2 Chronicles 9:24
And they brought every man his present, vessels of silver, and vessels of gold, and raiment, harness, and spices, horses, and mules, a rate year by year.

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1 Kings 10
1. The queen of Sheba admires the wisdom of Solomon
14. Solomon's gold
16. His targets
18. The throne of ivory
21. His vessels
24. His presents
26. his chariots and horse
28. his tribute














Year after year
This phrase emphasizes the consistency and regularity of the tributes brought to King Solomon. In the Hebrew context, this repetition signifies a sustained period of prosperity and influence. It reflects the fulfillment of God's promise to Solomon, where his wisdom and wealth would draw nations to him. Historically, this period marks a time of peace and stability in Israel, allowing for such continuous exchanges.

Each visitor
The term "visitor" here refers to dignitaries, rulers, and representatives from various nations. In the ancient Near Eastern context, such visits were not merely social but were diplomatic missions. These visitors came to seek Solomon's wisdom and to establish or maintain alliances. This highlights Solomon's international reputation and the far-reaching impact of his God-given wisdom.

Would bring his tribute
The act of bringing tribute was a common practice in ancient times, symbolizing respect, allegiance, and acknowledgment of a greater power. In the biblical context, it signifies the fulfillment of God's promise to make Israel a nation of influence. The tributes were not just gifts but a recognition of Solomon's God-given authority and wisdom.

Articles of silver and gold
Silver and gold were highly valued in the ancient world, representing wealth and prosperity. The mention of these metals underscores the economic prosperity during Solomon's reign. Biblically, gold often symbolizes purity and divinity, while silver can represent redemption. The abundance of these metals in Solomon's court reflects God's blessing and the fulfillment of His covenant promises.

Garments
In ancient cultures, garments were not only functional but also a symbol of status and wealth. The mention of garments as tribute indicates the high regard in which Solomon was held. Scripturally, garments can also symbolize righteousness and identity. The giving of garments could signify a transfer of honor and respect.

Weapons
The inclusion of weapons in the tribute highlights the political and military alliances formed during Solomon's reign. While Solomon's era was marked by peace, the presence of weapons signifies preparedness and strength. Biblically, weapons can symbolize spiritual warfare and the protection of God's people.

Spices
Spices were luxury items in the ancient world, often used in religious rituals, anointing, and embalming. Their inclusion in the tribute signifies the wealth and opulence of Solomon's court. In a biblical sense, spices can represent the fragrance of a righteous life and the prayers of the saints.

Horses and mules
Horses and mules were valuable assets in ancient times, used for transportation and military purposes. Their mention indicates the expansion and strength of Solomon's kingdom. Biblically, horses can symbolize power and conquest, while mules, being hybrids, can represent service and humility. The presence of these animals in the tribute underscores the balance of power and service in Solomon's reign.

Verse 25. - And they brought [Heb. and these (visitors were) bringing] every man his present [It is doubtful whether we are to understand by this word tribute, or gifts. The succeeding words, "a rate year by year," would seem to imply the former; the fact that the visitors came not as subjects, but to "hear the wisdom," etc., the latter. Bahr understands that the presents "were repeated year by year, so highly had Solomon risen in estimation." But even this supposition does not explain the "rate"] vessels of silver and vessels of gold, and garments [cf. Genesis 45:22; 2 Kings 5:26; Ezra 2:69], and armour [rather, "arms, weapons" (Gesen.) Ewald understands perfume; LXX. στακτὴν, i.e., oil of myrrh], and spices [cf. ver. 10], horses and mules [see on 1 Kings 1:33], a rate year by year [Heb. the matter of a year in his year] . The remaining verses of this chapter, which, in the account of the chronicler, find a place at the end of the first chapter of his second book, repeat some of the information already given in 1 Kings 4:26 and 1 Kings 9:19, and furnish a few additional particulars as to the wealth and commerce of the king.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Year
שָׁנָ֖ה (šā·nāh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 8141: A year

after year,
בְּשָׁנָֽה׃ (bə·šā·nāh)
Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 8141: A year

[each] visitor
אִ֣ישׁ (’îš)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person

would bring
מְבִאִ֣ים (mə·ḇi·’îm)
Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine plural
Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go

his tribute:
מִנְחָת֡וֹ (min·ḥā·ṯōw)
Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 4503: A donation, tribute, a sacrificial offering

articles
כְּלֵ֣י (kə·lê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 3627: Something prepared, any apparatus

of silver
כֶסֶף֩ (ḵe·sep̄)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3701: Silver, money

and gold,
זָהָ֤ב (zā·hāḇ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2091: Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky

clothing,
וּשְׂלָמוֹת֙ (ū·śə·lā·mō·wṯ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 8008: A wrapper, mantle

weapons,
וְנֵ֣שֶׁק (wə·nê·šeq)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5402: Military equipment, arms, an arsenal

spices,
וּבְשָׂמִ֔ים (ū·ḇə·śā·mîm)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 1314: Fragrance, spicery, the balsam plant

horses,
סוּסִ֖ים (sū·sîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 5483: A swallow, swift (type of bird)

and mules.
וּפְרָדִ֑ים (ū·p̄ə·rā·ḏîm)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 6505: A mule


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