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Every year, each person brought their gifts to the king: silver containers, gold containers, clothing, armor, spices, horses, and mules, the same amount each year.
This verse describes how people regularly brought valuable gifts and tribute to King Solomon as a sign of respect and acknowledgment of his authority.
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King James Version · EnglishAnd 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.Ask the AI Assistant
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📚 Historical Context
In the biblical account, King Solomon was renowned for his wisdom and wealth, which attracted visitors from far and wide, including foreign rulers who sought to honor him. This verse is part of the narrative describing the peak of Solomon's reign, where he received annual tributes as a sign of his status and the prosperity God had granted Israel. It reflects the broader theme of God's promises to David being fulfilled through Solomon's rule.