22 King Solomon surpassed all the kings of the world in riches and wisdom.(A) 23 All the kings of the world wanted an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom God had put in his heart. 24 Each of them would bring his own gift—items(a) of silver and gold, clothing, weapons,(b)(c) spices, and horses and mules—as an annual tribute.

Footnotes:

a. 2 Chronicles 9:24: Or vessels, or weapons
b. 2 Chronicles 9:24: LXX reads resin
c. 2 Chronicles 9:24: Or fragrant balsam

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