A chapman is a trader, the word being still used in some places for a travelling merchant. It occurs in 2Ch 9:14 AV and BV, and also in 1Ki 10:15 RV. The Amer. RV has 'trader' in both places.
besides what came from merchants, traders' merchandise, and all the Arabian kings and governors of the land.
besides what was brought by the merchants and traders. All the Arabian kings and governors of the land also brought gold and silver to Solomon.
Travelling merchant. 2Ch 9:14.
besides what was brought by the merchants and traders. All the Arabian kings and governors of the land also brought gold and silver to Solomon.
(i.e. cheap man), merchant.
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