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.
not including revenue from traders, merchants, and from all the kings of Arabia and the governors of the land.
not including revenue from traders and merchants. In addition, all the kings of Arabia and the governors of the nation brought gold and silver to Solomon.
Travelling merchant. 2Ch 9:14.
not including revenue from traders and merchants. In addition, all the kings of Arabia and the governors of the nation brought gold and silver to Solomon.
(i.e. cheap man), merchant.
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