1 Kings 10:22-25

22The king had many large ships that could sail across the seas. They sailed with King Hiram's ships. Every three years they returned to Solomon with their loads. They brought to him gold, silver and ivory. They also brought apes and monkeys.

23King Solomon was richer and wiser than any other king in the world.

24People from every nation in the world wanted to talk to Solomon. They wanted to listen to the wisdom that God had given to him.

25Every year, people who came to visit Solomon brought him gifts. They brought things that were made from silver and gold, as well as clothes, weapons, spices, horses and mules.