1 Kings 10:22-25

22Along with Hiram’s fleet, the king had a fleet of large merchant ships that sailed the sea. Once every three years the fleet came into port with cargoes of gold, silver, ivory, apes, and peacocks.

23King Solomon was wealthier and wiser than any of the kings of the earth.

24Everyone in the world wanted to visit Solomon to see him display his God-given wisdom.

25Year after year visitors brought their gifts, which included items of silver, items of gold, clothes, perfume, spices, horses, and mules.