‏ 1 Kings 10:22

22Along with Hiram’s fleet, the king had a fleet of large merchant ships
tn Heb “a fleet of Tarshish [ships].” This probably refers to large ships either made in or capable of traveling to the distant western port of Tarshish.
that sailed the sea. Once every three years the fleet
tn Heb “the fleet of Tarshish [ships].”
came into port with cargoes of
tn Heb “came carrying.”
gold, silver, ivory, apes, and peacocks.
tn The meaning of this word is unclear. Some suggest “baboons.”
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