² Arriving at Jerusalem with a very great caravan^(A)—with camels carrying spices, large quantities of gold, and precious stones—she came to Solomon and talked with him about all that she had on her mind.

²¹ The king had a fleet of trading ships^[a] manned by Hiram’s^[b] servants. Once every three years it returned, carrying gold, silver and ivory, and apes and baboons.