Psalms 72:10
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
The kings of Tarshish and of the isles shall bring presents: the kings of Sheba and Seba shall offer gifts.
American King James Version (AKJV)
The kings of Tarshish and of the isles shall bring presents: the kings of Sheba and Seba shall offer gifts.
American Standard Version (ASV)
The kings of Tarshish and of the isles shall render tribute: The kings of Sheba and Seba shall offer gifts.
Basic English Translation (BBE)
Let the kings of Tarshish and of the islands come back with offerings; let the kings of Sheba and Seba give of their stores.
Webster's Revision
The kings of Tarshish and of the isles shall bring presents: the kings of Sheba and Seba shall offer gifts.
World English Bible
The kings of Tarshish and of the islands will bring tribute. The kings of Sheba and Seba shall offer gifts.
English Revised Version (ERV)
The kings of Tarshish and of the isles shall bring presents: the kings of Sheba and Seba shall offer gifts.
Clarke's Psalms 72:10 Bible Commentary
The kings of Tarshish and of the isles shalt bring presents - Though Solomon did not reign over Cilicia, of which Tarsus was the capital, yet he might receive gifts, not in the sense of tribute; for מנחה minchah, the word here used, signifies a gratitude or friendly offering.
The kings of Sheba and Seba - Both countries of Arabia. From the former came the queen of Sheba, to hear the wisdom of Solomon. And she brought exceeding great presents or gifts, but not in the way of tribute, for Solomon had no jurisdiction in her country. And certainly many sovereigns, to obtain his friendship, sent him various presents of the choicest produce of their respective countries; and no doubt he did with them as with the queen of Sheba, gave them gifts in return. Hence the word אשכר eshcar is used, which signifies "a compensative present, made on account of benefits received."
Barnes's Psalms 72:10 Bible Commentary
The kings of Tarshish - On the situation of Tarshish, see the notes at Isaiah 2:16. Compare Psalm 48:7. The word seems to be used here to denote any distant region abounding with riches.
And of the isles ... - Representing also distant lands; or lands beyond the seas. The word "islands" among the Hebrews commonly denoted distant seacoasts, particularly those of the Mediterranean. See the notes at Isaiah 41:1.
The kings of Sheba and Seba - places in Arabia. On the word "Sheba," see the notes at Isaiah 60:6. On the word "Seba," see the notes at Isaiah 43:3.
Shall offer gifts - See the notes at Psalm 45:12. Compare Isaiah 60:5-7, Isaiah 60:13-17.
Wesley's Psalms 72:10 Bible Commentary
72:10 The sea - Of remote countries, to which they used to go from Canaan by sea; which are frequently called isles in scripture; the kings that rule by sea or by land.