2 Chronicles 9:21

For the king's ships wentto Tarshish R.V. For the king had ships that went to Tarshish. Here the Chronicler misunderstands the parallel passage (1 Kings 10:22, "For the king had at sea a navy of Tarshish"). "Navy (or -ships") of Tarshish" is a phrase meaning large ships fit for long voyages; cp. Psalms 48:7. The merchandise mentioned in this verse doubtless came from the East and not from Tarshish (Tartessus in Spain).

every three years once R.V. once every three years.

apes These animals were much sought after; they appear e.g. pictured in relief on the Black Obelisk (in the British Museum) among the tribute received by Shalmaneser II. of Assyria.