Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The king made silver as common in Jerusalem as stones, and cedar as plentiful as sycamore-fig trees in the foothills. New Living Translation The king made silver as plentiful in Jerusalem as stone. And valuable cedar timber was as common as the sycamore-fig trees that grow in the foothills of Judah. English Standard Version And the king made silver as common in Jerusalem as stone, and he made cedar as plentiful as the sycamore of the Shephelah. Berean Standard Bible The king made silver as common in Jerusalem as stones, and cedar as abundant as sycamore in the foothills. King James Bible And the king made silver in Jerusalem as stones, and cedar trees made he as the sycomore trees that are in the low plains in abundance. New King James Version The king made silver as common in Jerusalem as stones, and he made cedar trees as abundant as the sycamores which are in the lowland. New American Standard Bible And the king made silver as common as stones in Jerusalem, and he made cedars as plentiful as sycamore trees that are in the lowland. NASB 1995 The king made silver as common as stones in Jerusalem, and he made cedars as plentiful as sycamore trees that are in the lowland. NASB 1977 And the king made silver as common as stones in Jerusalem, and he made cedars as plentiful as sycamore trees that are in the lowland. Legacy Standard Bible The king also made silver as plentiful as stones in Jerusalem, and he made cedars as plentiful as sycamore trees that are in the Shephelah. Amplified Bible The king made silver in Jerusalem as common as stones, and cedar wood as plentiful as the sycamore-fig trees that are in the lowland. Christian Standard Bible The king made silver as common in Jerusalem as stones, and he made cedar as abundant as sycamore in the Judean foothills. Holman Christian Standard Bible The king made silver as common in Jerusalem as stones, and he made cedar as abundant as sycamore in the Judean foothills. American Standard Version And the king made silver to be in Jerusalem as stones, and cedars made he to be as the sycomore-trees that are in the lowland, for abundance. Contemporary English Version While Solomon was king, there was silver everywhere in Jerusalem, and cedar was as common as the sycamore trees in the western foothills. English Revised Version And the king made silver to be in Jerusalem as stones, and cedars made he to be as the sycomore trees that are in the lowland, for abundance. GOD'S WORD® Translation The king made silver as common in Jerusalem as stones, and he made cedars as plentiful as fig trees in the foothills. Good News Translation During his reign silver was as common in Jerusalem as stone, and cedar was as plentiful as ordinary sycamore in the foothills of Judah. International Standard Version The king made silver as common as stones in Jerusalem, and made cedar trees as abundant as sycamore trees in the Shephelah. Majority Standard Bible The king made silver as common in Jerusalem as stones, and cedar as abundant as sycamore in the foothills. NET Bible The king made silver as plentiful in Jerusalem as stones; cedar was as plentiful as sycamore fig trees are in the lowlands. New Heart English Bible The king made silver to be in Jerusalem as stones, and he made cedars to be as the sycamore trees that are in the lowland, for abundance. Webster's Bible Translation And the king made silver in Jerusalem as stones, and cedar trees he made as the sycamore trees that are in the low plains in abundance. World English Bible The king made silver as common in Jerusalem as stones, and he made cedars to be as abundant as the sycamore trees that are in the lowland. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the king makes the silver in Jerusalem as stones, and he has made the cedars as sycamores that [are] in the low country, for abundance, Young's Literal Translation And the king maketh the silver in Jerusalem as stones, and the cedars he hath made as sycamores, that are in the low country, for abundance, Smith's Literal Translation And the king will give silver as stones in Jerusalem, and he gave cedars as sycamore trees in the low country, for multitude. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he made silver as plentiful in Jerusalem as stones: and cedars as common as the sycamores, which grow in the plains. Catholic Public Domain Version And he brought forth so much silver that it was as plentiful in Jerusalem as stones. And cedar trees were as great in number as the sycamores that spring up in the plains. New American Bible The king made silver as common in Jerusalem as stones, and cedars as numerous as the sycamores of the Shephelah. New Revised Standard Version The king made silver as common in Jerusalem as stone, and cedar as plentiful as the sycamore of the Shephelah. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd King Solomon made silver as plentiful in Jerusalem as stones, and he made cedar trees as the sand that is by the sea in abundance. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And King Solomon put in Jerusalem silver like stones, and cedars he put like the sand that is upon the shore of the sea in abundance. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the king made silver to be in Jerusalem as stones, and cedars made he to be as the sycamore-trees that are in the Lowland, for abundance. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the king made gold and silver in Jerusalem as stones, and cedars as the sycamore trees in the plain for abundance. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Solomon's Wealth and Splendor…26He reigned over all the kings from the Euphrates to the land of the Philistines, as far as the border of Egypt. 27The king made silver as common in Jerusalem as stones, and cedar as abundant as sycamore in the foothills. 28Solomon’s horses were imported from Egypt and from all the lands.… Cross References 1 Kings 10:27 The king made silver as common in Jerusalem as stones, and cedar as abundant as sycamore in the foothills. 1 Kings 10:21 All King Solomon’s drinking cups were gold, and all the utensils of the House of the Forest of Lebanon were pure gold. There was no silver, because it was accounted as nothing in the days of Solomon. 2 Chronicles 1:15 The king made silver and gold as common in Jerusalem as stones, and cedar as abundant as sycamore in the foothills. 1 Kings 4:20-21 The people of Judah and Israel were as numerous as the sand on the seashore, and they were eating and drinking and rejoicing. / And Solomon reigned over all the kingdoms from the Euphrates to the land of the Philistines, as far as the border of Egypt. These kingdoms offered tribute and served Solomon all the days of his life. 1 Kings 3:13 Moreover, I will give you what you did not request—both riches and honor—so that during all your days no man in any kingdom will be your equal. 2 Chronicles 1:12 therefore wisdom and knowledge have been granted to you. And I will also give you riches and wealth and honor unlike anything given to the kings before you or after you.” 1 Kings 10:23-25 So King Solomon surpassed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom. / The whole world sought an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom that God had put in his heart. / Year after year, each visitor would bring his tribute: articles of silver and gold, clothing, weapons, spices, horses, and mules. 2 Chronicles 9:22-24 So King Solomon surpassed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom. / All the kings of the earth sought an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom that God had put in his heart. / Year after year, each visitor would bring his tribute: articles of silver and gold, clothing, weapons, spices, horses, and mules. 1 Kings 10:14-15 The weight of gold that came to Solomon each year was 666 talents, / not including the revenue from the merchants, traders, and all the Arabian kings and governors of the land. 2 Chronicles 9:13-14 The weight of gold that came to Solomon each year was 666 talents, / not including the revenue from the merchants and traders. And all the Arabian kings and governors of the land also brought gold and silver to Solomon. Matthew 6:29 Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his glory was adorned like one of these. Luke 12:27 Consider how the lilies grow: They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his glory was adorned like one of these. Matthew 12:42 The Queen of the South will rise at the judgment with this generation and condemn it; for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and now One greater than Solomon is here. Luke 11:31 The Queen of the South will rise at the judgment with the men of this generation and condemn them; for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and now One greater than Solomon is here. Revelation 18:12 cargo of gold, silver, precious stones, and pearls; of fine linen, purple, silk, and scarlet; of all kinds of citron wood and every article of ivory, precious wood, bronze, iron, and marble; Treasury of Scripture And the king made silver in Jerusalem as stones, and cedar trees made he as the sycomore trees that are in the low plains in abundance. the king 2 Chronicles 9:20 And all the drinking vessels of king Solomon were of gold, and all the vessels of the house of the forest of Lebanon were of pure gold: none were of silver; it was not any thing accounted of in the days of Solomon. 2 Chronicles 1:15-17 And the king made silver and gold at Jerusalem as plenteous as stones, and cedar trees made he as the sycomore trees that are in the vale for abundance… 1 Kings 10:27 And the king made silver to be in Jerusalem as stones, and cedars made he to be as the sycomore trees that are in the vale, for abundance. made [heb] gave 1 Chronicles 27:28 And over the olive trees and the sycomore trees that were in the low plains was Baalhanan the Gederite: and over the cellars of oil was Joash: Psalm 78:47 He destroyed their vines with hail, and their sycomore trees with frost. Isaiah 9:10 The bricks are fallen down, but we will build with hewn stones: the sycomores are cut down, but we will change them into cedars. Jump to Previous Abundance Cedar Cedars Common Country Foothills Jerusalem Lowland Maketh Plains Plentiful Shephe'lah Silver Stone Stones Sycamore Sycamore-Fig Sycamore-Trees Sycomore-Trees TreesJump to Next Abundance Cedar Cedars Common Country Foothills Jerusalem Lowland Maketh Plains Plentiful Shephe'lah Silver Stone Stones Sycamore Sycamore-Fig Sycamore-Trees Sycomore-Trees Trees2 Chronicles 9 1. The queen of sheba admires the wisdom of Solomon13. Solomon's revenue in gold 15. His targets and shields 17. The throne of ivory 20. His vessels 23. His presents 25. His chariots and horse 26. His tributes 29. His reign and death The king made silver as common in Jerusalem as stones This phrase highlights the immense wealth and prosperity during King Solomon's reign. Silver, a precious metal, was so abundant that it was likened to the commonality of stones, which were plentiful in the region. This reflects the fulfillment of God's promise to Solomon of unparalleled wealth and wisdom (1 Kings 3:13). The economic prosperity can be attributed to Solomon's extensive trade networks and alliances, particularly with Hiram of Tyre, which brought in vast amounts of wealth (1 Kings 10:22). This abundance of silver also signifies the peace and stability of Solomon's kingdom, as wealth often correlates with a lack of conflict and strong governance. and cedar as abundant as sycamore in the foothills Persons / Places / Events 1. King SolomonThe central figure in this passage, Solomon was the son of King David and Bathsheba. Known for his wisdom, wealth, and building projects, Solomon's reign is often seen as a high point in Israel's history. 2. Jerusalem The capital city of Israel, Jerusalem was the political and spiritual center of the nation. Under Solomon's rule, it became a symbol of prosperity and divine blessing. 3. Silver and Cedar These materials symbolize wealth and abundance. Silver was a valuable commodity, and cedar wood was prized for its quality and durability, often used in construction, including the Temple. 4. Sycamore in the Foothills Sycamore trees were common in the lowlands of Israel. The comparison highlights the extraordinary abundance of cedar and silver during Solomon's reign. 5. The Reign of Solomon This event marks a period of unprecedented prosperity and peace in Israel, attributed to Solomon's wisdom and God's blessing. Teaching Points God's Blessing and ProsperitySolomon's wealth and the abundance of resources in Jerusalem are a testament to God's blessing. This serves as a reminder that true prosperity comes from God and is often linked to obedience and faithfulness. The Temporary Nature of Material Wealth While Solomon's reign was marked by material abundance, the Bible teaches that earthly wealth is temporary. Believers are encouraged to seek eternal treasures in heaven rather than focusing solely on material gain. Wisdom in Stewardship Solomon's ability to accumulate wealth and resources demonstrates the importance of wisdom in stewardship. Christians are called to manage their resources wisely, using them for God's glory and the benefit of others. The Role of Leadership in National Prosperity Solomon's leadership brought prosperity to Israel. This highlights the impact that wise and godly leadership can have on a nation, encouraging believers to pray for and support leaders who seek God's guidance.(27) And the king made silver.--Identical with 1Kings 10:27. On this and the following verse, comp. the prohibitions of Deuteronomy 17:16-17.Verse 27. The foundations of the evil of exceeding metropolitan centralization were being too surely laid now. Silver... sycomore trees (see 1 Chronicles 27:28; 2 Chronicles 1:16). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The kingהַמֶּ֧לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king made וַיִּתֵּ֨ן (way·yit·tên) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set silver הַכֶּ֛סֶף (hak·ke·sep̄) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3701: Silver, money as common in Jerusalem בִּירוּשָׁלִַ֖ם (bî·rū·šā·lim) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3389: Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel as stones, כָּאֲבָנִ֑ים (kā·’ă·ḇā·nîm) Preposition-k, Article | Noun - feminine plural Strong's 68: A stone and נָתַ֛ן (nā·ṯan) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set cedar הָאֲרָזִ֗ים (hā·’ă·rā·zîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 730: A cedar tree as abundant לָרֹֽב׃ (lā·rōḇ) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7230: Multitude, abundance, greatness as sycamore כַּשִּׁקְמִ֥ים (kaš·šiq·mîm) Preposition-k, Article | Noun - feminine plural Strong's 8256: Sycamore tree in the foothills. בַּשְּׁפֵלָ֖ה (baš·šə·p̄ê·lāh) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 8219: Lowland Links 2 Chronicles 9:27 NIV2 Chronicles 9:27 NLT 2 Chronicles 9:27 ESV 2 Chronicles 9:27 NASB 2 Chronicles 9:27 KJV 2 Chronicles 9:27 BibleApps.com 2 Chronicles 9:27 Biblia Paralela 2 Chronicles 9:27 Chinese Bible 2 Chronicles 9:27 French Bible 2 Chronicles 9:27 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Chronicles 9:27 The king made silver to be (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) |
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