2 Chronicles 9
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 9 of 36
Chapter Summary
The queen of Sheba admires the wisdom of Solomon. Solomon's gold. His bucklers. The throne of ivory. His vessels. His presents. His chariots and horses. His reign and death.
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People & Context
The Queen of Sheba comes to test Solomon, marvels at his wisdom and house, blesses God, and gives him 120 talents of gold and spices.
Solomon receives 666 talents of gold yearly, makes hundreds of gold shields, and constructs a great ivory throne overlaid with pure gold.
Solomon increases in riches and wisdom above all earthly kings, receiving constant tribute and ruling from the River to Egypt.
Timeline
The Queen of Sheba comes to test Solomon, marvels at his wisdom and house, blesses God, and gives him 120 talents of gold and spices.
2 Chronicles 9:1-12Solomon receives 666 talents of gold yearly, makes hundreds of gold shields, and constructs a great ivory throne overlaid with pure gold.
2 Chronicles 9:13-21Solomon increases in riches and wisdom above all earthly kings, receiving constant tribute and ruling from the River to Egypt.
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