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And valuable cedar timber was as common as the sycamore-fig trees that grow in the foothills of Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_chronicles/9.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And the king made silver as common in Jerusalem as stone, and he made cedar as plentiful as the sycamore of the Shephelah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/9.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The king made silver as common in Jerusalem as stones, and cedar as abundant as sycamore in the foothills.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/9.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the king made silver in Jerusalem as stones, and cedar trees made he as the sycomore trees that <i>are</i> in the low plains in abundance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_chronicles/9.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The king made silver <i>as common</i> in Jerusalem as stones, and he made cedar trees as abundant as the sycamores which <i>are</i> in the lowland.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_chronicles/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And the king made silver <i>as common</i> as stones in Jerusalem, and he made cedars as plentiful as sycamore trees that are in the lowland.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/9.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The king made silver as common as stones in Jerusalem, and he made cedars as plentiful as sycamore trees that are in the lowland.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_chronicles/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And the king made silver <i>as common</i> as stones in Jerusalem, and he made cedars as plentiful as sycamore trees that are in the lowland.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_chronicles/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />The king also made silver <i>as plentiful</i> as stones in Jerusalem, and he made cedars as plentiful as sycamore trees that are in the Shephelah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_chronicles/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The king made silver in Jerusalem <i>as common</i> as stones, and cedar wood as plentiful as the sycamore-fig trees that are in the lowland.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_chronicles/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The king made silver as common in Jerusalem as stones, and he made cedar as abundant as sycamore in the Judean foothills.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_chronicles/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The king made silver as common in Jerusalem as stones, and he made cedar as abundant as sycamore in the Judean foothills. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_chronicles/9.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_chronicles/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />While Solomon was king, there was silver everywhere in Jerusalem, and cedar was as common as the sycamore trees in the western foothills. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_chronicles/9.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_chronicles/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The king made silver as common in Jerusalem as stones, and he made cedars as plentiful as fig trees in the foothills.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_chronicles/9.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />During his reign silver was as common in Jerusalem as stone, and cedar was as plentiful as ordinary sycamore in the foothills of Judah. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_chronicles/9.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The king made silver as common as stones in Jerusalem, and made cedar trees as abundant as sycamore trees in the Shephelah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_chronicles/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The king made silver as common in Jerusalem as stones, and cedar as abundant as sycamore in the foothills.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_chronicles/9.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The king made silver as plentiful in Jerusalem as stones; cedar was as plentiful as sycamore fig trees are in the lowlands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_chronicles/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_chronicles/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_chronicles/9.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />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. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_chronicles/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And 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,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_chronicles/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> 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,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_chronicles/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the king will give silver as stones in Jerusalem, and he gave cedars as sycamore trees in the low country, for multitude.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_chronicles/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And he made silver as plentiful in Jerusalem as stones: and cedars as common as the sycamores, which grow in the plains. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_chronicles/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_chronicles/9.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The king made silver as common in Jerusalem as stones, and cedars as numerous as the sycamores of the Shephelah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_chronicles/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The king made silver as common in Jerusalem as stone, and cedar as plentiful as the sycamore of the Shephelah.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_chronicles/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_chronicles/9.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />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.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_chronicles/9.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_chronicles/9.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the king made gold and silver in Jerusalem as stones, and cedars as the sycamore trees in the plain for abundance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_chronicles/9-27.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zGrb4955Tvs?start=2309" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/9.htm">Solomon's Wealth and Splendor</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">26</span>He reigned over all the kings from the Euphrates to the land of the Philistines, as far as the border of Egypt. <span class="reftext">27</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">The king</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: way·yit·tên (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">made</a> <a href="/hebrew/3701.htm" title="3701: hak·ke·sep̄ (Art:: N-ms) -- Silver, money. From kacaph; silver; by implication, money.">silver</a> <a href="/hebrew/3389.htm" title="3389: bî·rū·šā·lim (Prep-b:: N-proper-fs) -- Probably foundation of peace, capital city of all Isr. ">as common in Jerusalem</a> <a href="/hebrew/68.htm" title="68: kā·’ă·ḇā·nîm (Prep-k, Art:: N-fp) -- A stone. From the root of banah through the meaning to build; a stone.">as stones,</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’êṯ (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: nā·ṯan (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">and</a> <a href="/hebrew/730.htm" title="730: hā·’ă·rā·zîm (Art:: N-mp) -- A cedar. From 'araz; a cedar tree.">cedar</a> <a href="/hebrew/7230.htm" title="7230: lā·rōḇ (Prep-l, Art:: N-ms) -- Multitude, abundance, greatness. From rabab; abundance.">as abundant</a> <a href="/hebrew/8256.htm" title="8256: kaš·šiq·mîm (Prep-k, Art:: N-fp) -- Sycamore tree. Or shiqmah; of uncertain derivation; a sycamore.">as sycamore</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer- (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8219.htm" title="8219: baš·šə·p̄ê·lāh (Prep-b, Art:: N-fs) -- Lowland. From shaphel; Lowland, i.e. the maritime slope of Palestine.">in the foothills.</a> </span><span class="reftext">28</span>Solomon’s horses were imported from Egypt and from all the lands.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/10-27.htm">1 Kings 10:27</a></span><br />The king made silver as common in Jerusalem as stones, and cedar as abundant as sycamore in the foothills.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/10-21.htm">1 Kings 10:21</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/1-15.htm">2 Chronicles 1:15</a></span><br />The king made silver and gold as common in Jerusalem as stones, and cedar as abundant as sycamore in the foothills.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/4-20.htm">1 Kings 4:20-21</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/3-13.htm">1 Kings 3:13</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/1-12.htm">2 Chronicles 1:12</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/10-23.htm">1 Kings 10:23-25</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-22.htm">2 Chronicles 9:22-24</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/10-14.htm">1 Kings 10:14-15</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-13.htm">2 Chronicles 9:13-14</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/6-29.htm">Matthew 6:29</a></span><br />Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his glory was adorned like one of these.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/12-27.htm">Luke 12:27</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/12-42.htm">Matthew 12:42</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/11-31.htm">Luke 11:31</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/18-12.htm">Revelation 18:12</a></span><br />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;</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">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.</p><p class="hdg">the king</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/9-20.htm">2 Chronicles 9:20</a></b></br> And all the drinking vessels of king Solomon <i>were of</i> gold, and all the vessels of the house of the forest of Lebanon <i>were of</i> pure gold: none <i>were of</i> silver; it was <i>not</i> any thing accounted of in the days of Solomon.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/1-15.htm">2 Chronicles 1:15-17</a></b></br> And the king made silver and gold at Jerusalem <i>as plenteous</i> as stones, and cedar trees made he as the sycomore trees that <i>are</i> in the vale for abundance… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/10-27.htm">1 Kings 10:27</a></b></br> And the king made silver <i>to be</i> in Jerusalem as stones, and cedars made he <i>to be</i> as the sycomore trees that <i>are</i> in the vale, for abundance.</p><p class="hdg">made [heb] gave </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/27-28.htm">1 Chronicles 27:28</a></b></br> And over the olive trees and the sycomore trees that <i>were</i> in the low plains <i>was</i> Baalhanan the Gederite: and over the cellars of oil <i>was</i> Joash:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/78-47.htm">Psalm 78:47</a></b></br> He destroyed their vines with hail, and their sycomore trees with frost.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/9-10.htm">Isaiah 9:10</a></b></br> The bricks are fallen down, but we will build with hewn stones: the sycomores are cut down, but we will change <i>them into</i> cedars.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_chronicles/9-9.htm">Abundance</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/2-8.htm">Cedar</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/2-3.htm">Cedars</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/1-15.htm">Common</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-14.htm">Country</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/1-15.htm">Foothills</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-25.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/1-15.htm">Lowland</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-17.htm">Maketh</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-28.htm">Plains</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/1-15.htm">Plentiful</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/1-15.htm">Shephe'lah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-24.htm">Silver</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-10.htm">Stone</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-10.htm">Stones</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/1-15.htm">Sycamore</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/1-15.htm">Sycamore-Fig</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/1-15.htm">Sycamore-Trees</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/1-15.htm">Sycomore-Trees</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-11.htm">Trees</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_chronicles/11-23.htm">Abundance</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/25-18.htm">Cedar</a> <a href="/psalms/29-5.htm">Cedars</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/11-14.htm">Common</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/11-13.htm">Country</a> <a href="/jeremiah/33-13.htm">Foothills</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-30.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/28-18.htm">Lowland</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/12-10.htm">Maketh</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-10.htm">Plains</a> <a href="/esther/1-7.htm">Plentiful</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-10.htm">Shephe'lah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/15-18.htm">Silver</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-21.htm">Stone</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/10-18.htm">Stones</a> <a href="/psalms/78-47.htm">Sycamore</a> <a href="/amos/7-14.htm">Sycamore-Fig</a> <a href="/psalms/78-47.htm">Sycamore-Trees</a> <a href="/psalms/78-47.htm">Sycomore-Trees</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/28-15.htm">Trees</a><div class="vheading2">2 Chronicles 9</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-1.htm">The queen of sheba admires the wisdom of Solomon</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-13.htm">Solomon's revenue in gold</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-15.htm">His targets and shields</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-17.htm">The throne of ivory</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-20.htm">His vessels</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-23.htm">His presents</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-25.htm">His chariots and horse</a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-26.htm">His tributes</a></span><br><span class="reftext">29. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-29.htm">His reign and death</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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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 (<a href="/1_kings/3-13.htm">1 Kings 3:13</a>). 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 (<a href="/1_kings/10-22.htm">1 Kings 10:22</a>). 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.<p><b>and cedar as abundant as sycamore in the foothills</b><br>Cedar wood, especially from Lebanon, was highly prized in the ancient Near East for its quality and durability. Solomon's use of cedar in construction, notably in the Temple and his palace, underscores the grandeur of his building projects (<a href="/1_kings/6-9.htm">1 Kings 6:9-10</a>). The comparison to sycamore, a more common and less valuable wood found in the lowlands, emphasizes the extraordinary availability of cedar during Solomon's reign. This abundance is a testament to Solomon's successful trade agreements and his ability to procure resources from distant lands. The use of cedar also has symbolic significance, as it was associated with strength and longevity, qualities attributed to Solomon's kingdom.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/k/king_solomon.htm">King Solomon</a></b><br>The 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.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>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.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/silver_and_cedar.htm">Silver and Cedar</a></b><br>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.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/s/sycamore_in_the_foothills.htm">Sycamore in the Foothills</a></b><br>Sycamore trees were common in the lowlands of Israel. The comparison highlights the extraordinary abundance of cedar and silver during Solomon's reign.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_reign_of_solomon.htm">The Reign of Solomon</a></b><br>This event marks a period of unprecedented prosperity and peace in Israel, attributed to Solomon's wisdom and God's blessing.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_blessing_and_prosperity.htm">God's Blessing and Prosperity</a></b><br>Solomon'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.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_temporary_nature_of_material_wealth.htm">The Temporary Nature of Material Wealth</a></b><br>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.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/wisdom_in_stewardship.htm">Wisdom in Stewardship</a></b><br>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.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_leadership_in_national_prosperity.htm">The Role of Leadership in National Prosperity</a></b><br>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.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_chronicles_9.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 9</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/was_solomon's_kingdom_truly_wealthy.htm">The lavish imagery in Song of Solomon 1 implies a royal court with abundant wealth. Is there corroborating historical evidence that Solomon's kingdom was this prosperous?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/are_2_chronicles_9_20-21_imports_plausible.htm">Is the description of gold, silver, and exotic imports (2 Chronicles 9:20-21) scientifically or historically plausible given known trade routes of the era?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_isn't_solomon's_wealth_in_other_records.htm">If Solomon truly surpassed all other kings in riches and wisdom (2 Chronicles 9:22), why is this not clearly reflected in other ancient Near Eastern records?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_isn't_solomon's_wealth_found_archaeologically.htm">How can we reconcile the extravagant wealth of Solomon described in 2 Chronicles 9 (especially verses 13-28) with the lack of corresponding archaeological evidence?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_chronicles/9.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(27) <span class= "bld">And the king made silver.</span>--Identical with <a href="/1_kings/10-27.htm" title="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.">1Kings 10:27</a>. On this and the following verse, comp. the prohibitions of <a href="/context/deuteronomy/17-16.htm" title="But he shall not multiply horses to himself, nor cause the people to return to Egypt, to the end that he should multiply horses: for as much as the LORD has said to you, You shall from now on return no more that way.">Deuteronomy 17:16-17</a>.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_chronicles/9.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 27.</span> The foundations of the evil of exceeding metropolitan centralization were being too surely laid now. <span class="cmt_word">Silver... sycomore trees</span> (see <a href="/1_chronicles/27-28.htm">1 Chronicles 27:28</a>; <a href="/2_chronicles/1-16.htm">2 Chronicles 1:16</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_chronicles/9-27.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">The king</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמֶּ֧לֶךְ</span> <span class="translit">(ham·me·leḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A king</span><br /><br /><span class="word">made</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּתֵּ֨ן</span> <span class="translit">(way·yit·tên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> </span><span class="str2">To give, put, set</span><br /><br /><span class="word">silver</span><br /><span class="heb">הַכֶּ֛סֶף</span> <span class="translit">(hak·ke·sep̄)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3701.htm">Strong's 3701: </a> </span><span class="str2">Silver, money</span><br /><br /><span class="word">as common in Jerusalem</span><br /><span class="heb">בִּירוּשָׁלִַ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(bî·rū·šā·lim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3389.htm">Strong's 3389: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">as stones,</span><br /><span class="heb">כָּאֲבָנִ֑ים</span> <span class="translit">(kā·’ă·ḇā·nîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-k, Article | Noun - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_68.htm">Strong's 68: </a> </span><span class="str2">A stone</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="heb">נָתַ֛ן</span> <span class="translit">(nā·ṯan)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> </span><span class="str2">To give, put, set</span><br /><br /><span class="word">cedar</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאֲרָזִ֗ים</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’ă·rā·zîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_730.htm">Strong's 730: </a> </span><span class="str2">A cedar tree</span><br /><br /><span class="word">as abundant</span><br /><span class="heb">לָרֹֽב׃</span> <span class="translit">(lā·rōḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7230.htm">Strong's 7230: </a> </span><span class="str2">Multitude, abundance, greatness</span><br /><br /><span class="word">as sycamore</span><br /><span class="heb">כַּשִּׁקְמִ֥ים</span> <span class="translit">(kaš·šiq·mîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-k, Article | Noun - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8256.htm">Strong's 8256: </a> </span><span class="str2">Sycamore tree</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the foothills.</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּשְּׁפֵלָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(baš·šə·p̄ê·lāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8219.htm">Strong's 8219: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lowland</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/9-27.htm">2 Chronicles 9:27 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/9-27.htm">2 Chronicles 9:27 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_chronicles/9-27.htm">2 Chronicles 9:27 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/9-27.htm">2 Chronicles 9:27 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/9-27.htm">2 Chronicles 9:27 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_chronicles/9-27.htm">2 Chronicles 9:27 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_chronicles/9-27.htm">2 Chronicles 9:27 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_chronicles/9-27.htm">2 Chronicles 9:27 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_chronicles/9-27.htm">2 Chronicles 9:27 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_chronicles/9-27.htm">2 Chronicles 9:27 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_chronicles/9-27.htm">OT History: 2 Chronicles 9:27 The king made silver to be (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-26.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Chronicles 9:26"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 9:26" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-28.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Chronicles 9:28"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 9:28" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>