New International Version All King Solomon’s goblets were gold, and all the household articles in the Palace of the Forest of Lebanon were pure gold. Nothing was made of silver, because silver was considered of little value in Solomon’s day. New Living Translation All of King Solomon’s drinking cups were solid gold, as were all the utensils in the Palace of the Forest of Lebanon. They were not made of silver, for silver was considered worthless in Solomon’s day! English Standard Version All King Solomon’s drinking vessels were of gold, and all the vessels of the House of the Forest of Lebanon were of pure gold. Silver was not considered as anything in the days of Solomon. Berean Standard Bible 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. Berean Literal Bible And all the drinking vessels of King Solomon were gold, and all the vessels of the House of the Forest of Lebanon pure gold. Silver was not accounted for anything in the days of Solomon. King James Bible 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. New King James Version All King Solomon’s drinking vessels were gold, and all the vessels of the House of the Forest of Lebanon were pure gold. Not one was silver, for this was accounted as nothing in the days of Solomon. New American Standard Bible All King Solomon’s drinking vessels were of gold, and all the vessels of the house of the forest of Lebanon were of pure gold; silver was not considered valuable in the days of Solomon. NASB 1995 All King Solomon’s drinking vessels were of gold, and all the vessels of the house of the forest of Lebanon were of pure gold; silver was not considered valuable in the days of Solomon. NASB 1977 And all King Solomon’s drinking vessels were of gold, and all the vessels of the house of the forest of Lebanon were of pure gold; silver was not considered valuable in the days of Solomon. Legacy Standard Bible Now all King Solomon’s drinking vessels were of gold, and all the vessels of the house of the forest of Lebanon were of pure gold; silver was not considered valuable in the days of Solomon. Amplified Bible All King Solomon’s drinking vessels were of gold, and all the vessels of the house of the Forest of Lebanon were of pure gold; silver was not considered valuable in the days of Solomon. Berean Annotated Bible All King Solomon’s (peace) drinking cups were gold, and all the utensils of the House of the Forest of Lebanon (whiteness) were pure gold. There was no silver, because it was accounted as nothing in the days of Solomon. Christian Standard Bible All of 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, since it was considered as nothing in Solomon’s time, Holman Christian Standard Bible All of 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, since it was considered as nothing in Solomon’s time, American Standard Version And all king Solomon's drinking vessels were of gold, and all the vessels of the house of the forest of Lebanon were of pure gold: silver was nothing accounted of in the days of Solomon. Contemporary English Version Solomon's cups and dishes in Forest Hall were made of pure gold, because silver was almost worthless in those days. English Revised Version And all king Solomon's drinking vessels were of gold, and all the vessels of the house of the forest of Lebanon were of pure gold: silver was nothing accounted of in the days of Solomon. GOD'S WORD® Translation All King Solomon's cups were gold, and all the utensils for the hall [named] the Forest of Lebanon were fine gold. (Silver wasn't considered valuable in Solomon's time.) Good News Translation All of King Solomon's drinking cups were made of gold, and all the utensils in the Hall of the Forest of Lebanon were of pure gold. Silver was not considered valuable in Solomon's day. International Standard Version All of King Solomon's drinking vessels were made of gold, and all the vessels in his palace in the Lebanon forest were made of pure gold. Silver was never considered to be valuable during the lifetime of Solomon, NET Bible All of King Solomon's cups were made of gold, and all the household items in the Palace of the Lebanon Forest were made of pure gold. There were no silver items, for silver was not considered very valuable in Solomon's time. New Heart English Bible All king Solomon's drinking vessels were of gold, and all the vessels of the house of the forest of Lebanon were of pure gold: silver was nothing accounted of in the days of Solomon. Webster's Bible Translation 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. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAll 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. World English Bible All King Solomon’s drinking vessels were of gold, and all the vessels of the House of the Forest of Lebanon were of pure gold. Silver was not considered valuable in the days of Solomon. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd all the drinking vessels of King Solomon [are] of gold, and all the vessels of the House of the Forest of Lebanon [are] of refined gold—silver is not reckoned in the days of Solomon for anything; Berean Literal Bible And all the drinking vessels of King Solomon were gold, and all the vessels of the House of the Forest of Lebanon pure gold. Silver was not accounted for anything in the days of Solomon. Young's Literal Translation And all the drinking vessels of king Solomon are of gold, and all the vessels of the house of the forest of Lebanon are of refined gold -- silver is not reckoned in the days of Solomon for anything; Smith's Literal Translation And all the vessels of drinking of king Solomon, gold; and all the vessels of the house of the forest of Lebanon, of shut up gold: no silver was reckoned in the days of Solomon for any thing. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd all the vessels of the king's table were of gold, and the vessels of the house of the forest of Libanus were of the purest gold. For no account was made of silver in those days. Catholic Public Domain Version Also, all the vessels for the feasts of the king were of gold, and the vessels of the forest house of Lebanon were from the purest gold. For silver in those days was considered as nothing. New American Bible All King Solomon’s drinking vessels were gold, and all the utensils in the house of the Forest of Lebanon were pure gold. There was no silver, for in Solomon’s time silver was reckoned as nothing. New Revised Standard Version All King Solomon’s drinking vessels were of gold, and all the vessels of the House of the Forest of Lebanon were of pure gold; silver was not considered as anything in the days of Solomon. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd all the vessels of the service of King Solomon were of gold, and all the vessels of the king's treasuries were of pure gold; silver was not accounted as anything in the days of Solomon. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And all the vessels of the service of King Solomon were of gold, and every implement of the house of the treasury of the King was of refined gold, and silver was considered as nothing in the days of Solomon. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And all king Solomon's drinking-vessels were of gold, and all the vessels of the house of the forest of Lebanon were of pure gold; silver was nothing accounted of in the days of Solomon. Brenton Septuagint Translation And all king Solomon's vessels were of gold, and all the vessels of the house of the forest of Lebanon were covered with gold: silver was not thought anything of in the days of Solomon. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Solomon's Wealth and Splendor…19Twelve lions stood on the six steps, one at either end of each step. Nothing like this had ever been made for any kingdom. 20All 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. 21For the king had the ships of Tarshish that went with Hiram’s servants, and once every three years the ships of Tarshish would arrive bearing gold, silver, ivory, apes, and peacocks.… Cross References All King Solomon’s drinking cups were gold, 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 10:14 The weight of gold that came to Solomon each year was 666 talents, and all the utensils of the House of the Forest of Lebanon were pure gold. 1 Kings 7:2-5 He built the House of the Forest of Lebanon a hundred cubits long, fifty cubits wide, and thirty cubits high, with four rows of cedar pillars supporting the cedar beams. / The house was roofed with cedar above the beams that rested on the pillars—forty-five beams, fifteen per row. / There were three rows of high windows facing one another in three tiers. … 1 Kings 7:48-50 Solomon also made all the furnishings for the house of the LORD: the golden altar; the golden table on which was placed the Bread of the Presence; / the lampstands of pure gold in front of the inner sanctuary, five on the right side and five on the left; the gold flowers, lamps, and tongs; / the pure gold basins, wick trimmers, sprinkling bowls, ladles, and censers; and the gold hinges for the doors of the inner temple (that is, the Most Holy Place) as well as for the doors of the main hall of the temple. 2 Chronicles 4:19-22 Solomon also made all the furnishings for the house of God: the golden altar; the tables on which was placed the Bread of the Presence; / the lampstands of pure gold and their lamps, to burn in front of the inner sanctuary as prescribed; / the flowers, lamps, and tongs of gold—of purest gold; … There was no silver, because it was accounted as nothing in the days of Solomon. 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 10:14 The weight of gold that came to Solomon each year was 666 talents, 2 Chronicles 8:18 So Hiram sent him ships captained by his servants, along with crews of experienced sailors. They went with Solomon’s servants to Ophir and acquired from there 450 talents of gold, which they delivered to King Solomon. 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. 1 Kings 10:23 So King Solomon surpassed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom. 2 Chronicles 9:22 So King Solomon surpassed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom. 1 Kings 10:18-20 Additionally, the king made a great throne of ivory and overlaid it with pure gold. / The throne had six steps, and its back had a rounded top. There were armrests on both sides of the seat, with a lion standing beside each armrest. / Twelve lions stood on the six steps, one at either end of each step. Nothing like this had ever been made for any kingdom. 2 Chronicles 9:17-19 Additionally, the king made a great throne of ivory and overlaid it with pure gold. / The throne had six steps, and a footstool of gold was attached to it. There were armrests on both sides of the seat, with a lion standing beside each armrest. / Twelve lions stood on the six steps, one at either end of each step. Nothing like this had ever been made for any kingdom. 1 Kings 10:25 Year after year, each visitor would bring his tribute: articles of silver and gold, clothing, weapons, spices, horses, and mules. 2 Chronicles 9:24 Year after year, each visitor would bring his tribute: articles of silver and gold, clothing, weapons, spices, horses, and mules. Treasury of Scripture 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. drinking 1 Kings 10:21 And all king Solomon's drinking vessels 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 nothing accounted of in the days of Solomon. Esther 1:7 And they gave them drink in vessels of gold, (the vessels being diverse one from another,) and royal wine in abundance, according to the state of the king. Daniel 5:2,3 Belshazzar, whiles he tasted the wine, commanded to bring the golden and silver vessels which his father Nebuchadnezzar had taken out of the temple which was in Jerusalem; that the king, and his princes, his wives, and his concubines, might drink therein… pure [heb] shut up 2 Chronicles 9:27 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. Isaiah 2:22 Cease ye from man, whose breath is in his nostrils: for wherein is he to be accounted of? Jeremiah 31:5 Thou shalt yet plant vines upon the mountains of Samaria: the planters shall plant, and shall eat them as common things. Jump to Previous Account Accounted Articles Best Considered Drinking Drinking-Vessels Forest Goblets Gold House Household Least Lebanon Palace Precious Pure Refined Silver Solomon Solomon's Thought Valuable Value Vessels WoodsJump to Next Account Accounted Articles Best Considered Drinking Drinking-Vessels Forest Goblets Gold House Household Least Lebanon Palace Precious Pure Refined Silver Solomon Solomon's Thought Valuable Value Vessels Woods2 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 All King Solomon’s drinking cups were gold, Solomon’s court displayed the prosperity God had granted him. Gold vessels marked the dignity of the king and the abundance of his kingdom, while also reflecting the splendor associated with the temple and royal administration. 1Ki 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. This great palace complex, built with cedar from Lebanon, served royal and military purposes and contained valuable furnishings. Its gold utensils showed that Solomon’s wealth extended beyond ceremonial occasions to the daily operation of his court. 1Ki 7:2-5 He built the House of the Forest of Lebanon… There was no silver, because it was accounted as nothing in the days of Solomon. Silver was so abundant through tribute, trade, and international commerce that it held little distinction by comparison with gold. The statement emphasizes the extraordinary peace, stability, and wealth Israel experienced during Solomon’s reign. 1Ki 10:27 The king made silver as common in Jerusalem as stones, … Persons / Places / Events 1. King SolomonThe son of King David and Bathsheba, Solomon was the third king of Israel, known for his wisdom, wealth, and building projects, including the Temple in Jerusalem. 2. House of the Forest of Lebanon A significant building constructed by Solomon, used as an armory and a place for banquets. It was named for its cedar pillars, reminiscent of the forests of Lebanon. 3. Gold and Silver In Solomon's time, gold was abundant and highly valued, while silver was considered of lesser worth, highlighting the prosperity of his reign. Teaching Points The Fleeting Nature of WealthSolomon's wealth was unparalleled, yet it serves as a reminder that material riches are temporary and should not be the ultimate pursuit of life. True Value in God's Kingdom While Solomon's era was marked by material abundance, true value is found in spiritual riches and a relationship with God. Stewardship of Resources Believers are called to wisely manage the resources God provides, using them for His glory and the advancement of His kingdom. Contentment in Christ The abundance of Solomon's time contrasts with the New Testament call to find contentment in Christ, regardless of material circumstances. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 9:20?2. How does 2 Chronicles 9:20 reflect Solomon's wealth and God's blessings upon him? 3. What does Solomon's use of gold signify about his priorities and values? 4. How can we guard against materialism, as seen in 2 Chronicles 9:20? 5. Compare Solomon's wealth with Jesus' teachings on treasures in Matthew 6:19-21. 6. How should Christians today balance wealth with spiritual responsibilities? 7. How does 2 Chronicles 9:20 reflect the wealth and prosperity of Solomon's reign? 8. What does Solomon's use of gold in 2 Chronicles 9:20 signify about his priorities? 9. How does the opulence in 2 Chronicles 9:20 align with biblical teachings on material wealth? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 9? (20) None were of silver; it was not anything accounted of.--The not appears to be rightly supplied by our version; comp. 1Kings 10:21, with which the verse otherwise entirely agrees.Verse 20. - The house of the forest of Lebanon, The circumstance of the vessels of this house being mentioned in such close connection with the drinking-vessels of Solomon, is another indication of the close connection of the buildings themselves (1 Kings 7:1, 2-5, 6, etc.); also that these" vessels of the house of the forest of Lebanon" were (as may be inferred naturally from the connection) like Solomon s drinking-vessels, infers the use of the apartments of the house for social or, at any rate, state occasions. 2 Chronicles 9:20 records literal, unmatched wealth that God poured out on Solomon’s kingdom. Golden cups and utensils, halls shining with pure gold, and silver treated as worthless all testify to divine faithfulness and the overflowing blessing that follows godly wisdom. Yet the verse also invites readers to look beyond material splendor to the greater glory of Christ’s future kingdom—where purity, abundance, and righteousness unite forever. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Allוְ֠כֹל (wə·ḵōl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every of King הַמֶּ֤לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king Solomon’s שְׁלֹמֹה֙ (šə·lō·mōh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 8010: Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne drinking מַשְׁקֵ֨ה (maš·qêh) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4945: Causing to drink, a butler, drink, a well-watered region cups כְּלֵ֞י (kə·lê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 3627: Something prepared, any apparatus were gold, זָהָ֔ב (zā·hāḇ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2091: Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky and all וְכֹ֗ל (wə·ḵōl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the utensils כְּלֵ֛י (kə·lê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 3627: Something prepared, any apparatus of the House בֵּֽית־ (bêṯ-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house of the Forest יַ֥עַר (ya·‘ar) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3293: A copse of bushes, a forest, honey in the comb of Lebanon הַלְּבָנ֖וֹן (hal·lə·ḇā·nō·wn) Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3844: Lebanon -- a wooded mountain range on the northern border of Israel were pure סָג֑וּר (sā·ḡūr) Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine singular Strong's 5462: To shut up, to surrender gold. זָהָ֣ב (zā·hāḇ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2091: Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky There was no אֵ֣ין (’ên) Adverb Strong's 369: A non-entity, a negative particle silver, כֶּ֗סֶף (ke·sep̄) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3701: Silver, money because it was accounted נֶחְשָׁ֛ב (neḥ·šāḇ) Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 2803: To think, account as nothing לִמְאֽוּמָה׃ (lim·’ū·māh) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3972: A speck, point, nothing in the days בִּימֵ֥י (bî·mê) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 3117: A day of Solomon. שְׁלֹמֹ֖ה (šə·lō·mōh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 8010: Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne Additonal Resources 2 Chronicles 9:20 Blue Letter Bible2 Chronicles 9:20 Bible Gateway 2 Chronicles 9:20 Bible.com 2 Chronicles 9:20 NIV |
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