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The king made silver and gold to be in Jerusalem as stones, and cedars made he to be as the sycamore-trees that are in the lowland, for abundance.
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Wealth as God's Provision
Matthew Henry's commentary connects Solomon's immense wealth to his earlier decision to seek wisdom from God. This verse is presented as a fulfillment of God's promise, illustrating a principle: those who prioritize God and His kingdom will find that He provides for their needs, while those who chase worldly things often find disappointment and spiritual danger.
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2 Chronicles
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18th Century
Presbyterian
This passage is almost identical to 1 Kings 10:26–29.
19th Century
Anglican
Silver and gold ... stones ... cedar trees. —Each of these words has the definite article in the Hebrew.
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
(See Gill on 2 Chronicles 1:13)
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