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Now the weight of gold that came to Solomon in one year was six hundred and sixty-six talents of gold,
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A Glimpse of a Greater King
Matthew Henry's commentary frames Solomon's immense wealth not merely as a historical fact, but as a fulfillment of God's specific promise to him. This splendor is seen as a 'faint representation' or a type of the far greater spiritual glory of the Messiah's kingdom, pointing believers toward the eternal throne of Jesus Christ.
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2 Chronicles
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19th Century
Anglican
(b) SOLOMON’S INCOME, SPLENDOUR, AND DOMINION —(2 Chronicles 9:13–28). Compare to [Reference 1 Kings 10:14-29…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
(See Gill on 1 Kings 10:14).
Presbyterian
The imports mentioned here showed that prosperity drew the minds of Solomon and his subjects to the love of things curious and uncommon, though use…