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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.

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God's Promise Fulfilled

Commentators observe that the immense wealth described, where gold was common and silver was devalued, was a direct fulfillment of God's promise to Solomon. This splendor, unparalleled by other kings, serves as a powerful testament to God's faithfulness in bestowing the specific riches and honor He had pledged.

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2 Chronicles

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 2 Chronicles 9:20

19th Century

Bishop

None were of silver; it was not anything accounted of. —The not appears to be rightly supplied by our version; c…

John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Chronicles 9:20

17th Century

Pastor

(See Gill on 1 Kings 10:21).

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 2 Chronicles 9:13–31

17th Century

Minister

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…