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1 Kings 10

1 Kings 10:14

Solomon’s Wealth and Splendor · 1 Kings 10:14–29
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Translations

Modern
The weight of gold that came to Solomon each year was 666 talents,
Traditional
Now the weight of gold that came to Solomon in one year was six hundred threescore and six talents of gold,
Literal
And the weight of the gold that came to Solomon in one year was six hundred sixty-six talents of gold,
Latin
Erat autem pondus auri quod afferebatur Salomoni per annos singulos, sexcentorum sexaginta sex talentorum auri,

Original

Hebrew
English
The weight of gold that came to Solomon each year was 666 talents,

Notes

1 Kings 10:14–15

666 talents (about 25 tons): Solomon got this large amount of gold from his businesses and taxes. He also charged tolls to merchants and traders passing through his kingdom.

1 Kings 10:14–29

To show more of Solomon’s greatness, the writer adds to the story of the queen’s visit (1 Kings 10:1–13). The writer describes Solomon’s wise use of wealth in building his palace complex (10:14–21). The writer then tells how Solomon’s wisdom also brought wide influence through his trade and commercial dealings (10:22–29).

Theme notes and profiles

Solomon Solomon’s Wisdom

Events

Measurements

  • 666 talents: About 25.1 t (22.8 mt)

Parallels

2 Chronicles 1:14–17 2 Chronicles 9:13–28

People

Solomon: Son of David, king of Israel, known for his wisdom

Glossary

Banker, Banking Jerusalem Kings, Books of First and Second Minerals and Metals Solomon (Person) Weights and Measures

Topics

666 Gold: Solomon Rich In Solomon: Wealth of Talent: General Scriptures Concerning