Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The king made silver as common in Jerusalem as stones, and cedar as plentiful as sycamore-fig trees in the foothills. New Living Translation The king made silver as plentiful in Jerusalem as stone. And valuable cedar timber was as common as the sycamore-fig trees that grow in the foothills of Judah. English Standard Version And the king made silver as common in Jerusalem as stone, and he made cedar as plentiful as the sycamore of the Shephelah. Berean Standard Bible The king made silver as common in Jerusalem as stones, and cedar as abundant as sycamore in the foothills. King James Bible And the king made silver to be in Jerusalem as stones, and cedars made he to be as the sycomore trees that are in the vale, for abundance. New King James Version The king made silver as common in Jerusalem as stones, and he made cedar trees as abundant as the sycamores which are in the lowland. New American Standard Bible And the king made silver as common as stones in Jerusalem, and he made cedars as plentiful as sycamore trees that are in the lowland. NASB 1995 The king made silver as common as stones in Jerusalem, and he made cedars as plentiful as sycamore trees that are in the lowland. NASB 1977 And the king made silver as common as stones in Jerusalem, and he made cedars as plentiful as sycamore trees that are in the lowland. Legacy Standard Bible The king also made silver as plentiful as stones in Jerusalem, and he made cedars as plentiful as sycamore trees that are in the Shephelah. Amplified Bible The king made silver as common in Jerusalem as stones, and cedars as plentiful as the sycamore trees that are in the lowland. Christian Standard Bible The king made silver as common in Jerusalem as stones, and he made cedar as abundant as sycamore in the Judean foothills. Holman Christian Standard Bible The king made silver as common in Jerusalem as stones, and he made cedar as abundant as sycamore in the Judean foothills. American Standard Version And the king made silver to be in Jerusalem as stones, and cedars made he to be as the sycomore-trees that are in the lowland, for abundance. Contemporary English Version While he was king, there was silver everywhere in Jerusalem, and cedar was as common as ordinary sycamore trees in the foothills. English Revised Version And the king made silver to be in Jerusalem as stones, and cedars made he to be as the sycomore trees that are in the lowland, for abundance. GOD'S WORD® Translation The king made silver as common in Jerusalem as stones, and he made cedars as plentiful as fig trees in the foothills. Good News Translation During his reign silver was as common in Jerusalem as stone, and cedar was as plentiful as ordinary sycamore in the foothills of Judah. International Standard Version The king made silver as common as stones in Jerusalem, and made cedar trees as abundant as sycamore trees in the Shephelah. NET Bible The king made silver as plentiful in Jerusalem as stones; cedar was as plentiful as sycamore fig trees are in the lowlands. New Heart English Bible The king made silver to be in Jerusalem as stones, and cedars made he to be as the sycamore trees that are in the lowland, for abundance. Webster's Bible Translation And the king made silver to be in Jerusalem as stones, and cedars he made to be as the sycamore trees that are in the vale, for abundance. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThe king made silver as common in Jerusalem as stones, and cedar as abundant as sycamore in the foothills. World English Bible The king made silver as common as stones in Jerusalem, and cedars as common as the sycamore trees that are in the lowland. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the king makes the silver in Jerusalem as stones, and he has made the cedars as the sycamores that [are] in the low country, for abundance. Young's Literal Translation And the king maketh the silver in Jerusalem as stones, and the cedars he hath made as the sycamores that are in the low country, for abundance. Smith's Literal Translation And the king will give silver in Jerusalem, as stones, and cedars he gave as sycamores which are in the plain for multitude. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he made silver to be as plentiful in Jerusalem as stones: and cedars to be as common as sycamores which grow in the plains. Catholic Public Domain Version And he caused silver to be as abundant in Jerusalem as stones, and he supplied a multitude of cedars like the sycamores that grow in the plains. New American Bible The king made silver as common in Jerusalem as stones, and cedars as numerous as the sycamores of the Shephelah. New Revised Standard Version The king made silver as common in Jerusalem as stones, and he made cedars as numerous as the sycamores of the Shephelah. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd King Solomon made silver to be as plentiful in Jerusalem as stones, and he made cedar as abundant as sycamore trees that are on the plain. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And King Solomon gave silver in Jerusalem like stones, and cedars he gave like sycamore trees that are in the valley in an abundance OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the king made silver to be in Jerusalem as stones, and cedars made he to be as the sycamore-trees that are in the Lowland, for abundance. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the king made gold and silver in Jerusalem as stones, and he made cedars as the sycamores in the plain for multitude. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Solomon's Wealth and Splendor…26Solomon accumulated 1,400 chariots and 12,000 horses, which he stationed in the chariot cities and also with him in Jerusalem. 27The king made silver as common in Jerusalem as stones, and cedar as abundant as sycamore in the foothills. 28Solomon’s horses were imported from Egypt and Kue; the royal merchants purchased them from Kue.… Cross References 2 Chronicles 9:27 The king made silver as common in Jerusalem as stones, and cedar as abundant as sycamore in the foothills. 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. Deuteronomy 17:17 He must not take many wives for himself, lest his heart go astray. He must not accumulate for himself large amounts of silver and gold. 1 Kings 3:13 Moreover, I will give you what you did not request—both riches and honor—so that during all your days no man in any kingdom will be your equal. 1 Kings 4:20-21 The people of Judah and Israel were as numerous as the sand on the seashore, and they were eating and drinking and rejoicing. / And Solomon reigned over all the kingdoms from the Euphrates to the land of the Philistines, as far as the border of Egypt. These kingdoms offered tribute and served Solomon all the days of his life. 1 Kings 9:28 They sailed to Ophir and imported gold from there—420 talents—and delivered it to Solomon. 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 9:20 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. Isaiah 2:7 Their land is full of silver and gold, with no limit to their treasures; their land is full of horses, with no limit to their chariots. Ezekiel 27:12 Tarshish was your merchant because of your great wealth of goods; they exchanged silver, iron, tin, and lead for your wares. Psalm 72:15-17 Long may he live! May gold from Sheba be given him. May people ever pray for him; may they bless him all day long. / May there be an abundance of grain in the land; may it sway atop the hills. May its fruit trees flourish like the forests of Lebanon, the people of its cities like the grass of the field. / May his name endure forever; may his name continue as long as the sun shines. In him may all nations be blessed; may they call him blessed. Proverbs 3:16 Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor. Matthew 6:29 Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his glory was adorned like one of these. Matthew 12:42 The Queen of the South will rise at the judgment with this generation and condemn it; for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and now One greater than Solomon is here. Luke 12:27 Consider how the lilies grow: They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his glory was adorned like one of these. Treasury of Scripture And the king made silver to be in Jerusalem as stones, and cedars made he to be as the sycomore trees that are in the vale, for abundance. the king 2 Chronicles 1:15-17 And the king made silver and gold at Jerusalem as plenteous as stones, and cedar trees made he as the sycomore trees that are in the vale for abundance… 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. Job 22:24,25 Then shalt thou lay up gold as dust, and the gold of Ophir as the stones of the brooks… made [heb] gave Jump to Previous Abundance Cedar Cedars Common Country Foothills Jerusalem Lowland Maketh Plentiful Shephe'lah Silver Stone Stones Sycamore Sycamore-Fig Sycamores Sycamore-Trees Sycomore-Trees Trees ValeJump to Next Abundance Cedar Cedars Common Country Foothills Jerusalem Lowland Maketh Plentiful Shephe'lah Silver Stone Stones Sycamore Sycamore-Fig Sycamores Sycamore-Trees Sycomore-Trees Trees Vale1 Kings 10 1. The queen of Sheba admires the wisdom of Solomon14. Solomon's gold 16. His targets 18. The throne of ivory 21. His vessels 24. His presents 26. his chariots and horse 28. his tribute The king made silver as common in Jerusalem as stones This phrase highlights the immense wealth during King Solomon's reign. Solomon's wisdom and trade alliances, particularly with Hiram of Tyre, contributed to this prosperity. The abundance of silver signifies economic stability and prosperity, reflecting God's blessing on Israel. In biblical symbolism, silver often represents redemption and purity, pointing to the spiritual wealth available through God's covenant. The comparison to stones emphasizes the extraordinary nature of this wealth, as stones were plentiful and of little value in the region. This abundance fulfills the promise of prosperity given to Israel in Deuteronomy 28:12. and cedar as abundant as sycamore in the foothills Persons / Places / Events 1. King SolomonThe son of King David and Bathsheba, Solomon is renowned for his wisdom, wealth, and building projects, including the Temple in Jerusalem. His reign is marked by prosperity and peace. 2. Jerusalem The capital city of Israel, Jerusalem is the political and spiritual center during Solomon's reign. It is where the Temple is built and where Solomon's wealth is most evident. 3. Cedar and Sycamore Cedar wood, known for its quality and durability, was highly valued and used in significant construction projects, including the Temple. Sycamore, more common and less valuable, is used here to illustrate the abundance of cedar. 4. The Foothills This refers to the Shephelah, a region of low hills in Israel. The mention of sycamore in the foothills highlights the contrast between the common and the valuable. 5. Silver A precious metal, silver's abundance in Jerusalem under Solomon's reign signifies the extraordinary wealth and prosperity of the kingdom. Teaching Points The Blessings of Wisdom and ObedienceSolomon's wealth is a direct result of his initial obedience and wisdom granted by God. When we seek God's wisdom, it can lead to blessings in various forms. The Danger of Materialism While Solomon's wealth is impressive, it also serves as a cautionary tale about the potential for material wealth to lead one's heart away from God. God's Provision The abundance of resources in Solomon's time reminds us of God's ability to provide abundantly for His people. Trust in God's provision rather than in material wealth. Stewardship of Resources Solomon's use of resources for building the Temple and his palace highlights the importance of using God's blessings for His glory and purposes. Contentment in God's Blessings The abundance of silver and cedar can remind us to be content with what God provides, recognizing that true wealth is found in a relationship with Him. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 10The lavish imagery in Song of Solomon 1 implies a royal court with abundant wealth. Is there corroborating historical evidence that Solomon’s kingdom was this prosperous? Deuteronomy 15:6 suggests Israel would lend to many nations—what evidence supports Israel’s capacity for widespread lending in antiquity? If Solomon truly surpassed all other kings in riches and wisdom (2 Chronicles 9:22), why is this not clearly reflected in other ancient Near Eastern records? In light of 1 Kings 10:27-29, how do we reconcile the extensive horse trade from Egypt and Kue with what is known about trade routes and military resources of that era?(27) Made silver . . . as stones.--This influx of wealth is specially noted as enriching Jerusalem, probably without preventing the imposition of heavy burdens on the provinces. Hence the division of interest and allegiance manifested at the accession of Rehoboam. In the earlier years of the reign its prosperity is described as extending to all "Judah and Israel" (1Kings 4:20). But the wealth gathered by tribute, and by a commerce entirely in the hands of the king, would enrich only the Court and the capital; and much Oriental history, both ancient and modern, shows that such enrichment might leave the general population impoverished and oppressedVerse 27. - And the king made silver to be in Jerusalem as stones [an obviously hyperbolical expression], and cedar trees made he to be as the sycamore trees [the שִׁקְמָה is the συκομωρέα of the New Testament (Luke 19:4), i.e., as the name imports, the fig mulberry - the "sycamine tree" of Luke 17:6 would seem to denote the mulberry proper. Though now but comparatively rare in Palestine, it is clear that formerly it was very common (see, e.g., Isaiah 9:10, whence it appears that it was used for building purposes, and where it is also contrasted with the cedars). It was esteemed both for its fruit and its wood, so much so that David appointed a steward to have the supervision both of "the olive trees and the sycamore trees in the Shefelah" (1 Chronicles 27:28). The sycamores of Egypt, which were used for the coffins of mummies (Dict. Bib. 3. p. 1394), are referred to in Psalm 78:47, in a way which bespeaks their great value. There is a good description of the tree in Thomson, "Land and Book," 1:23-25] that are in the vale [Same word as in 1 Chronicles l.c. The Shefelah is a "broad swelling tract of many hundred miles in area, which sweeps gently down from the mountains of Judah 'to mingle with the bounding main' of the Mediterranean" (Grove, Dict. Bib. 3. p. 1611). This "Low Country" extended from Joppa to Gaza. The translation "vale" is altogether misleading. Conder ("Tent-work," p. 5) describes it as "consisting of low hills, about five hundred feet above the sea, of white soft limestone," and adds that "the broad valleys among these hills... produce fine crops of corn, and on the hills the long olive groves flourish better than in other districts" - an incidental and valuable confirmation of the text. "The name Sifia, or Shephelah, still exists in four or five places round Beit Jibrin" (Eleutheropolis), ib. p. 276] for abundance. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The kingהַמֶּ֧לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king made וַיִּתֵּ֨ן (way·yit·tên) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set silver הַכֶּ֛סֶף (hak·ke·sep̄) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3701: Silver, money as common in Jerusalem בִּירוּשָׁלִַ֖ם (bî·rū·šā·lim) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3389: Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel as stones, כָּאֲבָנִ֑ים (kā·’ă·ḇā·nîm) Preposition-k, Article | Noun - feminine plural Strong's 68: A stone and נָתַ֛ן (nā·ṯan) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set cedar הָאֲרָזִ֗ים (hā·’ă·rā·zîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 730: A cedar tree as abundant לָרֹֽב׃ (lā·rōḇ) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7230: Multitude, abundance, greatness as sycamore כַּשִּׁקְמִ֥ים (kaš·šiq·mîm) Preposition-k, Article | Noun - feminine plural Strong's 8256: Sycamore tree in the foothills. בַּשְּׁפֵלָ֖ה (baš·šə·p̄ê·lāh) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 8219: Lowland Links 1 Kings 10:27 NIV1 Kings 10:27 NLT 1 Kings 10:27 ESV 1 Kings 10:27 NASB 1 Kings 10:27 KJV 1 Kings 10:27 BibleApps.com 1 Kings 10:27 Biblia Paralela 1 Kings 10:27 Chinese Bible 1 Kings 10:27 French Bible 1 Kings 10:27 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Kings 10:27 The king made silver to be (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) |
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