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not including the revenue from the merchants and traders. And all the Arabian kings and governors of the land also brought gold and silver to Solomon. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 9:14? 2. How does 2 Chronicles 9:14 reflect God's provision for Solomon's kingdom? 3. What does Solomon's wealth teach about God's blessings and responsibilities? 4. How can we apply Solomon's stewardship to our financial management today? 5. What scriptural connections exist between Solomon's wealth and God's covenant with Israel? 6. How does Solomon's wealth challenge our understanding of material blessings in faith? 7. How does 2 Chronicles 9:14 reflect the wealth and influence of King Solomon's reign? 8. What does 2 Chronicles 9:14 reveal about the economic practices in ancient Israel? 9. How does the tribute in 2 Chronicles 9:14 relate to God's covenant with Israel? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 9? 11. How many stalls of horses did Solomon have? (1 Kings 4:26 vs. 2 Chronicles 9:25) 12. 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? 13. In 2 Chronicles 8:2, Solomon rebuilds cities given by Hiram, yet 1 Kings 9:11-13 implies those cities were unacceptable to him; how can both accounts be accurate? 14. How many stalls for horses did Solomon have? Forty thousand (I Kings 4:26) Four thousand (2 chronicles 9:25) Discussion Questions 1. How does Solomon's wealth and the tributes he received reflect God's promises to him, and what can we learn about God's faithfulness from this? 2. In what ways can we apply the principle of seeking wisdom over wealth in our daily lives, as demonstrated by Solomon's initial request for wisdom? 3. How does the wealth of Solomon's kingdom compare to the spiritual riches described in the New Testament, and what does this teach us about our priorities? 4. What lessons can we learn from Solomon's leadership in terms of influencing others and building alliances for God's purposes? 5. How can we practice good stewardship of the resources God has entrusted to us, and what biblical principles guide us in this responsibility? 2 Chronicles 9 Bible Study Questions 1. How does the visit of the Queen of Sheba illustrate the influence of wisdom? 2. How does Solomon's wisdom serve as a tool for diplomacy and cultural exchange? 3. Reflect on the impact of wealth and prosperity on Solomon's reign. In today's world, how should we balance the pursuit of wealth and spiritual growth? 4. Compare the Queen of Sheba's reaction to Solomon's wisdom to your reaction when you encounter wisdom in unexpected places. 5. How does the interaction between Solomon and the Queen of Sheba highlight the importance of humility? 6. What does Solomon's wealth tell us about the blessings of God? How should these blessings be used according to biblical teachings? 7. In what ways did Solomon utilize his wealth and resources? What can this teach us about stewardship in our lives today? 8. How did Solomon's alliances with other nations benefit his kingdom? What are the potential dangers of such alliances? 9. Reflect on the impermanence of Solomon's life despite his grandeur. How does this speak to our own lives and the legacy we want to leave? 10. What can we learn from the account of Solomon's life written in the books of the prophets? 11. What does Solomon's reign teach us about leadership, wisdom, and influence? 12. How does Solomon's life inspire you to use your own talents and resources for the greater good? 13. If you were in the position of the Queen of Sheba, what challenging questions would you ask Solomon? 14. In our present day, what can we learn from Solomon's approach to building alliances? 15. What role did faith play in Solomon's prosperity? How does this apply to your life? 16. How can we, as modern readers, interpret the vast wealth and grandeur depicted in Solomon's court? 17. What lessons does Solomon's life offer about the use and potential misuse of power? 18. Reflect on Solomon's death. What legacy did he leave behind? 19. How do you interpret the transfer of power from Solomon to his son Rehoboam? 20. Considering Solomon's wisdom and wealth, how can you apply these lessons to make positive changes in your own life and community? Links 2 Chronicles 9:14 NIV 2 Chronicles 9:14 NLT 2 Chronicles 9:14 ESV 2 Chronicles 9:14 NASB 2 Chronicles 9:14 KJV 2 Chronicles 9:14 Commentaries Bible Hub