2 Chronicles 9:24

Verse

Year after year, each visitor would bring his tribute: articles of silver and gold, clothing, weapons, spices, horses, and mules.

American Standard Version (1901)

And they brought every man his tribute, vessels of silver, and vessels of gold, and raiment, armor, and spices, horses, and mules, a rate year by year.

Bible in Basic English

And everyone took with him an offering, vessels of silver and vessels of gold, and robes, and coats of metal, and spices, and horses and beasts for transport, regularly year by year.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And every year they brought him presents, vessels of silver and of gold, and garments, and armour, and spices, and horses, and mules.

Free Bible Version

Year after year, every visitor would bring gifts—articles of silver and gold, clothes, weapons, spices, horses, and mules.

Geneva Bible 1599

And they brought euery man his present, vessels of siluer, and vessels of golde, and raiment, armour, and sweet odours, horses, and mules, from yeere to yeere.

King James (Authorized) Version

And they brought every man his present, vessels of silver, and vessels of gold, and raiment, harness, and spices, horses, and mules, a rate year by year.

Translation for Translators

All the people who came to him brought presents: They brought things made from silver or gold, or robes, or weapons, or spices, or horses, or mules. The people continued to do this every year.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Those who visited brought tribute, vessels of silver and of gold, clothes, armor, and spices, as well as horses and mules, year after year.

Noah Webster Bible

And they brought every man his present, vessels of silver, and vessels of gold, and raiment, harness, and spices, horses, and mules, a rate year by year.

World English Bible

They each brought tribute: vessels of silver, vessels of gold, clothing, armor, spices, horses, and mules every year.

Young's Literal Translation

and they are bringing in each his present, vessels of silver, and vessels of gold, and garments, harness, and spices, horses, and mules, a rate year by year.

Context

Solomon’s Wealth and Splendor

²³All the kings of the earth sought an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom that God had put in his heart.²⁴Year after year, each visitor would bring his tribute: articles of silver and gold, clothing, weapons, spices, horses, and mules.

Summary

This verse highlights the prosperity and wealth of King Solomon during his reign, emphasizing the abundance of gold and riches that flowed into his kingdom. It showcases the fulfillment of God's promise to Solomon for wisdom and wealth, as described in earlier chapters. The verse serves as a testament to the blessings that come from seeking God's wisdom and following His ways, illustrating the tangible rewards of obedience and faithfulness. It also underscores the importance of stewardship and using blessings for the glory of God and the benefit of others.

Commentary

2 Chronicles 9:24

Solomon’s Wealth and Splendor

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Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

Year after year, each visitor would bring his tribute: articles of silver and gold, clothing, weapons, spices, horses, and mules.

American Standard Version (1901)

And they brought every man his tribute, vessels of silver, and vessels of gold, and raiment, armor, and spices, horses, and mules, a rate year by year.

Bible in Basic English

And everyone took with him an offering, vessels of silver and vessels of gold, and robes, and coats of metal, and spices, and horses and beasts for transport, regularly year by year.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And every year they brought him presents, vessels of silver and of gold, and garments, and armour, and spices, and horses, and mules.

Free Bible Version

Year after year, every visitor would bring gifts—articles of silver and gold, clothes, weapons, spices, horses, and mules.

Geneva Bible 1599

And they brought euery man his present, vessels of siluer, and vessels of golde, and raiment, armour, and sweet odours, horses, and mules, from yeere to yeere.

King James (Authorized) Version

And they brought every man his present, vessels of silver, and vessels of gold, and raiment, harness, and spices, horses, and mules, a rate year by year.

Translation for Translators

All the people who came to him brought presents: They brought things made from silver or gold, or robes, or weapons, or spices, or horses, or mules. The people continued to do this every year.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Those who visited brought tribute, vessels of silver and of gold, clothes, armor, and spices, as well as horses and mules, year after year.

Noah Webster Bible

And they brought every man his present, vessels of silver, and vessels of gold, and raiment, harness, and spices, horses, and mules, a rate year by year.

World English Bible

They each brought tribute: vessels of silver, vessels of gold, clothing, armor, spices, horses, and mules every year.

Young's Literal Translation

and they are bringing in each his present, vessels of silver, and vessels of gold, and garments, harness, and spices, horses, and mules, a rate year by year.