2 Chronicles 9:27

Verse

The king made silver as common in Jerusalem as stones, and cedar as abundant as sycamore in the foothills.

American Standard Version (1901)

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.

Bible in Basic English

The king made silver as common as stones in Jerusalem and cedars like the sycamore-trees of the lowlands in number.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And he made silver as plentiful in Jerusalem as stones: and cedars as common as the sycamores, which grow in the plains.

Free Bible Version

The king made silver as plentiful in Jerusalem as stones, and cedar wood as plentiful as sycamore-figs in the foothills.

Geneva Bible 1599

And the King gaue siluer in Ierusalem, as stones, and gaue cedar trees as the wilde fig trees, that are aboundant in the plaine.

King James (Authorized) Version

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.

Translation for Translators

During the years that Solomon was king, he caused silver to become as common in Jerusalem as stones; and he caused cedar trees in the foothills of Judah to become as plentiful as fig trees.

Unlocked Literal Bible

The king had silver in Jerusalem, as much as the stones on the ground. He made cedar wood to be as abundant as the sycamore fig trees that are in the lowlands.

Noah Webster Bible

And the king made silver in Jerusalem as stones, and cedar trees he made as the sycamore trees that are in the low plains in abundance.

World English Bible

The king made silver as common in Jerusalem as stones, and he made cedars to be as abundant as the sycamore trees that are in the lowland.

Young's Literal Translation

And the king maketh the silver in Jerusalem as stones, and the cedars he hath made as sycamores, that [are] in the low country, for abundance,

Context

Solomon’s Wealth and Splendor

²⁶He reigned over all the kings from the Euphrates to the land of the Philistines, as far as the border of Egypt. 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 from all the lands.

Summary

This verse highlights King Solomon's immense wealth and wisdom during his reign, surpassing all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom. It showcases the fulfillment of God's promise to Solomon for obedience and faithfulness, as seen in the abundance of gold and treasures accumulated. The verse serves as a testament to the blessings that come from seeking God's wisdom and following His ways diligently. It also underscores the importance of honoring God with our resources and acknowledging Him as the ultimate source of all blessings.

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