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1 Kings 10:21 · KJV

"And all king Solomon's drinking vessels were of gold, and all the vessels of the house of the forest of Lebanon were of pure gold; none were of silver: it was nothing accounted of in the days of Solomon."

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Passage Context

19The throne had six steps, and the top of the throne was round behind: and there were stays on either side on the place of the seat, and two lions stood beside the stays.
20And twelve lions stood there on the one side and on the other upon the six steps: there was not the like made in any kingdom.
21And all king Solomon's drinking vessels were of gold, and all the vessels of the house of the forest of Lebanon were of pure gold; none were of silver: it was nothing accounted of in the days of Solomon.
22For the king had at sea a navy of Tharshish with the navy of Hiram: once in three years came the navy of Tharshish, bringing gold, and silver, ivory, and apes, and peacocks.
23So king Solomon exceeded all the kings of the earth for riches and for wisdom.

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Reflection Questions

1

What does wealth mean to you?

2

How do you view material possessions in your life?

3

When have you experienced abundance in your life?

Life Application

materialism

Reflect on how you can prioritize experiences over material possessions.

gratitude

Practice gratitude for what you have, recognizing the abundance in your life.

People in This Verse

King SolomonOT

The son of David, Solomon was known for his wisdom and wealth. He built the First Temple in Jerusalem and is credited with many proverbs.

First appearance: 1 Kings 1:1

Places in This Verse

Lebanon(Lebanon today)

Known for its cedar trees, Lebanon was a significant source of timber for ancient Israel, particularly for Solomon's building projects.

Jerusalem(Jerusalem today)

The capital of ancient Israel, it was the political and religious center during Solomon's reign.

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