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1 Kings 10:22 Β· KJV

"For 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."

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Passage Context

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.
24And all the earth sought to Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart.

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Reflection Questions

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How do you view the importance of trade in your life?

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What does abundance mean for you personally?

3

When have you experienced a time of prosperity?

Life Application

prosperity

Consider how you can use your resources to bless others.

trade

Think about the value of relationships in your life and how they contribute to your well-being.

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