2 Chronicles 9:21 · KJV
"For the king's ships went to Tarshish with the servants of Huram: every three years once came the ships of Tarshish bringing gold, and silver, ivory, and apes, and peacocks."
King James Version
What does 2 Chronicles 9:21 mean? →Passage Context
19And 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.
20And all the drinking vessels of king Solomon 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 not any thing accounted of in the days of Solomon.
21For the king's ships went to Tarshish with the servants of Huram: every three years once came the ships of Tarshish bringing gold, and silver, ivory, and apes, and peacocks.
22And king Solomon passed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom.
23And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, that God had put in his heart.
Reflection Questions
1
How do you view the importance of trade in your life?
2
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 benefit others.
trade
Think about how you can build relationships that lead to mutual benefit.
Places in This Verse
Tarshish
Tarshish is often associated with a distant land known for its wealth and trade. It symbolizes the reach of Solomon's influence and the extent of his trade networks.
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