The weight of gold that came to Solomon each year was 666 talents,
Parallel translations
- WEB Now the weight of gold that came to Solomon in one year was six hundred sixty-six talents of gold,
- KJV Now the weight of gold that came to Solomon in one year was six hundred and threescore and six talents of gold;
- NKJV The weight of gold that came to Solomon yearly was six hundred and sixty-six talents of gold,
- NASB Now the weight of gold that came to Solomon in one year was 666 talents of gold,
- NLT Each year Solomon received about 25 tons of gold.
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Solomon's annual gold income was 666 talents. It quantifies the staggering wealth of his kingdom.
Overview
This immense yearly revenue underscores the prosperity God granted Solomon. The Chronicler records it to show the fulfillment of God's promise of unrivaled riches. The detail contributes to the portrait of Israel's golden age under a Davidic king.
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Cross-references · 4
- Ps 72:15Long may he live! May gold from Sheba be given him. May people ever pray for him; may they bless him all day long.
- Ps 68:29Because of Your temple at Jerusalem kings will bring You gifts.
- 1 Kgs 10:14–28The weight of gold that came to Solomon each year was 666 talents,
- Ps 72:10May the kings of Tarshish and distant shores bring tribute; may the kings of Sheba and Seba offer gifts.
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