King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And the king made silver and gold at Jerusalem [as plenteous] as stones, and cedar trees made he as the sycomore trees that [are] in the vale for abundance.
Complete Jewish Bible:
The king made silver and gold in Yerushalayim as common as stones, and he made cedars as abundant as sycamore-fig trees in the Sh'felah.
Berean Standard Bible:
The king made silver and gold as common in Jerusalem as stones, and cedar as abundant as sycamore in the foothills.
American Standard Version:
And the king made silver and gold to be in Jerusalem as stones, and cedars made he to be as the sycomore-trees that are in the lowland, for abundance.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And the king{H4428} made{H5414} silver{H3701} and gold{H2091} at Jerusalem{H3389} as plenteous as stones{H68}, and cedar trees{H730} made{H5414} he as the sycomore trees{H8256} that are in the vale{H8219} for abundance{H7230}.
Cross-References (KJV):
2 Chronicles 9:27
- 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.
Amos 7:14
- Then answered Amos, and said to Amaziah, I [was] no prophet, neither [was] I a prophet's son; but I [was] an herdman, and a gatherer of sycomore fruit:
Job 22:24
- Then shalt thou lay up gold as dust, and the [gold] of Ophir as the stones of the brooks.
Job 22:25
- Yea, the Almighty shall be thy defence, and thou shalt have plenty of silver.
Isaiah 9:10
- The bricks are fallen down, but we will build with hewn stones: the sycomores are cut down, but we will change [them into] cedars.
Isaiah 60:17
- For brass I will bring gold, and for iron I will bring silver, and for wood brass, and for stones iron: I will also make thy officers peace, and thine exactors righteousness.
1 Kings 10:27
- 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 vale, for abundance.
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Commentary for 2 Chronicles 1:15
2 Chronicles 1:15 is a verse that captures a moment in the reign of King Solomon, the son of King David, who is renowned for his wisdom and the prosperity of his kingdom. The historical context of this verse is set during the early part of Solomon's reign, after he had ascended to the throne of Israel and solidified his position as king.
In this verse, we see a snapshot of the immense wealth that characterized Solomon's rule. The text describes how silver and gold were as abundant in Jerusalem as common stones, highlighting the city's extraordinary affluence. This comparison is striking, as it conveys not just prosperity but a level of wealth that permeates everyday life, making precious metals almost mundane. Additionally, Solomon is credited with making cedar trees as plentiful as sycomore trees in the valley. Cedar wood was a highly prized building material in the ancient Near East, known for its durability and aromatic properties, while sycomore trees, though also valuable, were more common in the region. Solomon's actions demonstrate his ability to amass resources and his commitment to beautifying and strengthening Jerusalem, which would later become evident in his construction of the First Temple.
The themes present in this verse include the glory and splendor of Solomon's reign, the fulfillment of promises made to King David about his son's reign, and the divine favor that Solomon enjoyed at this point in his life. The abundance of resources also foreshadows the grandeur of Solomon's building projects, including the Temple in Jerusalem, which would serve as a central place of worship for the Israelites. This verse reflects the height of Israel's power and wealth during the united monarchy, a period often remembered as a golden age in Israel's history. It also sets the stage for the narratives that follow, which detail Solomon's wisdom, his international relations, and eventually the challenges and moral compromises that would arise during his reign.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H4428
There are 1922 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מֶלֶךְ
Transliteration: melek
Pronunciation: meh'-lek
Description: from מָלַךְ; a king; king, royal. - Strong's Number: H5414
There are 1816 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נָתַן
Transliteration: nâthan
Pronunciation: naw-than'
Description: a primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.); add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, [idiom] avenge, [idiom] be (healed), bestow, bring (forth, hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, [phrase] cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, [idiom] doubtless, [idiom] without fail, fasten, frame, [idiom] get, give (forth, over, up), grant, hang (up), [idiom] have, [idiom] indeed, lay (unto charge, up), (give) leave, lend, let (out), [phrase] lie, lift up, make, [phrase] O that, occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, [idiom] pull, put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send (out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), [phrase] sing, [phrase] slander, strike, (sub-) mit, suffer, [idiom] surely, [idiom] take, thrust, trade, turn, utter, [phrase] weep, [phrase] willingly, [phrase] withdraw, [phrase] would (to) God, yield. - Strong's Number: H3701
There are 343 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: כֶּסֶף
Transliteration: keçeph
Pronunciation: keh'-sef
Description: from כָּסַף; silver (from its pale color); by implication, money; money, price, silver(-ling). - Strong's Number: H2091
There are 336 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: זָהָב
Transliteration: zâhâb
Pronunciation: zaw-hawb'
Description: from an unused root meaning to shimmer; gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e. yellow), as oil, a clear sky; gold(-en), fair weather. - Strong's Number: H3389
There are 600 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יְרוּשָׁלַ͏ִם
Transliteration: Yᵉrûwshâlaim
Pronunciation: yer-oo-shaw-lah'-im
Description: rarely יְרוּשָׁלַיִם; a dual (in allusion to its two main hills (the true pointing, at least of the former reading, seems to be that of יְרוּשָׁלֵם)); probably from (the passive participle of) יָרָה and שָׁלַם; founded peaceful; Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine; Jerusalem. - Strong's Number: H68
There are 1276 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֶבֶן
Transliteration: ʼeben
Pronunciation: eh'-ben
Description: from the root of בָּנָה through the meaning to build; a stone; [phrase] carbuncle, [phrase] mason, [phrase] plummet, (chalk-, hail-, head-, sling-) stone(-ny), (divers) weight(-s). - Strong's Number: H730
There are 466 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֶרֶז
Transliteration: ʼerez
Pronunciation: eh-rez'
Description: from אָרַז; a cedar tree (from the tenacity of its roots); cedar (tree). - Strong's Number: H8256
There are 7 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שִׁקְמָה
Transliteration: shiqmâh
Pronunciation: shik-maw'
Description: or (feminine) שִׁקְמָה; of uncertain derivation; a sycamore (usually the tree); sycamore (fruit, tree). - Strong's Number: H8219
There are 19 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שְׁפֵלָה
Transliteration: shᵉphêlâh
Pronunciation: shef-ay-law'
Description: from שָׁפֵל; Lowland, i.e. (with the article) the maritime slope of Palestine; low country, (low) plain, vale(-ley). - Strong's Number: H7230
There are 149 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: רֹב
Transliteration: rôb
Pronunciation: robe
Description: from רָבַב; abundance (in any respect); abundance(-antly), all, [idiom] common (sort), excellent, great(-ly, -ness, number), huge, be increased, long, many, more in number, most, much, multitude, plenty(-ifully), [idiom] very (age).