2 Chronicles 9:13

13 Solomon received twenty-five tons of gold annually.

2 Chronicles 9:13 Meaning and Commentary

2 Chronicles 10:13

(See Gill on 1 Kings 10:14).

2 Chronicles 9:13 In-Context

11 The king used the sandalwood for fine cabinetry in The Temple of God and the royal palace, and for making harps and dulcimers for the musicians. Nothing like that shipment of sandalwood has been seen since.

12 King Solomon, for his part, gave the queen of Sheba all her heart's desire - everything she asked for. She took away more than she brought. Satisfied, she returned home with her train of servants.

13 Solomon received twenty-five tons of gold annually.

14 This was above and beyond the taxes and profit on trade with merchants and traders. All kings of Arabia and various and assorted governors also brought silver and gold to Solomon.

15 King Solomon crafted 200 body-length shields of hammered gold - about fifteen pounds of gold to each shield