Ecclesiastes 2:8

8 Also, I collected for myself silver and 1gold and the treasure of kings and provinces. I provided for myself 2male and female singers and the pleasures of men * -many concubines.

Ecclesiastes 2:8 In-Context

6 I made ponds of water for myself from which to irrigate a forest of growing trees.
7 I bought male and female slaves and I had homeborn slaves. Also I possessed flocks and herds larger than all who preceded me in Jerusalem.
8 Also, I collected for myself silver and gold and the treasure of kings and provinces. I provided for myself male and female singers and the pleasures of men -many concubines.
9 Then I became great and increased more than all who preceded me in Jerusalem. My wisdom also stood by me.
10 All that my eyes desired I did not refuse them. I did not withhold my heart from any pleasure, for my heart was pleased because of all my labor and this was my reward for all my labor.

Cross References 2

  • 1. 1 Kings 9:28; 1 Kings 10:10, 14, 21
  • 2. 2 Samuel 19:35
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