So King Solomon exceeded all the kings of the earth for riches and for wisdom. ] In which he was an eminent type of Christ; see ( Ephesians 3:8 ) ( Colossians 2:3 ) .
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All of Solomon's drinking cups were made of gold, and all the utensils in the Hall of the Forest of Lebanon were of pure gold. No silver was used, since it was not considered valuable in Solomon's day.
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He had a fleet of ocean-going ships sailing with Hiram's fleet. Every three years his fleet would return, bringing gold, silver, ivory, apes, and monkeys.
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King Solomon was richer and wiser than any other king,
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and the whole world wanted to come and listen to the wisdom that God had given him.
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Everyone who came brought him a gift - articles of silver and gold, robes, weapons, spices, horses, and mules. This continued year after year.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.