2 Chronicles 9:22

22 King Solomon was richer and wiser than any other king in the world.

2 Chronicles 9:22 Meaning and Commentary

2 Chronicles 10:22

(See Gill on 1 Kings 10:23).

2 Chronicles 9:22 In-Context

20 All of King Solomon's drinking cups were made of gold, and all the utensils in the Hall of the Forest of Lebanon were of pure gold. Silver was not considered valuable in Solomon's day.

21 He had a fleet of ocean-going ships sailing with King Hiram's fleet. Every three years his fleet would return, bringing gold, silver, ivory, apes, and monkeys.

22 King Solomon was richer and wiser than any other king in the world.

23 They all consulted him, to hear the wisdom that God had given him.

24 Each of them brought Solomon gifts - articles of silver and gold, robes, weapons, spices, horses, and mules. This continued year after year.