1 Kings 10:27 nasb — The king made silver as common as stones in Jerusalem, and he made cedars as plentiful as sycamore trees that are in th…

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"The king made silver as common as stones in Jerusalem, and he made cedars as plentiful as sycamore trees that are in the lowland."

— 1 Kings 10:27, NASB

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1 Kings 10 — Context

24

All the earth was seeking the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom which God had put in his heart.

25

They brought every man his gift, articles of silver and gold, garments, weapons, spices, horses, and mules, so much year by year.

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Now Solomon gathered chariots and horsemen; and he had 1,chariots and 12,000 horsemen, and he stationed them in the chariot cities and with the king in Jerusalem.

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The king made silver as common as stones in Jerusalem, and he made cedars as plentiful as sycamore trees that are in the lowland.

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Also Solomon's import of horses was from Egypt and Kue, and the king's merchants procured them from Kue for a price.

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A chariot was imported from Egypt for shekels of silver, and a horse for 150; and by the same means they exported them to all the kings of the Hittites and to the kings of the Arameans.

1 Kings 10:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Kings 10:27 say?
1 Kings 10:27 in the NASB reads: “The king made silver as common as stones in Jerusalem, and he made cedars as plentiful as sycamore trees that are in the lowland.”
Where is 1 Kings 10:27 in the Bible?
1 Kings 10:27 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 10, verse 27.
Who wrote 1 Kings?
1 Kings is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Jeremiah). It was written c. 561–538 BC.
What is the book of 1 Kings about?
1 Kings tells of Solomon's wisdom and the building of the temple, then the painful division of the kingdom after his death. The northern kingdom plunges into idolatry under a series of wicked kings until the prophet Elijah is raised up to call Israel back to the LORD.
What are the major themes of 1 Kings?
1 Kings explores themes including Wisdom, Temple, Divided Kingdom, Idolatry, Prophecy. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Kings 10:27.
What translation should I read 1 Kings 10:27 in?
1 Kings 10:27 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Kings 10:27?
1 Kings 10:27 reads (NASB): “The king made silver as common as stones in Jerusalem, and he made cedars as plentiful as sycamore trees that are in the lowland.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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