2 Chronicles 9:10 bbe — And the servants of Huram and the servants of Solomon, in addition to gold from Ophir, came back with sandal-wood and j…

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"And the servants of Huram and the servants of Solomon, in addition to gold from Ophir, came back with sandal-wood and jewels."

— 2 Chronicles 9:10, Bible in Basic English

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2 Chronicles 9 — Context

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Happy are your wives and happy these your servants whose place is ever before you, hearing your words of wisdom.

8

Praise be to the Lord your God whose pleasure it was to put you on the seat of his kingdom to be king for the Lord your God: because, in his love for Israel, it was the purpose of your God to make them strong for ever, he made you king over them, to be their judge in righteousness.

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And she gave the king a hundred and twenty talents of gold, and a great store of spices and jewels: never had such spices been seen as the queen of Sheba gave to Solomon.

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And the servants of Huram and the servants of Solomon, in addition to gold from Ophir, came back with sandal-wood and jewels.

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And with the sandal-wood the king made steps for the house of the Lord and for the king's house, and instruments of music for the makers of melody; never before had such been seen in the land of Judah.

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And King Solomon gave the queen of Sheba all her desire, whatever she made request for, in addition to what she had taken to the king. So she went back to her country with her servants.

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Now the weight of gold which came to Solomon in one year was six hundred and sixty-six talents;

2 Chronicles 9:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 9:10 say?
2 Chronicles 9:10 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And the servants of Huram and the servants of Solomon, in addition to gold from Ophir, came back with sandal-wood and jewels.”
Where is 2 Chronicles 9:10 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 9:10 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 9, verse 10.
Who wrote 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 2 Chronicles about?
2 Chronicles narrates Solomon's reign and the kings of Judah down to the exile, with particular emphasis on the temple and faithful worship. It ends with Cyrus's decree authorizing the return — a note of hope for a people just home from Babylon.
What are the major themes of 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles explores themes including Temple, Worship, Faithful Kings, Reform, Return. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Chronicles 9:10.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 9:10 in?
2 Chronicles 9:10 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 2 Chronicles 9:10?
2 Chronicles 9:10 reads (BBE): “And the servants of Huram and the servants of Solomon, in addition to gold from Ophir, came back with sandal-wood and jewels.” 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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