2 Chronicles 9:13 cpdv — Now the weight of the gold, which was being brought to Solomon throughout each year, was six hundred sixty-six talents…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Now the weight of the gold, which was being brought to Solomon throughout each year, was six hundred sixty-six talents of gold, "

— 2 Chronicles 9:13, Catholic Public Domain Version

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2 Chronicles 9 — Context

10

Then too, the servants of Hiram, with the servants of Solomon, brought gold from Ophir, and wood from thyine trees, and very precious gems.

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And the king made, from this particular thyine wood, steps in the house of the Lord, and in the house of the king, and also harps and psalteries for the singing men. Never was there seen such wood in the land of Judah.

12

Then king Solomon gave to the queen of Sheba all that she desired, and all that she requested, and much more than what she had brought to him. And returning, she went away to her own land with her servants.

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Now the weight of the gold, which was being brought to Solomon throughout each year, was six hundred sixty-six talents of gold,

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apart from the sum that the legates of various nations and the merchants were accustomed to bring, and apart from the gold and silver that all the kings of Arabia, and the princes of the lands, were bringing together for Solomon.

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And so, king Solomon made two hundred gold spears, from six hundred gold pieces, the amount used for each spear,

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and also three hundred gold shields, from three hundred gold pieces, which covered each shield. And the king placed them in the armory, which was situated in a forest.

2 Chronicles 9:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 9:13 say?
2 Chronicles 9:13 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Now the weight of the gold, which was being brought to Solomon throughout each year, was six hundred sixty-six talents of gold, ”
Where is 2 Chronicles 9:13 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 9:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 9, verse 13.
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 9:13.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 9:13 in?
2 Chronicles 9:13 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 9:13?
2 Chronicles 9:13 reads (CPDV): “Now the weight of the gold, which was being brought to Solomon throughout each year, was six hundred sixty-six talents of gold, ” 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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