2 Chronicles 9:20 web — All king Solomon's drinking vessels were of gold, and all the vessels of the house of the forest of Lebanon were of pur…

World English Bible

"All king Solomon's drinking vessels were of gold, and all the vessels of the house of the forest of Lebanon were of pure gold: silver was nothing accounted of in the days of Solomon."

— 2 Chronicles 9:20, World English Bible

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2 Chronicles 9 — Context

17

Moreover the king made a great throne of ivory, and overlaid it with pure gold.

18

And there were six steps to the throne, with a footstool of gold, which were fastened to the throne, and stays on either side by the place of the seat, and two lions standing beside the stays.

19

Twelve lions stood there on the one side and on the other on the six steps: there was nothing like it made in any kingdom.

20

All king Solomon's drinking vessels were of gold, and all the vessels of the house of the forest of Lebanon were of pure gold: silver was nothing accounted of in the days of Solomon.

21

For the king had ships that went to Tarshish with the servants of Huram; once every three years came the ships of Tarshish, bringing gold, and silver, ivory, and apes, and peacocks.

22

So king Solomon exceeded all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom.

23

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

2 Chronicles 9:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 9:20 say?
2 Chronicles 9:20 in the World English Bible reads: “All king Solomon's drinking vessels were of gold, and all the vessels of the house of the forest of Lebanon were of pure gold: silver was nothing accounted of in the days of Solomon.”
Where is 2 Chronicles 9:20 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 9:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 9, verse 20.
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 9:20.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 9:20 in?
2 Chronicles 9:20 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 9:20?
2 Chronicles 9:20 reads (WEB): “All king Solomon's drinking vessels were of gold, and all the vessels of the house of the forest of Lebanon were of pure gold: silver was nothing accounted of in the days of Solomon.” 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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