2 Chronicles 9:21 nasb — For the king had ships which went to Tarshish with the servants of Huram; once every three years the ships of Tarshish…

NASB

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

— 2 Chronicles 9:21, NASB

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2 Chronicles 9 — Context

18

There were six steps to the throne and a footstool in gold attached to the throne, and arms on each side of the seat, and two lions standing beside the arms.

19

Twelve lions were standing there on the six steps on the one side and on the other; nothing like it was made for any other 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 not considered valuable in the days of Solomon.

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

22

So King Solomon became greater than all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom.

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And all the kings of the earth were seeking the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom which God had put in his heart.

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

2 Chronicles 9:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 9:21 say?
2 Chronicles 9:21 in the NASB reads: “For the king had ships which went to Tarshish with the servants of Huram; once every three years the ships of Tarshish came bringing gold and silver, ivory and apes and peacocks.”
Where is 2 Chronicles 9:21 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 9:21 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 9, verse 21.
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 9:21.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 9:21 in?
2 Chronicles 9:21 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 9:21?
2 Chronicles 9:21 reads (NASB): “For the king had ships which went to Tarshish with the servants of Huram; once every three years the ships of Tarshish came bringing gold and silver, ivory and apes and peacocks.” 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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