2 Chronicles 9:27 asv — And the king made silver to be in Jerusalem as stones, and cedars made he to be as the sycomore-trees that are in the l…

American Standard Version

"And the king made silver to be in Jerusalem as stones, and cedars made he to be as the sycomore-trees that are in the lowland, for abundance. "

— 2 Chronicles 9:27, American Standard Version

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2 Chronicles 9 — Context

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And they brought every man his tribute, vessels of silver, and vessels of gold, and raiment, armor, and spices, horses, and mules, a rate year by year.

25

And Solomon had four thousand stalls for horses and chariots, and twelve thousand horsemen, that he bestowed in the chariot cities, and with the king at Jerusalem.

26

And he ruled over all the kings from the River even unto the land of the Philistines, and to the border of Egypt.

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And the king made silver to be in Jerusalem as stones, and cedars made he to be as the sycomore-trees that are in the lowland, for abundance.

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And they brought horses for Solomon out of Egypt, and out of all lands.

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Now the rest of the acts of Solomon, first and last, are they not written in the history of Nathan the prophet, and in the prophecy of Ahijah the Shilonite, and in the visions of Iddo the seer concerning Jeroboam the son of Nebat?

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And Solomon reigned in Jerusalem over all Israel forty years.

2 Chronicles 9:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 9:27 say?
2 Chronicles 9:27 in the American Standard Version reads: “And the king made silver to be in Jerusalem as stones, and cedars made he to be as the sycomore-trees that are in the lowland, for abundance. ”
Where is 2 Chronicles 9:27 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 9:27 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 9, verse 27.
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 9:27.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 9:27 in?
2 Chronicles 9:27 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 2 Chronicles 9:27?
2 Chronicles 9:27 reads (ASV): “And the king made silver to be in Jerusalem as stones, and cedars made he to be as the sycomore-trees that are in the lowland, for abundance. ” 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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