1 Kings 10:27

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 vale, for abundance.

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Other Translations for 1 Kings 10:27

BSB
The king made silver as common in Jerusalem as stones, and cedar as abundant as sycamore in the foothills.
AKJV
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 vale, for abundance.
CPDV
And he caused silver to be as abundant in Jerusalem as stones, and he supplied a multitude of cedars like the sycamores that grow in the plains.
ERV
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.
NHEB
The king made silver to be in Jerusalem as stones, and cedars made he to be as the sycamore trees that are in the lowland, for abundance.
SMT
And the king will give silver in Jerusalem, as stones, and cedars he gave as sycamores which are in the plain for multitude.

Commentary for 1 Kings 10:27

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 Kings 10:27
Summary
Silver becomes common as stones due to extraordinary abundance
Place
Jerusalem
Event
Silver abundance compared to stones
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Narrative