1 Kings 10:21

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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. None were of silver, because it was considered of little value in the days of Solomon.

Context

18Moreover the king made a great throne of ivory, and overlaid it with the finest gold.

19There were six steps to the throne, and the top of the throne was round behind; and there were armrests on either side by the place of the seat, and two lions standing beside the armrests.

20Twelve lions stood there on the one side and on the other on the six steps. Nothing like it was made in any kingdom.

21All king Solomon)’s drinking vessels were of gold, and all the vessels of the House of the Forest of Lebanon were of pure gold. None were of silver, because it was considered of little value in the days of Solomon.

22For the king had a fleet of Tarshish) at sea with Hiram’s fleet. Once every three years the fleet of Tarshish came, bringing gold, silver, ivory, apes, and peacocks.

23So king Solomon exceeded all the kings of the earth in riches and in wisdom.

24All the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart.

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