John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Chronicles 9:1-31
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历代志下 9:13 Cunpss
John Gill
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Chronicles 9:1-31
A study in the matter of fame. The first twelve verses of this chapter—a chapter which otherwise offers little homiletic matter—put before us a very favourable instance of the legitimate operation of a great force in this world, the force called fame. It may sometimes be more pleasantly viewed under the description and title of an attraction , but it is a force under any circumstances, and often a very great one. The instance before us is a "favourable" one, because it is exhibited and... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Chronicles 9:13-27
Gold and silver. The chronicler who records these events of Solomon's reign dwells upon the abundance of gold and silver as one who takes a delight in his story. And there was something in which to triumph, if not to rejoice; for it spoke of a certain excellency and strength which has its own value. But what was (or is) the value of it? We may consider the extent to which the plentifulness of silver and gold is— I. A SOURCE OF PRESENT GRATIFICATION . Undoubtedly Solomon, his... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Chronicles 9:13-31
The glory of Solomon. I. THE VASTNESS OF HIS WEALTH . ( 2 Chronicles 9:13 , 2 Chronicles 9:14 , 2 Chronicles 9:21 , 2 Chronicles 9:24 .) 1 . Its sources. 2 . Its amount. 666 talents of gold per annum, not reckoning the silver as abundant as stones ( 2 Chronicles 9:27 ). Estimating a talent at £5475 sterling, the gold would reach the immense total of £3,646,350 sterling per annum. 3 . Its use. It was employed: 4 . Its credibility. The above account... read more
Donald C. Fleming
Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Chronicles 9:1-31
Solomon’s greatness (8:1-9:31)Other building programs of Solomon are outlined. The Chronicler adds a note that the reason Solomon built a separate palace for his Egyptian wife was to preserve the holiness of the throne. This point is important to the Chronicler, who wants to show that the Davidic kings, on the whole, tried to remain faithful to God. He notes in addition that Solomon organized the temple services according to the plan that David had laid down (8:1-18; see notes on 1 Kings... read more
E.W. Bullinger
E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Chronicles 9:13
six hundred and threescore and six. App-10 . read more
James Burton Coffman
Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 2 Chronicles 9:13
100Solomon multiplies unto himself silver and gold:"Now the weight of gold that came to Solomon in one year was six hundred and threescore and six talents of gold, besides that which the merchants and traders brought: and all the kings of Arabia and the governors of the country brought gold and silver to Solomon. And king Solomon made two hundred bucklers of beaten gold; six hundred shekels of beaten gold went to one buckler. And he made three hundred shields of beaten gold; three hundred... read more
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Chronicles 9:13
13. Now the weight of gold that came to Solomon in one year—(See on :-). six hundred and threescore and six talents of gold—The sum named is equal to £3,646,350; and if we take the proportion of silver ( :-), which is not taken into consideration, at one to nine, there would be about £200,000, making a yearly supply of nearly £6,000,000, being a vast amount for an infant effort in maritime commerce [NAPIER]. read more
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Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Chronicles 9:13-30
We have here Solomon in his throne, and Solomon in his grave; for the throne would not secure him from the grave. Mors sceptra ligonibus aequat?Death wrenches from the hand the sceptre as well as the spade. I. Here is Solomon reigning in wealth and power, in ease and fulness, such as, for aught I know, could never since be paralleled by any king whatsoever. In cannot pretend to be critical in comparing the grandeur of Solomon with that of some of the great princes of the earth. But I may... read more