1 Kings 10:27
1 Kings 10:27 in Multiple Translations
The king made silver as common in Jerusalem as stones, and cedar as abundant as sycamore in the foothills.
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.
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.
And the king made silver as common as stones in Jerusalem and cedars like the sycamore-trees of the lowlands in number.
The king made silver as plentiful in Jerusalem as stones, and cedar wood as plentiful as sycamore-figs in the foothills.
And the King gaue siluer in Ierusalem as stones, and gaue cedars as the wilde figtrees that growe abundantly in the plaine.
And the king maketh the silver in Jerusalem as stones, and the cedars he hath made as the sycamores that [are] in the low country, for abundance.
The king made silver as common as stones in Jerusalem, and cedars as common as the sycamore trees that are in the lowland.
And the king made silver to be in Jerusalem as stones, and cedars he made to be as the sycamore trees that are in the vale, for abundance.
And he made silver to be as plentiful in Jerusalem as stones: and cedars to be as common as sycamores which grow in the plains.
During the years that Solomon was king, silver became as common in Jerusalem as stones; and lumber from cedar trees in the foothills of Judah was as plentiful as lumber from fig trees.
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1 Kings 10:27 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּתֵּ֨ן
הַ/מֶּ֧לֶךְ
אֶת
הַ/כֶּ֛סֶף
בִּ/ירוּשָׁלִַ֖ם
כָּ/אֲבָנִ֑ים
וְ/אֵ֣ת
הָ/אֲרָזִ֗ים
נָתַ֛ן
כַּ/שִּׁקְמִ֥ים
אֲשֶׁר
בַּ/שְּׁפֵלָ֖ה
לָ/רֹֽב
וַ/יִּתֵּ֨ן
nâthan
H5414
to give
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
הַ/מֶּ֧לֶךְ
melek
H4428
King's
Art | N-ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
הַ/כֶּ֛סֶף
keçeph
H3701
silver
Art | N-ms
בִּ/ירוּשָׁלִַ֖ם
Yᵉrûwshâlaim
H3389
Jerusalem
Prep | N-proper
כָּ/אֲבָנִ֑ים
ʼeben
H68
stone
Prep | N-fp
וְ/אֵ֣ת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
הָ/אֲרָזִ֗ים
ʼerez
H730
cedar
Art | N-mp
נָתַ֛ן
nâthan
H5414
to give
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
כַּ/שִּׁקְמִ֥ים
shiqmâh
H8256
sycamore
Prep | N-fp
אֲשֶׁר
ʼăsher
H834
which
Rel
בַּ/שְּׁפֵלָ֖ה
shᵉphêlâh
H8219
Shephelah
Prep | N-fs
לָ/רֹֽב
rôb
H7230
abundance
Prep | N-cs
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Kings 10:27
וַ/יִּתֵּ֨ן
nâthan
H5414
"to give"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This word means to give, put, or set something, with a wide range of applications. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, describing God's actions and human interactions. The word is used to convey giving, selling, or exchanging something.
Definition: : give/deliver/send/produce 1) to give, put, set 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to give, bestow, grant, permit, ascribe, employ, devote, consecrate, dedicate, pay wages, sell, exchange, lend, commit, entrust, give over, deliver up, yield produce, occasion, produce, requite to, report, mention, utter, stretch out, extend 1a2) to put, set, put on, put upon, set, appoint, assign, designate 1a3) to make, constitute 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be given, be bestowed, be provided, be entrusted to, be granted to, be permitted, be issued, be published, be uttered, be assigned 1b2) to be set, be put, be made, be inflicted 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be given, be bestowed, be given up, be delivered up 1c2) to be put upon
Usage: Occurs in 1816 OT verses. KJV: add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, [idiom] avenge, [idiom] be (healed), bestow, bring (forth, hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, [phrase] cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, [idiom] doubtless, [idiom] without fail, fasten, frame, [idiom] get, give (forth, over, up), grant, hang (up), [idiom] have, [idiom] indeed, lay (unto charge, up), (give) leave, lend, let (out), [phrase] lie, lift up, make, [phrase] O that, occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, [idiom] pull, put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send (out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), [phrase] sing, [phrase] slander, strike, (sub-) mit, suffer, [idiom] surely, [idiom] take, thrust, trade, turn, utter, [phrase] weep, [phrase] willingly, [phrase] withdraw, [phrase] would (to) God, yield. See also: Genesis 1:17; Genesis 40:21; Exodus 30:12.
הַ/מֶּ֧לֶךְ
melek
H4428
"King's"
Art | N-ms
This word refers to a king or royal person, like King David or King Saul. It can also describe something related to a king, like the King's Valley in Genesis. The Bible often uses this word to talk about the rulers of Israel.
Definition: King's (Valley) (Gen.14.17)
Usage: Occurs in 1919 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Genesis 14:1; Joshua 10:39; 1 Samuel 16:1.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
הַ/כֶּ֛סֶף
keçeph
H3701
"silver"
Art | N-ms
Silver or money, often referring to payment or wealth, like the silver talents in Matthew 25. It can also describe silver as a valuable metal or ornament.
Definition: : money/payment/silver 1) silver, money 1a) silver 1a1) as metal 1a2) as ornament 1a3) as colour 1b) money, shekels, talents
Usage: Occurs in 343 OT verses. KJV: money, price, silver(-ling). See also: Genesis 13:2; Numbers 22:18; 2 Chronicles 1:17.
בִּ/ירוּשָׁלִַ֖ם
Yᵉrûwshâlaim
H3389
"Jerusalem"
Prep | N-proper
Jerusalem is the capital city of Palestine, also known as the city of peace. It was the chief city of the united kingdom and the nation of Judah after the split.
Definition: § Jerusalem = "teaching of peace" the chief city of Palestine and capital of the united kingdom and the nation of Judah after the split
Usage: Occurs in 600 OT verses. KJV: Jerusalem. See also: Joshua 10:1; 2 Kings 22:14; 2 Chronicles 24:6.
כָּ/אֲבָנִ֑ים
ʼeben
H68
"stone"
Prep | N-fp
In the Bible, this word refers to a stone, which could be a rock, a weight, or even a precious gem. It is used to describe a variety of objects, from building materials to hailstones. The KJV translates it as stone or weight.
Definition: : weight 1) stone (large or small) 1a) common stone (in natural state) 1b) stone, as material 1b1) of tablets 1b2) marble, hewn stones 1c) precious stones, stones of fire 1d) stones containing metal (ore), tool for work or weapon 1e) weight 1f) plummet (stones of destruction) also made of metal 1g) stonelike objects, eg hailstones, stony heart, ice 1h) sacred object, as memorial Samuel set up to mark where God helped Israel to defeat the Philistines 1i) (simile) 1i1) sinking in water, motionlessness 1i2) strength, firmness, solidity 1i3) commonness 1j) (metaph) 1j1) petrified with terror 1j2) perverse, hard heart
Usage: Occurs in 239 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] carbuncle, [phrase] mason, [phrase] plummet, (chalk-, hail-, head-, sling-) stone(-ny), (divers) weight(-s). See also: Genesis 2:12; 1 Samuel 6:15; Psalms 91:12.
וְ/אֵ֣ת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
הָ/אֲרָזִ֗ים
ʼerez
H730
"cedar"
Art | N-mp
A cedar tree, known for its strength and durability, like the cedar wood used to build Solomon's temple in 1 Kings 5-6. The cedar tree was highly valued in ancient times for its timber and wood.
Definition: 1) cedar 1a) cedar tree 1b) cedar timber, cedar wood (in building) 1c) cedar wood (in purifications)
Usage: Occurs in 69 OT verses. KJV: cedar (tree). See also: Leviticus 14:4; 1 Chronicles 22:4; Psalms 29:5.
נָתַ֛ן
nâthan
H5414
"to give"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
This word means to give, put, or set something, with a wide range of applications. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, describing God's actions and human interactions. The word is used to convey giving, selling, or exchanging something.
Definition: : give/deliver/send/produce 1) to give, put, set 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to give, bestow, grant, permit, ascribe, employ, devote, consecrate, dedicate, pay wages, sell, exchange, lend, commit, entrust, give over, deliver up, yield produce, occasion, produce, requite to, report, mention, utter, stretch out, extend 1a2) to put, set, put on, put upon, set, appoint, assign, designate 1a3) to make, constitute 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be given, be bestowed, be provided, be entrusted to, be granted to, be permitted, be issued, be published, be uttered, be assigned 1b2) to be set, be put, be made, be inflicted 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be given, be bestowed, be given up, be delivered up 1c2) to be put upon
Usage: Occurs in 1816 OT verses. KJV: add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, [idiom] avenge, [idiom] be (healed), bestow, bring (forth, hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, [phrase] cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, [idiom] doubtless, [idiom] without fail, fasten, frame, [idiom] get, give (forth, over, up), grant, hang (up), [idiom] have, [idiom] indeed, lay (unto charge, up), (give) leave, lend, let (out), [phrase] lie, lift up, make, [phrase] O that, occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, [idiom] pull, put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send (out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), [phrase] sing, [phrase] slander, strike, (sub-) mit, suffer, [idiom] surely, [idiom] take, thrust, trade, turn, utter, [phrase] weep, [phrase] willingly, [phrase] withdraw, [phrase] would (to) God, yield. See also: Genesis 1:17; Genesis 40:21; Exodus 30:12.
כַּ/שִּׁקְמִ֥ים
shiqmâh
H8256
"sycamore"
Prep | N-fp
A sycamore tree is a type of fig tree, mentioned in the Bible as a common tree in Israel, like the one Zacchaeus climbed in Luke 19. It was a notable landmark and provided shade.
Definition: sycamore tree (bearing figs)
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: sycamore (fruit, tree). See also: 1 Kings 10:27; 2 Chronicles 9:27; Psalms 78:47.
אֲשֶׁר
ʼăsher
H834
"which"
Rel
This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.
Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when
Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.
בַּ/שְּׁפֵלָ֖ה
shᵉphêlâh
H8219
"Shephelah"
Prep | N-fs
The Shephelah refers to the lowlands in Palestine, near the coast. This region is west of the Judean mountains. It appears in the Bible as a geographic location.
Definition: 1) lowland, valley 1a) lowland 1a1) strip west of Judean mountains (technical term) 1a1a) the Shephelah 1a2) strip near coast north of Carmel
Usage: Occurs in 19 OT verses. KJV: low country, (low) plain, vale(-ley). See also: Deuteronomy 1:7; 1 Chronicles 27:28; Jeremiah 17:26.
לָ/רֹֽב
rôb
H7230
"abundance"
Prep | N-cs
Describes abundance or greatness in the Bible, used to talk about God's power and creation in Psalms and Isaiah.
Definition: 1) multitude, abundance, greatness 1a) multitude 1a1) abundance, abundantly 1a2) numerous 1b) greatness
Usage: Occurs in 145 OT verses. KJV: abundance(-antly), all, [idiom] common (sort), excellent, great(-ly, -ness, number), huge, be increased, long, many, more in number, most, much, multitude, plenty(-ifully), [idiom] very (age). See also: Genesis 16:10; Job 32:7; Psalms 5:8.
Study Notes — 1 Kings 10:27
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- 1 Kings 10:27 Summary
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- Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 10:27
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Kings 10:27
- Trapp's Commentary on 1 Kings 10:27
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Kings 10:27
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Kings 10:27
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Kings 10:27
- Barnes' Notes on 1 Kings 10:27
- Whedon's Commentary on 1 Kings 10:27
- Sermons on 1 Kings 10:27
Context — Solomon’s Wealth and Splendor
25Year after year, each visitor would bring his tribute: articles of silver and gold, clothing, weapons, spices, horses, and mules.
26Solomon accumulated 1,400 chariots and 12,000 horses, which he stationed in the chariot cities and also with him in Jerusalem.
27The king made silver as common in Jerusalem as stones, and cedar as abundant as sycamore in the foothills.
28Solomon’s horses were imported from Egypt and Kue; the royal merchants purchased them from Kue. 29A chariot could be imported from Egypt for six hundred shekels of silver, and a horse for a hundred and fifty. Likewise, they exported them to all the kings of the Hittites and to the kings of Aram.Cross References
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| 1 | 2 Chronicles 1:15–17 | The king made silver and gold as common in Jerusalem as stones, and cedar as abundant as sycamore in the foothills. Solomon’s horses were imported from Egypt and Kue; the royal merchants purchased them from Kue. A chariot could be imported from Egypt for six hundred shekels of silver, and a horse for a hundred and fifty. Likewise, they exported them to all the kings of the Hittites and to the kings of Aram. |
| 2 | Deuteronomy 17:17 | He must not take many wives for himself, lest his heart go astray. He must not accumulate for himself large amounts of silver and gold. |
| 3 | 2 Chronicles 9:27 | The king made silver as common in Jerusalem as stones, and cedar as abundant as sycamore in the foothills. |
| 4 | Job 22:24–25 | and consign your gold to the dust and the gold of Ophir to the stones of the ravines, then the Almighty will be your gold and the finest silver for you. |
1 Kings 10:27 Summary
This verse, 1 Kings 10:27, tells us about a time when King Solomon made silver and cedar very common in Jerusalem, showing how rich and prosperous the city had become. This was a result of God's blessing on Solomon and the nation of Israel, as promised in Deuteronomy 8:7-10. It reminds us that true prosperity and blessing come from trusting and following God, as taught in Psalm 37:3-7. Just as Solomon's wealth was a gift from God, we can trust God to provide for our needs and use what we have to bless others and honor Him.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for silver to be as common as stones in Jerusalem?
This phrase, found in 1 Kings 10:27, indicates a time of great prosperity and wealth in Jerusalem during King Solomon's reign, much like the abundance described in Deuteronomy 8:7-10, where God promises to bless His people with rich provision if they obey Him.
Why is cedar compared to sycamore in this verse?
The comparison of cedar to sycamore in 1 Kings 10:27 highlights the abundance of cedar, a highly valued wood, during Solomon's time, emphasizing the king's wealth and the prosperity of Jerusalem, as also seen in the description of the temple's construction in 1 Kings 5:6-10.
Is this verse suggesting that wealth and material prosperity are the ultimate goals for believers?
While 1 Kings 10:27 describes a time of great material prosperity, the Bible teaches that true prosperity and blessing come from following God's commands and trusting in Him, as seen in Psalm 37:3-7 and Matthew 6:33, where prioritizing God's kingdom and righteousness is emphasized over earthly wealth.
How does this verse relate to the broader story of Solomon's reign?
1 Kings 10:27 is part of the narrative of Solomon's reign, showcasing his wealth and wisdom, which were gifts from God, as mentioned in 1 Kings 3:10-14, and demonstrating how Solomon used these blessings to establish Israel as a prominent nation, as described in 1 Kings 10:1-29.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can trust God for my daily provisions, just as Solomon trusted God for the prosperity of Jerusalem?
- How can I use the resources God has given me to bless others and bring glory to Him, as Solomon did with the wealth and wisdom he received?
- What does it mean for me to 'seek first the kingdom of God' in my own life, as taught in Matthew 6:33, and how does this relate to the prosperity described in 1 Kings 10:27?
- In what ways can I cultivate a heart of gratitude for the blessings I have, whether they seem abundant or scarce, and trust in God's goodness as Solomon did?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 10:27
And the king made silver to be in Jerusalem as stones,.... By the vast quantity he received from Tarshish; this is an hyperbolical expression: and cedars made he to be as the sycamore trees that are
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Kings 10:27
Sycamore trees were vile and common. See .
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Kings 10:27
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.Ver. 27. And the king made silver.] Heb., Gave. And herein Jerusalem became a slender representation of the Jerusalem which is above: where money, the monarch of this world, is nothing set by.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Kings 10:27
(27) Made silver . . . as stones.—This influx of wealth is specially noted as enriching Jerusalem, probably without preventing the imposition of heavy burdens on the provinces. Hence the division of interest and allegiance manifested at the accession of Rehoboam. In the earlier years of the reign its prosperity is described as extending to all “Judah and Israel” (1 Kings 4:20). But the wealth gathered by tribute, and by a commerce entirely in the hands of the king, would enrich only the Court and the capital; and much Oriental history, both ancient and modern, shows that such enrichment might leave the general population impoverished and oppressed
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Kings 10:27
Verse 27. Made silver - as stones] He destroyed its value by making it so exceedingly plenty. As the sycamore trees] He planted many cedars, and doubtless had much cedar wood imported; so that it became as common as the sycamore trees, which appear to have grown there in great abundance. This is considered to be a tree that partakes of the nature of the fig tree, and of the mulberry. Of the former it has the fruit, and of the latter the leaves; that is, the fruit had a considerable resemblance to the fig, and the leaf to that of the mulberry tree: hence its name sycamore, from the Greek συκον, a fig, and μορεα, a mulberry tree.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Kings 10:27
27. silver] Here the LXX. has ‘gold and silver,’ and so too in the parallel passage 2 Chronicles 9:27, and where the passage is inserted 2 Chronicles 1:15 the LXX. reads τὸἀργύριονκαὶτὸχρυσίον. in the vale] The word (Shefelah) here rendered ‘vale’ is the name of that low-lying part of Palestine which stretches westward from the mountains of Judah to the Mediterranean (cf. Joshua 9:1; Joshua 12:8). The R.V. has always distinguished this as the lowland. It was a district fertile and specially well-wooded. The Hebrew word though at first only descriptive, became at last a proper name ‘Sephela.’ See 1Ma 12:38.
Barnes' Notes on 1 Kings 10:27
Made silver as stones - This strong hyperbole marks in the most striking way the great wealth and prosperity of the capital during Solomon’s reign.
Whedon's Commentary on 1 Kings 10:27
27. Cedars made he to be as the sycamore — That is, he imported so much of this valuable wood for building purposes that it lost its rarity in the eyes of the people, and became as common to sight as
Sermons on 1 Kings 10:27
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Beware of a Satanic Set-Up by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher begins by emphasizing the urgency of the times, stating that the night is far spent and the day is at hand. He urges the listeners to cast off the work |
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And David Took Him More Wives Out of Jerusalem. by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer reflects on the troubling decision of King David to take more wives in Jerusalem, contrasting this with the biblical law that cautions against such actions to prevent th |
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The Distance of Difference by T. Austin-Sparks | T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the significant spiritual journey from Horeb to Kadesh-barnea, illustrating how the eleven-day journey turned into forty years due to the 'distance of d |
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From the Wilderness to the Land by T. Austin-Sparks | T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the journey from the wilderness to the promised land, illustrating the spiritual distance between Christians and Christ. He explains that the forty year |