And Hiram sent to the king sixscore talents of gold.
1 Kings 9:14 falls within the account of Solomon's reign, which covers the undivided kingdom under Solomon. That account of Solomon's reign forms the first major section of 1 Kings. It parallels the first nine chapters of 2 Chronicles. Hiram sent to Solomon 120 talents of gold, valued at $3,484,800. That gift is one example of the abundance of gold Solomon received.
1 Kings 9:14 falls within the account of Solomon's reign, which covers the undivided kingdom under Solomon. That account of Solomon's reign forms the first major section of 1 Kings. It parallels the first nine chapters of 2 Chronicles. Hiram sent to Solomon 120 talents of gold, valued at $3,484,800. That gift is one example of the abundance of gold Solomon received.