OLD TESTAMENT

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.

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Verse 21. No silver vessels, ( Calmet.) though there was a great abundance of that metal, verse 27. It was not deemed worthy to be admitted at the king’s table. Bible.

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