2Ch 1:16 | KingComments | STEP | Now that he has gained wisdom, he does not bury his talent, but goes to work with it. He gathers all that is needed for his reign, a reign in glory. He buys 1,400 chariots and ensures 12,000 horsemen. This army is partly stationed in chariot cities, i.e. in strategic locations in the land. Another part he keeps under his direct control in Jerusalem. The riches and treasures of silver and gold he collects do not mean his fall, as in the first book of the Kings, but increase his power and glory. They are symbols of the riches of the church of God with which it is built, such as “gold, silver and precious stones” ( ) of which Paul speaks as the precious metals built on the foundation.

‏ 2 Chronicles 1:16

Possessions of Solomon

Now that he has gained wisdom, he does not bury his talent, but goes to work with it. He gathers all that is needed for his reign, a reign in glory.

He buys 1,400 chariots and ensures 12,000 horsemen. This army is partly stationed in chariot cities, i.e. in strategic locations in the land. Another part he keeps under his direct control in Jerusalem.

The riches and treasures of silver and gold he collects do not mean his fall, as in the first book of the Kings, but increase his power and glory. They are symbols of the riches of the church of God with which it is built, such as “gold, silver and precious stones” (1Cor 3:12a) of which Paul speaks as the precious metals built on the foundation.