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What does 2 Chronicles 9:20 mean?

All of Solomon’s drinking cups were gold, and all the utensils in the Hall of the Forest of Lebanon were pure gold. Silver was considered worthless in Solomon’s day. 2 Chronicles 9:20 - Modern Text Bible

(Solomon’s wealth was so great that even everyday items were made of gold, making silver seem cheap by comparison.)