2 Chronicles 9:24

And they brought every man his present, vessels of silver, and vessels of gold, and raiment, harness, and spices, horses, and mules, a rate year by year.

Cross-references

2 Chronicles 9:9 gives the specific example of the queen of Sheba's lavish gifts, which is the type of present mentioned generally in the main verse.

In 2 Chronicles 32:23, many bring gifts to Hezekiah—a later parallel of a king receiving tribute after divine deliverance.

1 Samuel 10:27 shows Saul receiving no gifts from some subjects—a stark contrast to Solomon, who received presents from all kings yearly.

In 1 Kings 10:25, the same annual tribute list appears verbatim, confirming the parallel account of Solomon's wealth.

Psalm 72:15 Allusion

In Psalm 72:15, the psalmist prays for gold from Sheba to be given to Solomon—a prophetic anticipation of this very tribute.

In 1 Kings 9:14, Hiram sends 120 talents of gold to Solomon, a specific instance of the annual tribute listed here.

In 1 Kings 10:10, the Queen of Sheba gives gold, spices, and precious stones—a specific fulfillment of the annual tribute described here.

Ezra 4:20 Contrast

In Ezra 4:20, foreign kings exact tribute from Jerusalem—the opposite of Solomon receiving gifts, highlighting reversal.

In 1 Chronicles 18:10, King Tou sends gifts to David—a similar tribute to a king, but earlier in history.