Ecclesiastes 2:8

I gathered me also silver and gold, and the peculiar treasure of kings and of the provinces: I gat me men singers and women singers, and the delights of the sons of men, as musical instruments, and that of all sorts.

Cross-reference

2 Chronicles 9:11 Historical context

2 Chronicles 9:11 mentions lyres and harps made for singers, directly connecting to the singers in Solomon's court.

2 Chronicles 9:15–21 Historical context

2 Chronicles 9:15-21 details Solomon's immense wealth in gold and furnishings, confirming the treasures he gathered.

2 Chronicles 8:18 Historical context

In 2 Chronicles 8:18, Solomon receives 450 talents of gold from Ophir — a specific historical instance of the wealth he gathered.

Amos 6:5 Parallel

In Amos 6:5, the wealthy sing idle songs with harps — a direct parallel to Solomon's singers, though Amos condemns this luxury.

In 1 Chronicles 25:1, David sets apart musicians for temple prophecy — contrasting with Solomon's personal singers acquired for pleasure.

In 1 Chronicles 25:6, temple musicians serve under direction for the house of God — a sacred purpose unlike Solomon's secular singers.

Psalm 39:6 Parallel

Psalm 39:6 highlights the futility of heaping wealth, mirroring the vanity of Solomon's gathering of riches and pleasures.

In Psalm 150:3-5, music is used to praise God — contrasting with Solomon's self-indulgent gathering of singers.

1 Kings 9:14 Historical context

1 Kings 9:14 records Hiram's gift of 120 talents of gold to Solomon, illustrating one source of the gathered treasure.

1 Kings 9:28 Historical context

1 Kings 9:28 adds that Solomon also received 420 talents of gold from Ophir, another source of his wealth.

1 Kings 10:10 Historical context

1 Kings 10:10 details the Queen of Sheba's gift of gold and spices, contributing to Solomon's treasures.