✨The Surprising Reality
When Solomon received 666 talents of gold in a single year (circa 950 BC), it was enough to pave a wide courtyard in pure metal.
🤔The Context Question
But here's what most people don't realize: that influx was part of a larger trade system involving Arabia and Egypt.
📚What We Know
Assyrian inscriptions and Egyptian records reference tribute flow through Yemenite caravan routes. Archaeologists uncovered gold hoards in southern Arabia dated to that same century. But understanding the full economic network requires exploring the trade-route overlays and timeline slider.
Explore the Full Context
Jump to 950 BC and see exactly where Solomon's gold came from—discover how that influx supported his Temple-building projects.
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King Solomon
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Yemeni Gold Hoards
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📖Biblical References
Scripture references supporting this historical context