7 occurrences

'Precious' in the Bible

He decorated the temple with precious stones; the gold he used came from Parvaim.

Verse ConceptsAdornment, Of BuildingsBeing Beautiful

When the queen of Sheba heard about Solomon, she came to challenge him with difficult questions. She arrived in Jerusalem with a great display of pomp, bringing with her camels carrying spices, a very large quantity of gold, and precious gems. She visited Solomon and discussed with him everything that was on her mind.

Verse ConceptsHerbs And SpicesJewelsMission, Of IsraelQueensVisitingRelationship Troubles

She gave the king 120 talents of gold and a very large quantity of spices and precious gems. The quantity of spices the queen of Sheba gave King Solomon has never been matched.

Verse ConceptsCoinageGoldHerbs And Spices

(Huram's servants, aided by Solomon's servants, brought gold from Ophir, as well as fine timber and precious gems.

Their father gave them many presents, including silver, gold, and other precious items, along with fortified cities in Judah. But he gave the kingdom to Jehoram because he was the firstborn.

Verse ConceptsFirstbornGoldInheritance, MaterialBirthrights

Many were bringing presents to the Lord in Jerusalem and precious gifts to King Hezekiah of Judah. From that time on he was respected by all the nations.

Verse ConceptsGifts

Hezekiah was very wealthy and greatly respected. He made storehouses for his silver, gold, precious stones, spices, and all his other valuable possessions.

Verse ConceptsGoldHerbs And SpicesSilver

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Treasured (26 instances)
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