Overview
The Bible addresses treasure cities across 4 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in 2 Chronicles, Exodus and 1 Kings. Closely related themes include Afflictions, Egypt, Houses and Persecution. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Solomon.
Key Bible verses about treasure cities
Old Testament
2 Chronicles
And he built Tadmor in the wilderness, and all the store cities, which he built in Hamath.
And Baalath, and all the store cities that Solomon had, and all the chariot cities, and the cities of the horsemen, and all that Solomon desired to build in Jerusalem, and in Lebanon, and throughout all the land of his dominion. all that: Heb. all the desire of Solomon which he desired to build
People in the Bible and treasure cities
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying treasure cities for yourself
- Begin with Exodus 1:11, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how 2 Chronicles, Exodus and 1 Kings each treat the theme.
- Consider the lives of Solomon and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Afflictions, Egypt, Houses and Persecution.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about treasure cities?
The Bible addresses treasure cities across 4 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in 2 Chronicles, Exodus and 1 Kings. Closely related themes include Afflictions, Egypt, Houses and Persecution. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Solomon.
How many Bible verses are about treasure cities?
The Bible references treasure cities in 4 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention treasure cities?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Exodus 1:11: “Therefore they did set over them taskmasters to afflict them with their burdens. And they built for Pharaoh treasure cities, Pithom and Raamses.”
Which people in the Bible are associated with treasure cities?
Solomon.
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