2 Chronicles 9
Wealth and wisdom are the central themes of this chapter; gold is mentioned sixteen times and wisdom six times. According to King Solomon, wisdom is better than wealth (Prov. 3:13–15;
If you want gold, silver, and jewels, you must dig for them. Very little treasure lies on the ground, convenient to pick up. If you want wisdom, you must “seek her as silver, and search for her as for hidden treasures” (Prov. 2:4). That means work! It means taking time to read, meditate, pray, and put truth into practice.
The only convenient materials you will find are wood, hay, and straw, but they will not last (1 Cor. 3:10–15). To sacrifice the permanent for the immediate is folly, not wisdom.