according hebrew bible, israelite monarchy gained highest splendour , wealth during solomon s reign of 40 years. in single year, according 1 kings 10:14, solomon collected tribute amounting 666 talents (39,960 pounds) of gold. solomon described surrounding himself luxuries , grandeur of eastern monarch, , government prospered. entered alliance hiram i, king of tyre, in many ways assisted him in numerous undertakings.
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