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Nave's—Precious Stones

Precious Stones


Dug out of the earth—Job 28:5,6

Brought from Ophir—1Ki 10:11; 2Ch 9:10

Brought from Sheba—1Ki 10:1,2; Eze 27:22

CALLED

Of great variety—1Ch 29:2

Of many colours—1Ch 29:2

Brilliant and glittering—1Ch 29:2; Re 21:11

MENTIONED IN SCRIPTURE

Highly prized by the ancients—Pr 17:8

Extensive commerce in—Eze 27:22; Re 18:12

Often given as presents—1Ki 10:2,10

Art of engraving upon, early known to the Jews—Ex 28:9,11,21

Art of setting, known to the Jews—Ex 28:20

USED FOR

A part of the treasure of kings—2Ch 32:27

Given by the Jews for the tabernacle—Ex 25:7

Prepared by David for the temple—1Ch 29:2

Given by chief men for the temple—1Ch 29:8

ILLUSTRATIVE OF