Bible Dictionaries
Gold ornaments

From Smith: Gold - Gold was known from the very earliest times. (Genesis 2:11) It was at first used chiefly for ornaments, etc. (Genesis 24:22) Coined money was not known to the ancients till a comparatively late period; and on the Egyptian tombs gold is represented as being weighed in rings for commercial purposes. Comp. (Genesis 43:21) Gold was extremely abundant in ancient times, (1 Chronicles 22:14; 2 Chronicles 1:15; 2 Chronicles 9:9; Daniel 3:1; Nahum 2:9) but this did not depreciate its value, because of the enormous quantities consumed by the wealthy in furniture, etc. (1 Kings 6:22) 10 passim; (Esther 1:6; Song of Solomon 3:9; Song of Solomon 3:10; Jeremiah 10:9) The chief countries mentioned as producing gold are Arabia, Sheba and Ophir. (1 Kings 9:28; 1 Kings 10:1; Job 28:16)

Verses:

• Genesis 24:22
• Exodus 32:24
• Judges 8:26
• 2 Samuel 1:24
• 2 Chronicles 3:5
• 2 Chronicles 4:21
• Proverbs 25:12
• Song of Solomon 1:11
• Jeremiah 4:30
• 1 Peter 3:3