2 Ch. 1: Solomon's in Charge

2 Chronicles 1:15 "The king made silver and gold as common in Jerusalem as stones, and cedar as plentiful as sycamore-fig trees in the foothills."

This is the story of where Solomon asks God for wisdom, and then God grants it to him, and then some. A similar narrative to that of 1 Kings 3 (entry).

Its interesting that Solomon is described as walking according to that statutes set forth by David, but Solomon continues to use the high places. And God still speaks to Solomon, and is willing to come to him in spite of this. And what was wrong with the multiple high places? Couldn't it be like, Temple of God: Gibeon campus...and so on? Did it give the appearance that there was more than one God?

Solomon is given incredible wealth and wisdom, and it is described fairly well here in 2 Chronicles 1. But I can't get over the description in verse 15. He made silver and gold as common as stones. Can you imagine? Not being able to walk down the street without tripping over gold nuggets? Had to be an amazing time to be an Israelite. But my mind, with it's rudimentary understanding of economics, realizes that with an increased supply comes decreased demand, and a devaluing of the ... gold. Is it cynical to think that this is an allegory for the dissatisfaction with physical riches? Or is it a wondrous description of the wealth God chooses to bestow on those who love Him and keep His commands?