(A)I also gathered for myself silver and gold and the special treasures of kings and of the provinces. I acquired male and female singers, the delights of the sons of men, and [a]musical instruments of all kinds.

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  1. Ecclesiastes 2:8 Exact meaning unknown

I amassed silver and gold(A) for myself, and the treasure of kings and provinces.(B) I acquired male and female singers,(C) and a harem[a] as well—the delights of a man’s heart.

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  1. Ecclesiastes 2:8 The meaning of the Hebrew for this phrase is uncertain.