His properties were enormous. When we take note of the slaves he bought and the children of these slaves, it amounts to an amazing number. This is also the case with his cattle. He possessed more than all the kings who reigned before him in Jerusalem.
7 J'achetai des serviteurs et des servantes, et j'eus leurs enfants nés dans la maison; je possédai des troupeaux de bœufs et de brebis, plus que tous ceux qui étaient avant moi dans Jérusalem.