Peacocks, known for their striking plumage and majestic appearance, are mentioned in the Bible in the context of King Solomon's wealth and grandeur. The reference to peacocks is found in 1 Kings 10:22 and 2 Chronicles 9:21, where they are listed among the exotic items brought to Solomon by his fleet of ships. The Berean Standard Bible translates these passages as follows:

1 Kings 10:22 : "For the king had the ships of Tarshish that went with the servants of Hiram. Once every three years, the ships of Tarshish would arrive bearing gold, silver, ivory, apes, and peacocks."

2 Chronicles 9:21 : "For the king’s ships went to Tarshish with the servants of Huram. Once every three years, they would return, bringing gold, silver, ivory, apes, and peacocks."

In these passages, peacocks are part of the wealth and splendor that characterized Solomon's reign, symbolizing the prosperity and international connections of his kingdom. The inclusion of peacocks among the treasures brought to Solomon highlights the king's ability to acquire rare and exotic goods from distant lands, reflecting the extensive trade networks of the time.

The Hebrew word translated as "peacocks" in these verses is "tukkiyim," which some scholars suggest may have been derived from the Tamil word "tokei," referring to the peacock. This etymology supports the idea that peacocks were imported from regions such as India or Sri Lanka, where they are native.

In the broader biblical context, the mention of peacocks serves to illustrate the opulence and wisdom of Solomon's reign, as well as the fulfillment of God's promise to bless him with unparalleled wealth and honor (1 Kings 3:13). The presence of such exotic animals in Solomon's court would have been a testament to his status as a ruler of great influence and renown.

While peacocks are not directly associated with any specific theological or moral teachings in the Bible, their inclusion in the narrative of Solomon's wealth can be seen as a reflection of the blessings that come from obedience to God. Solomon's initial faithfulness and dedication to building the Temple in Jerusalem were rewarded with prosperity, as God had promised.

In Christian art and symbolism, peacocks have sometimes been used to represent immortality and resurrection, due to the belief that their flesh does not decay. This symbolism, however, is more rooted in later Christian tradition than in the biblical text itself.

Overall, the biblical references to peacocks provide insight into the historical and cultural context of Solomon's reign, illustrating the grandeur and international reach of his kingdom.Peacocks

(Heb. tuccyyim). Among the natural products which Solomon's fleet brought home to Jerusalem, mention is made of "peacocks," (1 Kings 10:22; 2 Chronicles 9:21) which is probably the correct translation. The Hebrew word may be traced to the Talmud or Malabaric togei , "peacock."

Peacocks

Appear not to have been known in Palestine, until imported in the navy of Solomon, 1 Kings 10:22 2 Chronicles 9:21. See TARSHISH.

8500. tukkiyyim -- peacocks
... 8499, 8500. tukkiyyim. 8501 . peacocks. Transliteration: tukkiyyim Phonetic
Spelling: (took-kee') Short Definition: peacocks. Word ...
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King David's Little Boy.
... The peacocks on the walls and the doves on the roof missed the little child
from the garden, where he used to come and feed them. ...
/.../anonymous/children of the old testament/king davids little boy.htm

The Release of Saint George.
... from it, which increased and increased till it filled the chamber, and from the
midst of it appeared the Fairy herself, in her chariot drawn by ten peacocks. ...
/.../kingston/the seven champions of christendom/chapter eleven the release of.htm

That Evening Vergilius Went to Feast with the Young Herodian ...
... On platters of silver and gold one might have seen tunny fishes from Chalcedon,
murcenas from the Straits of Gades, peacocks from Samos, grouse from Phrygia ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/bacheller/vergilius/chapter 4 that evening vergilius.htm

First Impressions
... The choir extended nearly as far as the ambo, or reader's pulpit, which was of precious
marbles with mosaics of lambs, doves, fishes, and peacocks, inlaid with ...
/.../chapter xx first impressions.htm

Advice for the Direction of Holy Zeal.
... It is not good husbandry, say our country-folk, to keep peacocks in the house; for
though they hunt spiders and rid the house of them, yet they so spoil the ...
/.../francis/treatise on the love of god/chapter xv advice for the.htm

Jerusalem
... on.' In it they do not plant trees, except gardens of roses, which were there from
the days of the former prophets: they do not nourish in it peacocks, or cocks ...
/.../lightfoot/from the talmud and hebraica/chapter 21 jerusalem.htm

The Judicial Retribution of These Migrations Refuted with Raillery ...
... let poets migrate into peacocks, or into swans, if you like, especially as swans
have a respectable voice: in what animal will you invest that righteous hero ...
/.../a treatise on the soul/chapter xxxiii the judicial retribution of.htm

The Adventures of Saint Denis of France.
... Sometimes the lady led the Knight forth, mounted on cream-coloured steeds; at others,
in a chariot drawn by twenty beautiful peacocks; at others, they glided ...
/.../kingston/the seven champions of christendom/chapter five the adventures of.htm

The Consulship of Eutropius
... That a thing accustomed for years to flap fine ladies with peacocks' fans should
sway the world's imperial fasces! Shades of the Decii! shades of the Camilli! ...
/.../chapter xxiv the consulship of.htm

The Adventures of Saint Andrew of Scotland.
... I bid you farewell; though, remember, that I will come when you summon me;" saying
this the Fairy mounted a golden chariot drawn by peacocks, and, rapidly ...
/.../kingston/the seven champions of christendom/chapter eight the adventures of.htm

Peacocks (3 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Peacocks (3 Occurrences). ... (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS
YLT NAS RSV). Job 39:13 Gavest thou the goodly wings unto the peacocks? ...
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Peacock
... The grown birds are hardy when acclimated, and live to old age. By some
freak of nature, pure white peacocks are at times produced. ...
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Ape
... Apes are mentioned with gold, silver, ivory and peacocks. Peacocks are natives of
India and Ceylon. Apes and ivory may have been brought from India or Africa. ...
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Feathers (9 Occurrences)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia FEATHERS. feth'-erz (notsah; Latin penna):
"Gavest thou the goodly wings unto the peacocks? or wings ...
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Tarshish (24 Occurrences)
... had at sea a navy of Tarshish with the navy of Hiram: once every three years came
the navy of Tarshish, bringing gold, and silver, ivory, and apes, and peacocks...
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Tarshish-ships (3 Occurrences)
... king had Tarshish-ships at sea with the ships of Hiram; once every three years the
Tarshish-ships came with gold and silver and ivory and monkeys and peacocks. ...
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Trading (24 Occurrences)
... had at sea a navy of Tarshish with the navy of Hiram: once every three years came
the navy of Tarshish, bringing gold, and silver, ivory, and apes, and peacocks...
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Monkeys (2 Occurrences)
... king had Tarshish-ships at sea with the ships of Hiram; once every three years the
Tarshish-ships came with gold and silver and ivory and monkeys and peacocks. ...
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Baboons (2 Occurrences)
... had at sea a navy of Tarshish with the navy of Hiram: once every three years came
the navy of Tarshish, bringing gold, and silver, ivory, and apes, and peacocks...
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Apes (2 Occurrences)
... had at sea a navy of Tarshish with the navy of Hiram: once every three years came
the navy of Tarshish, bringing gold, and silver, ivory, and apes, and peacocks...
/a/apes.htm - 7k

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