Of all places in the bible where six hundred threescore and six is mentioned, it is at the end of course, when warning about the mark of the beast. However, Solomon received six hundred and sixty six talents of gold yearly from all the kings of the world, during his rein.
Another king, much later (after the kingdom split in two, following the extreme taxation of Solomon's successor), who was righteous before God received seventy seven hundred rams and seventy seven hundred male goats as gifts from the kings of the lands nearby.
Is there a connection? Some hidden meaning?
In the first case it was money paid as tribute. I believe Solomon was a type of king that will be emulated by the image of the beast at the end. Super wise, rich, handsome, massive public works and grandiose buildings, knowledge beyond belief, etc.
The second example it was given as a gift of food, since male animals are not good for much more than meat.
Lord Jesus even made the distinction between money and "increase" given by God, when questioned by the lawyers of his day.
Bible friends, I'm no expert, but the message is clear: if you want to be free from the mark of the beast, if it ever arrives, you need a food source given by God.
I can tell you from experience it's much easier keeping a herd or flock on grass than trying to till that ground and grow potatoes (though they are much easier to grow than corn, wheat, veggies, etc).
Another king, much later (after the kingdom split in two, following the extreme taxation of Solomon's successor), who was righteous before God received seventy seven hundred rams and seventy seven hundred male goats as gifts from the kings of the lands nearby.
Is there a connection? Some hidden meaning?
In the first case it was money paid as tribute. I believe Solomon was a type of king that will be emulated by the image of the beast at the end. Super wise, rich, handsome, massive public works and grandiose buildings, knowledge beyond belief, etc.
The second example it was given as a gift of food, since male animals are not good for much more than meat.
Lord Jesus even made the distinction between money and "increase" given by God, when questioned by the lawyers of his day.
Bible friends, I'm no expert, but the message is clear: if you want to be free from the mark of the beast, if it ever arrives, you need a food source given by God.
I can tell you from experience it's much easier keeping a herd or flock on grass than trying to till that ground and grow potatoes (though they are much easier to grow than corn, wheat, veggies, etc).
