And he made three hundred shields of beaten gold; three pound of gold went to one shield: and the king put them in the house of the forest of Lebanon.
He also made three hundred shields out of hammered gold, using about three pounds of gold for each shield. The king stored them in the Palace of the Forest of Lebanon.
This verse describes how Solomon made 300 gold shields, each weighing about three pounds, and stored them in one of his palaces.
📚 Historical Context
During King Solomon's reign, Israel enjoyed unparalleled peace and prosperity as God fulfilled His promises of wisdom and wealth to Solomon, who was known for his extravagant building projects and international influence. This verse highlights the opulence of Solomon's court, including these golden shields, which were made after his famous encounter with the Queen of Sheba, who came to test his wisdom and left amazed by his riches. The "house of the forest of Lebanon" was a grand armory and palace complex built with cedar from Lebanon, symbolizing Solomon's access to resources from trade and tribute.
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