1 Kings 10:16 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And king Solomon made two hundred targets of beaten gold: six hundred shekels of gold went to one target.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

King Solomon made two hundred large shields out of hammered gold: each shield used six hundred shekels of gold.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse describes Solomon's incredible wealth and the lavish golden shields he created for his palace.

📚 Historical Context

This was during Solomon's reign at the height of Israel's prosperity, around 970-930 BC. These golden shields were likely ceremonial pieces displayed in his palace rather than battle equipment. A shekel of gold was worth considerable money, making these shields extremely valuable symbols of Solomon's wealth and God's blessing on Israel.

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2 Chronicles 9:16

He also made three hundred shields from hammered gold, using three hundred shekels of gold for each shield. The king placed these shields in the House of the Forest of Lebanon.

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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.

2 Chronicles 9:15

King Solomon made two hundred large shields out of hammered gold: each shield was made with six hundred shekels of hammered gold.

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