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six hundred shekels of gold went into each shield. <a href="/nlt/1_kings/10.htm">New Living Translation</a> King Solomon made 200 large shields of hammered gold, each weighing more than fifteen pounds. <a href="/esv/1_kings/10.htm">English Standard Version</a> King Solomon made 200 large shields of beaten gold; 600 shekels of gold went into each shield. <a href="/bsb/1_kings/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> King Solomon made two hundred large shields of hammered gold; six hundred shekels of gold went into each shield. <a href="/kjv/1_kings/10.htm">King James Bible</a> And king Solomon made two hundred targets of beaten gold: six hundred shekels of gold went to one target. <a href="/nkjv/1_kings/10.htm">New King James Version</a> And King Solomon made two hundred large shields of hammered gold; six hundred shekels of gold went into each shield. <a href="/nasb_/1_kings/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> King Solomon made two hundred large shields of beaten gold, using six hundred shekels of gold on each large shield. <a href="/nasb/1_kings/10.htm">NASB 1995</a> King Solomon made 200 large shields of beaten gold, using 600 shekels of gold on each large shield. <a href="/nasb77/1_kings/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And King Solomon made 200 large shields of beaten gold, using 600 shekels of gold on each large shield. <a href="/lsb/1_kings/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And King Solomon made 200 large shields of beaten gold, using 600 shekels of gold on each large shield. <a href="/amp/1_kings/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a> King Solomon made two hundred large shields of beaten (hammered) gold; six hundred shekels of gold went into each shield. <a href="/csb/1_kings/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> King Solomon made two hundred large shields of hammered gold; fifteen pounds of gold went into each shield. <a href="/hcsb/1_kings/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> King Solomon made 200 large shields of hammered gold; 15 pounds of gold went into each shield. <a href="/asv/1_kings/10.htm">American Standard Version</a> And king Solomon made two hundred bucklers of beaten gold; six hundred shekels of gold went to one buckler. <a href="/cev/1_kings/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Solomon made 200 gold shields and used almost seven kilograms of gold for each one. <a href="/erv/1_kings/10.htm">English Revised Version</a> And king Solomon made two hundred targets of beaten gold: six hundred shekels of gold went to one target. <a href="/gwt/1_kings/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> King Solomon made 200 large shields of hammered gold, using 15 pounds of gold on each shield. <a href="/gnt/1_kings/10.htm">Good News Translation</a> Solomon made two hundred large shields and had each one overlaid with almost fifteen pounds of gold. <a href="/isv/1_kings/10.htm">International Standard Version</a> King Solomon made 200 large shields of beaten gold, overlaying each large shield with the gold from 600 gold pieces, <a href="/msb/1_kings/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> King Solomon made two hundred large shields of hammered gold; six hundred shekels of gold went into each shield. <a href="/net/1_kings/10.htm">NET Bible</a> King Solomon made two hundred large shields of hammered gold; 600 measures of gold were used for each shield. <a href="/nheb/1_kings/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> King Solomon made two hundred large shields of beaten gold; six hundred shekels of gold went to each shield. <a href="/wbt/1_kings/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And king Solomon made two hundred targets of beaten gold: six hundred shekels of gold went to one target. <a href="/web/1_kings/10.htm">World English Bible</a> King Solomon made two hundred bucklers of beaten gold; six hundred shekels of gold went to one buckler. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_kings/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And King Solomon makes two hundred bucklers of alloyed gold—six hundred [shekels] of gold go up on the one buckler; <a href="/ylt/1_kings/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And king Solomon maketh two hundred targets of alloyed gold -- six hundred of gold go up on the one target; <a href="/slt/1_kings/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And king Solomon will make two hundred shields of beaten gold; six hundred of gold will come up upon the one shield.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_kings/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And Solomon made two hundred shields of the purest gold: he allowed six hundred sides of gold for the plates of one shield. <a href="/cpdv/1_kings/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Also, king Solomon made two hundred large shields from the purest gold. He dispensed six hundred shekels of gold for the layers of one shield. <a href="/nabre/1_kings/10.htm">New American Bible</a> King Solomon made two hundred shields of beaten gold (six hundred shekels of gold went into each shield) <a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> King Solomon made two hundred large shields of beaten gold; six hundred shekels of gold went into each large shield.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And King Solomon made two hundred shields of pure gold; six hundred minas of gold went into each shield; <a href="/hpbt/1_kings/10.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And King Solomon made two hundred shields of refined gold, and six hundred minas of gold covered one shield<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_kings/10.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And king Solomon made two hundred targets of beaten gold: six hundred shekels of gold went to one target. <a href="/sep/1_kings/10.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And Solomon made three hundred spears of beaten gold: three hundred shekels of gold were upon one spear. <a href="/parallel/1_kings/10-16.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xx9A0AxPaoQ?start=4071" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_kings/10.htm">Solomon's Wealth and Splendor</a> …15not including the revenue from the merchants, traders, and all the Arabian kings and governors of the land. 16<a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">King</a> <a href="/hebrew/8010.htm" title="8010: šə·lō·mōh (N-proper-ms) -- David's son and successor to his throne. From shalowm; peaceful; Shelomah, David's successor.">Solomon</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: way·ya·‘aś (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">made</a> <a href="/hebrew/3967.htm" title="3967: mā·ṯa·yim (Number-fd) -- Hundred. Or metyah; properly, a primitive numeral; a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction.">two hundred</a> <a href="/hebrew/6793.htm" title="6793: ṣin·nāh (N-fs) -- A hook, a, shield, cold. Feminine of tsen; a hook; also a shield; also cold.">large shields</a> <a href="/hebrew/7820.htm" title="7820: šā·ḥūṭ (V-Qal-QalPassPrtcpl-ms) -- To hammer out. A primitive root; to hammer out.">of hammered</a> <a href="/hebrew/2091.htm" title="2091: zā·hāḇ (N-ms) -- Gold. From an unused root meaning to shimmer; gold, figuratively, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky.">gold;</a> <a href="/hebrew/8337.htm" title="8337: šêš- (Number-fsc) -- Masculine shishshah; a primitive number; six (see suws) beyond five or the fingers of the hand); as ord. Sixth.">six</a> <a href="/hebrew/3967.htm" title="3967: mê·’ō·wṯ (Number-fp) -- Hundred. Or metyah; properly, a primitive numeral; a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction.">hundred shekels</a> <a href="/hebrew/2091.htm" title="2091: zā·hāḇ (N-ms) -- Gold. From an unused root meaning to shimmer; gold, figuratively, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky.">of gold</a> <a href="/hebrew/5927.htm" title="5927: ya·‘ă·leh (V-Hifil-Imperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to ascend, intransitively or actively; used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative.">went</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">into</a> <a href="/hebrew/259.htm" title="259: hā·’e·ḥāṯ (Art:: Number-fs) -- One. A numeral from 'achad; properly, united, i.e. One; or first.">each</a> <a href="/hebrew/6793.htm" title="6793: haṣ·ṣin·nāh (Art:: N-fs) -- A hook, a, shield, cold. Feminine of tsen; a hook; also a shield; also cold.">shield.</a> 17He also made three hundred small shields of hammered gold; three minas of gold went into each shield. And the king put them in the House of the Forest of Lebanon.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-15.htm">2 Chronicles 9:15-16</a> King Solomon made two hundred large shields of hammered gold; six hundred shekels of hammered gold went into each shield. / He also made three hundred small shields of hammered gold; three hundred shekels of gold went into each shield. And the king put them in the House of the Forest of Lebanon. <a href="/1_kings/7-2.htm">1 Kings 7:2-12</a> He built the House of the Forest of Lebanon a hundred cubits long, fifty cubits wide, and thirty cubits high, with four rows of cedar pillars supporting the cedar beams. / The house was roofed with cedar above the beams that rested on the pillars—forty-five beams, fifteen per row. / There were three rows of high windows facing one another in three tiers. ... <a href="/1_kings/14-25.htm">1 Kings 14:25-26</a> In the fifth year of Rehoboam’s reign, Shishak king of Egypt attacked Jerusalem. / He seized the treasures of the house of the LORD and of the royal palace. He took everything, including all the gold shields that Solomon had made. <a href="/2_chronicles/12-9.htm">2 Chronicles 12:9-10</a> So King Shishak of Egypt attacked Jerusalem and seized the treasures of the house of the LORD and of the royal palace. He took everything, including the gold shields that Solomon had made. / Then King Rehoboam made bronze shields in their place and committed them to the care of the captains of the guard on duty at the entrance to the royal palace. <a href="/1_kings/9-28.htm">1 Kings 9:28</a> They sailed to Ophir and imported gold from there—420 talents—and delivered it to Solomon. <a href="/1_kings/10-21.htm">1 Kings 10:21</a> All King Solomon’s drinking cups were gold, and all the utensils of the House of the Forest of Lebanon were pure gold. There was no silver, because it was accounted as nothing in the days of Solomon. <a href="/1_kings/10-27.htm">1 Kings 10:27</a> The king made silver as common in Jerusalem as stones, and cedar as abundant as sycamore in the foothills. <a href="/1_kings/10-14.htm">1 Kings 10:14</a> The weight of gold that came to Solomon each year was 666 talents, <a href="/2_chronicles/1-15.htm">2 Chronicles 1:15</a> The king made silver and gold as common in Jerusalem as stones, and cedar as abundant as sycamore in the foothills. <a href="/2_chronicles/9-20.htm">2 Chronicles 9:20</a> All King Solomon’s drinking cups were gold, and all the utensils of the House of the Forest of Lebanon were pure gold. There was no silver, because it was accounted as nothing in the days of Solomon. <a href="/2_chronicles/9-27.htm">2 Chronicles 9:27</a> The king made silver as common in Jerusalem as stones, and cedar as abundant as sycamore in the foothills. <a href="/1_kings/15-18.htm">1 Kings 15:18</a> So Asa withdrew all the silver and gold that remained in the treasuries of the house of the LORD and the royal palace. He entrusted it to his servants and sent them with this message to Ben-hadad son of Tabrimmon, the son of Hezion, the king of Aram, who was ruling in Damascus: <a href="/2_chronicles/16-2.htm">2 Chronicles 16:2</a> So Asa withdrew the silver and gold from the treasuries of the house of the LORD and the royal palace, and he sent it with this message to Ben-hadad king of Aram, who was ruling in Damascus: <a href="/1_kings/22-48.htm">1 Kings 22:48</a> Jehoshaphat built ships of Tarshish to go to Ophir for gold, but they never set sail, because they were wrecked at Ezion-geber. <a href="/2_chronicles/20-35.htm">2 Chronicles 20:35-37</a> Later, Jehoshaphat king of Judah made an alliance with Ahaziah king of Israel, who acted wickedly. / They agreed to make ships to go to Tarshish, and these were built in Ezion-geber. / Then Eliezer son of Dodavahu of Mareshah prophesied against Jehoshaphat, saying, “Because you have allied yourself with Ahaziah, the LORD has destroyed your works.” So the ships were wrecked and were unable to sail to Tarshish.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And king Solomon made two hundred targets of beaten gold: six hundred shekels of gold went to one target.two hundred.<a href="/1_kings/14-26.htm">1 Kings 14:26-28</a> And he took away the treasures of the house of the LORD, and the treasures of the king's house; he even took away all: and he took away all the shields of gold which Solomon had made… <a href="/2_chronicles/9-15.htm">2 Chronicles 9:15,16</a> And king Solomon made two hundred targets of beaten gold: six hundred shekels of beaten gold went to one target… <a href="/2_chronicles/12-9.htm">2 Chronicles 12:9,10</a> So Shishak king of Egypt came up against Jerusalem, and took away the treasures of the house of the LORD, and the treasures of the king's house; he took all: he carried away also the shields of gold which Solomon had made… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_chronicles/9-16.htm">Alloyed</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-32.htm">Beaten</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-16.htm">Bekas</a> <a href="/2_samuel/8-7.htm">Body-Covers</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-31.htm">Buckler</a> <a href="/ezekiel/39-9.htm">Bucklers</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-14.htm">Gold</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-35.htm">Hammered</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-14.htm">Hundred</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-2.htm">Large</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-48.htm">Maketh</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-24.htm">Shekels</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-36.htm">Shield</a> <a href="/2_samuel/8-7.htm">Shields</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-14.htm">Six</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-14.htm">Solomon</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-20.htm">Target</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/23-9.htm">Targets</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-13.htm">Using</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/10-17.htm">Alloyed</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-17.htm">Beaten</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-15.htm">Bekas</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-17.htm">Body-Covers</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/5-18.htm">Buckler</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-15.htm">Bucklers</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-17.htm">Gold</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-17.htm">Hammered</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-17.htm">Hundred</a> <a href="/1_kings/14-10.htm">Large</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-18.htm">Maketh</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-29.htm">Shekels</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-17.htm">Shield</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-17.htm">Shields</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-19.htm">Six</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-21.htm">Solomon</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-24.htm">Target</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-15.htm">Targets</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-17.htm">Using</a><div class="vheading2">1 Kings 10</div>1. <a href="/1_kings/10-1.htm">The queen of Sheba admires the wisdom of Solomon</a> 14. <a href="/1_kings/10-14.htm">Solomon's gold</a> 16. <a href="/1_kings/10-16.htm">His targets</a> 18. <a href="/1_kings/10-18.htm">The throne of ivory</a> 21. <a href="/1_kings/10-21.htm">His vessels</a> 24. <a href="/1_kings/10-24.htm">His presents</a> 26. <a href="/1_kings/10-26.htm">his chariots and horse</a> 28. <a href="/1_kings/10-28.htm">his tribute</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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This phrase highlights King Solomon's wealth and the grandeur of his reign. The use of gold for shields, which were typically made of bronze or wood, signifies the opulence of Solomon's kingdom. Shields were not only used for protection in battle but also served as symbols of power and prestige. The number two hundred suggests a significant investment in these ceremonial items, reflecting the prosperity and peace during Solomon's reign. This opulence is consistent with the biblical description of Solomon's wisdom and wealth, as seen in <a href="/1_kings/10-14.htm">1 Kings 10:14-29</a>, where his annual gold income and other riches are detailed.six hundred shekels of gold went into each shield. A shekel was a unit of weight, and six hundred shekels of gold per shield indicates a substantial amount of gold, emphasizing the luxury and splendor of Solomon's court. This detail underscores the economic prosperity of Israel under Solomon's rule, as well as the king's ability to amass such wealth. The use of gold in such quantities for non-essential items like shields also reflects the fulfillment of God's promise to bless Solomon with riches (<a href="/1_kings/3-13.htm">1 Kings 3:13</a>). This wealth can be seen as a type of the future glory of Christ's kingdom, where abundance and peace will reign. Solomon's wealth and wisdom foreshadow the greater wisdom and eternal riches found in Jesus Christ, who is described as greater than Solomon in <a href="/matthew/12-42.htm">Matthew 12:42</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/k/king_solomon.htm">King Solomon</a> The son of King David and Bathsheba, Solomon is renowned for his wisdom, wealth, and building projects, including the Temple in Jerusalem. His reign is often seen as a high point in Israel's history. 2. <a href="/topical/l/large_shields.htm">Large Shields</a> These shields were made of hammered gold, signifying wealth and splendor. They were likely used for ceremonial purposes rather than practical warfare. 3. <a href="/topical/g/gold.htm">Gold</a> A symbol of wealth and divine blessing in the ancient Near East. The use of gold in Solomon's shields reflects the prosperity of his kingdom. 4. <a href="/topical/s/shekels.htm">Shekels</a> An ancient unit of weight and currency. The use of six hundred shekels of gold per shield indicates the immense wealth and resources available to Solomon. 5. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The capital city of Israel, where Solomon's palace and the Temple were located. It was the political and spiritual center of the nation.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_materialism.htm">The Danger of Materialism</a> Solomon's wealth, while a sign of God's blessing, also serves as a cautionary tale about the potential for material wealth to lead one's heart away from God. <a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_gold.htm">Symbolism of Gold</a> Gold in the Bible often symbolizes purity and divine presence. However, it can also become an idol if it takes precedence over spiritual values. <a href="/topical/g/god's_provision_and_blessing.htm">God's Provision and Blessing</a> Solomon's wealth was a fulfillment of God's promise to bless Israel. It reminds us that all good things come from God and should be used for His glory. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_wisdom.htm">The Importance of Wisdom</a> Despite his wealth, Solomon is most renowned for his wisdom. This highlights the biblical principle that wisdom is more valuable than material riches. <a href="/topical/l/legacy_and_influence.htm">Legacy and Influence</a> Solomon's reign is remembered for its prosperity and splendor, but also for the seeds of division and idolatry that would later affect Israel. Our actions and priorities can have long-lasting impacts.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_kings_10.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 10</a> <a href="/q/evidence_for_'tower_of_david'_in_song_4_4.htm">Is there archaeological evidence to support the mention of the “tower of David” and its “thousand shields” in Song of Solomon 4:4? </a> <a href="/q/is_666_talents_year_for_solomon_plausible.htm">In 1 Kings 10:14, how plausible is Solomon receiving 666 talents of gold in one year, and does any archeological data support such immense wealth?</a> <a href="/q/why_do_joshua_16_10_and_1_kings_9_15-16_differ.htm">Why does Joshua 16:10 say the Canaanites in Gezer became forced labor, yet 1 Kings 9:15-16 seems to contradict who controlled Gezer's fate?</a> <a href="/q/do_historical_records_support_solomon's_wealth.htm">Does the account in 1 Kings 10:23 of Solomon's unmatched riches align with known ancient records, or do historical sources contradict this portrayal?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_kings/10.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(16, 17) The shields overlaid with gold--the larger called "targets," and the lesser called "shields"--were evidently used for ornamenting the king's palace, and (as we may gather from the notice in <a href="/2_chronicles/12-11.htm" title="And when the king entered into the house of the LORD, the guard came and fetched them, and brought them again into the guard chamber.">2Chronicles 12:11</a>, of the brazen shields which superseded them) taken down and borne before the king on solemn occasions, as "when he went to the house of the Lord." We have notices of shields of gold among the Syrians of Zobah (<a href="/2_samuel/8-7.htm" title="And David took the shields of gold that were on the servants of Hadadezer, and brought them to Jerusalem.">2Samuel 8:7</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/18-7.htm" title="And David took the shields of gold that were on the servants of Hadarezer, and brought them to Jerusalem.">1Chronicles 18:7</a>), and of shields hung on the walls of Tyre (<a href="/context/ezekiel/27-10.htm" title="They of Persia and of Lud and of Phut were in your army, your men of war: they hanged the shield and helmet in you; they set forth your comeliness.">Ezekiel 27:10-11</a>). The use of such ornaments argues a plethora of gold, too great to be absorbed either in currency or in personal and architectural decorations.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/10.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 16. - And king Solomon made two hundred targets [צִנָּה, from a root which signifies protect, a large oblong shield, which covered the entire person (<a href="/psalms/5-12.htm">Psalm 5:12</a>), θυρεός, scutum. See <a href="/1_samuel/17-7.htm">1 Samuel 17:7, 41</a>. The LXX. here reads δόρατα, i.e., spears] of beaten gold [The authorities are divided as to the meaning of שָׁחוּט, here translated beaten. This rendering is supported by Bahr and Keil (after Kimchi), but Gesenius understands mixed gold. Rawlinson infers from the weight that the shields were only plated (shields were commonly made of wood, covered with leather). But whether they were solid or not does not decide the question whether the gold was pure or alloyed. "Shields of gold" are mentioned <a href="/2_samuel/8-7.htm">2 Samuel 8:7</a>; 1 Macc. 6:39]: six hundred shekels [Heb. omits shekels, as elsewhere, <a href="/genesis/24-22.htm">Genesis 24:22</a>; <a href="/genesis/37-28.htm">Genesis 37:28</a>; <a href="/judges/8-26.htm">Judges 8:26</a>, etc. There were apparently two kinds of shekel, the Mosaic and the royal (for the latter see <a href="/2_samuel/14-26.htm">2 Samuel 14:26</a>). The former was twice as much as the latter, but there is no agreement amongst commentators as to the weight or value of either. Nor can we be certain which is indicated here. Thenius decides for the former, and estimates the weight of the gold on each target to be 17 ½ lbs., and the value to be 6000 thalers (£900), or, according to Keil, 5000 thalers (£750). Keil, however, inclines to the belief that the royal shekel is meant, in which case the weight would be 9 lbs., and the value about £400. Bahr, however, estimates the gold at no more than £78 (523 thalers)] of gold went to one target. <a href="/commentaries/1_kings/10-16.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>King הַמֶּ֧לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king Solomon שְׁלֹמֹ֛ה (šə·lō·mōh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8010.htm">Strong's 8010: </a> Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne made וַיַּ֨עַשׂ (way·ya·‘aś) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make two hundred מָאתַ֥יִם (mā·ṯa·yim) Number - fd <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3967.htm">Strong's 3967: </a> A hundred large shields צִנָּ֖ה (ṣin·nāh) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6793.htm">Strong's 6793: </a> A hook, a, shield, cold [of] hammered שָׁח֑וּט (šā·ḥūṭ) Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7820.htm">Strong's 7820: </a> To hammer out gold; זָהָ֣ב (zā·hāḇ) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2091.htm">Strong's 2091: </a> Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky six שֵׁשׁ־ (šêš-) Number - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8337.htm">Strong's 8337: </a> Six (a cardinal number) hundred [shekels] מֵא֣וֹת (mê·’ō·wṯ) Number - feminine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3967.htm">Strong's 3967: </a> A hundred of gold זָהָ֔ב (zā·hāḇ) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2091.htm">Strong's 2091: </a> Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky went יַעֲלֶ֖ה (ya·‘ă·leh) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5927.htm">Strong's 5927: </a> To ascend, in, actively into עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against each הָאֶחָֽת׃ (hā·’e·ḥāṯ) Article | Number - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_259.htm">Strong's 259: </a> United, one, first shield. הַצִּנָּ֥ה (haṣ·ṣin·nāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6793.htm">Strong's 6793: </a> A hook, a, shield, cold <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/10-16.htm">1 Kings 10:16 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_kings/10-16.htm">1 Kings 10:16 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_kings/10-16.htm">1 Kings 10:16 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_kings/10-16.htm">1 Kings 10:16 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_kings/10-16.htm">1 Kings 10:16 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/10-16.htm">1 Kings 10:16 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/10-16.htm">1 Kings 10:16 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/10-16.htm">1 Kings 10:16 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/10-16.htm">1 Kings 10:16 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_kings/10-16.htm">1 Kings 10:16 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-16.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 10:16 King Solomon made two hundred bucklers (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/10-15.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 10:15"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 10:15" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/10-17.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 10:17"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 10:17" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>