2 Chronicles 9:15
New International Version
King Solomon made two hundred large shields of hammered gold; six hundred shekels of hammered gold went into each shield.

New Living Translation
King Solomon made 200 large shields of hammered gold, each weighing more than 15 pounds.

English Standard Version
King Solomon made 200 large shields of beaten gold; 600 shekels of beaten gold went into each shield.

Berean Standard Bible
King Solomon made two hundred large shields of hammered gold; six hundred shekels of hammered gold went into each shield.

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

New King James Version
And King Solomon made two hundred large shields of hammered gold; six hundred shekels of hammered gold went into each shield.

New American Standard Bible
King Solomon made two hundred large shields of beaten gold, using six hundred shekels of beaten gold on each large shield.

NASB 1995
King Solomon made 200 large shields of beaten gold, using 600 shekels of beaten gold on each large shield.

NASB 1977
And King Solomon made 200 large shields of beaten gold, using 600 shekels of beaten gold on each large shield.

Legacy Standard Bible
And King Solomon made 200 large shields of beaten gold, using 600 shekels of beaten gold on each large shield.

Amplified Bible
King Solomon made two hundred large shields of beaten gold, using six hundred shekels of beaten gold on each large shield.

Christian Standard Bible
King Solomon made two hundred large shields of hammered gold; 15 pounds of hammered gold went into each shield.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
King Solomon made 200 large shields of hammered gold; 15 pounds of hammered gold went into each shield.

American Standard Version
And king Solomon made two hundred bucklers of beaten gold; six hundred shekels of beaten gold went to one buckler.

Contemporary English Version
Solomon made 200 gold shields that weighed over three kilograms each.

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

GOD'S WORD® Translation
King Solomon made 200 large shields of hammered gold, using 15 pounds of gold on each shield.

Good News Translation
Solomon made two hundred large shields, each of which was covered with about fifteen pounds of beaten gold,

International Standard Version
King Solomon made 200 large shields of beaten gold, overlaying each shield with the gold from 600 gold pieces,

Majority Standard Bible
King Solomon made two hundred large shields of hammered gold; six hundred shekels of hammered gold went into each shield.

NET Bible
King Solomon made two hundred large shields of hammered gold; 600 measures of hammered gold were used for each shield.

New Heart English Bible
King Solomon made two hundred large shields of beaten gold; six hundred shekels of beaten gold went to each shield.

Webster's Bible Translation
And king Solomon made two hundred targets of beaten gold: six hundred shekels of beaten gold went to one target.

World English Bible
King Solomon made two hundred large shields of beaten gold. Six hundred shekels of beaten gold went to one large shield.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And King Solomon makes two hundred bucklers of alloyed gold—he causes six hundred [shekels] of alloyed gold to go up on the one buckler;

Young's Literal Translation
And king Solomon maketh two hundred targets of alloyed gold, six hundred shekels of alloyed gold he causeth to go up on the one target;

Smith's Literal Translation
And king Solomon will make two hundred shields of beaten gold: six hundred of beaten gold he will bring up upon one shield.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And king Solomon made two hundred golden spears, of the sum of six hundred pieces of gold, which went to every spear:

Catholic Public Domain Version
And so, king Solomon made two hundred gold spears, from six hundred gold pieces, the amount used for each spear,

New American Bible
King Solomon made two hundred large shields of beaten gold (six hundred shekels of gold went into each shield)

New Revised Standard Version
King Solomon made two hundred large shields of beaten gold; six hundred shekels of beaten gold went into each large shield.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And King Solomon made two hundred shields of fine gold; six hundred shekels of fine gold went into each shield.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And King Solomon made two hundred shields of fine gold, and six hundred darics of fine gold covered one round shield
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And king Solomon made two hundred targets of beaten gold: six hundred shekels of beaten gold went to one target;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And king Solomon made two hundred shields of beaten gold: there were six hundred shekels of pure gold to one shield.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Solomon's Wealth and Splendor
14not including the revenue from the merchants and traders. And all the Arabian kings and governors of the land also brought gold and silver to Solomon. 15King Solomon made two hundred large shields of hammered gold; six hundred shekels of hammered gold went into each shield. 16He 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.…

Cross References
1 Kings 10:16-17
King Solomon made two hundred large shields of hammered gold; six hundred shekels of gold went into each shield. / He 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.

1 Kings 7:48-50
Solomon also made all the furnishings for the house of the LORD: the golden altar; the golden table on which was placed the Bread of the Presence; / the lampstands of pure gold in front of the inner sanctuary, five on the right side and five on the left; the gold flowers, lamps, and tongs; / the pure gold basins, wick trimmers, sprinkling bowls, ladles, and censers; and the gold hinges for the doors of the inner temple (that is, the Most Holy Place) as well as for the doors of the main hall of the temple.

1 Kings 14:25-27
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. / 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.

2 Chronicles 12:9-10
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.

2 Chronicles 1:15
The king made silver and gold as common in Jerusalem as stones, and cedar as abundant as sycamore in the foothills.

2 Chronicles 5:1
So all the work that Solomon had performed for the house of the LORD was completed. Then Solomon brought in the items his father David had dedicated—the silver, the gold, and all the furnishings—and he placed them in the treasuries of the house of God.

2 Chronicles 12:9
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.

2 Chronicles 24:24
Although the Aramean army had come with only a few men, the LORD delivered into their hand a very great army. Because Judah had forsaken the LORD, the God of their fathers, judgment was executed on Joash.

2 Chronicles 32:27
Hezekiah had very great riches and honor, and he made treasuries for his silver, gold, precious stones, spices, shields, and all kinds of valuable articles.

2 Chronicles 36:10
In the spring, King Nebuchadnezzar summoned Jehoiachin and brought him to Babylon, along with the articles of value from the house of the LORD. And he made Jehoiachin’s relative Zedekiah king over Judah and Jerusalem.

Isaiah 39:2
And Hezekiah welcomed the envoys gladly and showed them what was in his treasure house—the silver, the gold, the spices, and the precious oil, as well as his entire armory—all that was found in his storehouses. There was nothing in his palace or in all his dominion that Hezekiah did not show them.

Jeremiah 52:19
The captain of the guard also took away the basins, censers, sprinkling bowls, pots, lampstands, pans, and drink offering bowls—anything made of pure gold or fine silver.

Ezekiel 28:13
You were in Eden, the garden of God. Every kind of precious stone adorned you: ruby, topaz, and diamond, beryl, onyx, and jasper, sapphire, turquoise, and emerald. Your mountings and settings were crafted in gold, prepared on the day of your creation.

Daniel 5:2-3
Under the influence of the wine, Belshazzar gave orders to bring in the gold and silver vessels that Nebuchadnezzar his father had taken from the temple in Jerusalem, so that the king could drink from them, along with his nobles, his wives, and his concubines. / Thus they brought in the gold vessels that had been taken from the temple, the house of God in Jerusalem, and the king drank from them, along with his nobles, his wives, and his concubines.

Matthew 6:19-21
Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. / But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. / For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.


Treasury of Scripture

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

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2 Chronicles 12:9,10
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…

1 Kings 10:16,17
And king Solomon made two hundred targets of beaten gold: six hundred shekels of gold went to one target…

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2 Chronicles 9
1. The queen of sheba admires the wisdom of Solomon
13. Solomon's revenue in gold
15. His targets and shields
17. The throne of ivory
20. His vessels
23. His presents
25. His chariots and horse
26. His tributes
29. His reign and death














King Solomon made two hundred large shields of hammered gold;
King Solomon, known for his wisdom and wealth, undertook the construction of these shields as part of his extensive building projects, which included the Temple and his palace. The shields were likely used for ceremonial purposes rather than practical military defense, symbolizing the prosperity and divine favor upon Solomon's reign. The use of gold signifies opulence and the glory of Solomon's kingdom, reflecting the fulfillment of God's promise to David regarding his lineage (1 Kings 3:13). The shields were stored in the House of the Forest of Lebanon, a part of Solomon's palace complex, which served as an armory and a display of wealth and power (1 Kings 10:17).

six hundred shekels of hammered gold went into each shield.
The use of six hundred shekels of gold per shield indicates the immense wealth of Solomon's kingdom. A shekel was a unit of weight, and six hundred shekels would be approximately 15 pounds or 6.8 kilograms of gold per shield. This lavish expenditure highlights the economic prosperity during Solomon's reign, which was unparalleled in Israel's history. The number six hundred may also have symbolic significance, representing completeness or the fullness of wealth. This opulence is contrasted with later periods of Israel's history, where such wealth was lost due to disobedience to God (1 Kings 14:25-26). The shields can be seen as a type of Christ, who is our shield and protector, embodying divine glory and majesty (Psalm 3:3).

Persons / Places / Events
1. King Solomon
The son of King David and Bathsheba, Solomon was the third king of Israel. Known for his wisdom, wealth, and building projects, including the Temple in Jerusalem.

2. Jerusalem
The capital city of Israel, where Solomon reigned and where the Temple was built. It was the political and spiritual center of the nation.

3. Shields of Gold
These were large ceremonial shields made by Solomon, symbolizing wealth and divine favor. They were not intended for battle but for display in the House of the Forest of Lebanon.

4. House of the Forest of Lebanon
A significant building in Jerusalem constructed by Solomon, used for storing weapons and as a treasury. It was named for its cedar pillars, reminiscent of the forests of Lebanon.

5. Shekels of Gold
A unit of weight used in ancient Israel. The use of gold in such quantities for shields indicates the immense wealth and prosperity during Solomon's reign.
Teaching Points
The Danger of Materialism
Solomon's wealth, symbolized by the golden shields, serves as a reminder of the potential pitfalls of materialism. While wealth itself is not evil, the love of money can lead to spiritual decline.

Symbolism of Gold
Gold in the Bible often symbolizes purity and divine glory. However, in Solomon's case, it also represents the temptation to rely on earthly riches rather than God.

Wisdom and Wealth
Solomon was granted wisdom by God, yet his wealth became a stumbling block. This teaches us that wisdom should guide our use of resources, ensuring they honor God.

Legacy and Influence
Solomon's reign was marked by peace and prosperity, but his focus on wealth left a mixed legacy. Our actions and priorities can have lasting impacts on future generations.

Spiritual Priorities
The shields were for display, not defense. This can remind us to prioritize spiritual defenses over outward appearances, ensuring our faith is genuine and robust.(15) And king Solomon made.--Word for word as 1Kings 10:16.

Beaten gold.--Rather, according to Gesenius, mixed or alloyed gold. But the word (shah-t, i.e., shat-ah) seems to mean gold beaten out, gold-leaf. So LXX., ???????.

Went to.--He put on, i.e., he plated the "targets," which were large oblong shields, with gold. (Comp. Amos 8:10, "And I will put upon all loins sackcloth.") So in 2Chronicles 9:16.

Verses 15, 16. - Targets... shields. The Authorized Version "target" is unfortunate, though it may with somewhat grim truth represent fact. It was a very large solid shield, originally made of some common material, as basketwork or wood, and covered with leather; these with a plate of gold. The absence of the word "shekel" in each clause, both here and in Kings, leaves it open to us to suppose that the beka, or half-shekel, may be the right word. Now, the maneh (see 1 Kings 10:17), or pound, meant 100 bekas, i.e. 50 shekels. Thus the targets, or shields, had six manehs of gold to their plating each, and the lesser bucklers (as we may perhaps call them) three manehs each. On the estimate that the shekel weighed 9 dwt. 3 gr., since the maneh weighed fifty shekels (100 bekas, or half-shekels), the gold to a shield (target) may be put at something over 11 lbs. troy. The house of the forest of Lebanon; i.e. an armoury (see 1 Kings 7:2-5; 2 Samuel 8:7; Song of Solomon 4:4; Isaiah 22:8). Shishak took these when he conquered Jerusalem (1 Kings 14:26).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
King
הַמֶּ֧לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4428: A king

Solomon
שְׁלֹמֹ֛ה (šə·lō·mōh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8010: Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne

made
וַיַּ֨עַשׂ (way·ya·‘aś)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6213: To do, make

two hundred
מָאתַ֥יִם (mā·ṯa·yim)
Number - fd
Strong's 3967: A hundred

large shields
צִנָּ֖ה (ṣin·nāh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 6793: A hook, a, shield, cold

of hammered
שָׁח֑וּט (šā·ḥūṭ)
Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine singular
Strong's 7820: To hammer out

gold;
זָהָ֣ב (zā·hāḇ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2091: Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky

six
שֵׁ֤שׁ (šêš)
Number - feminine singular
Strong's 8337: Six (a cardinal number)

hundred [shekels]
מֵאוֹת֙ (mê·’ō·wṯ)
Number - feminine plural
Strong's 3967: A hundred

of hammered
שָׁח֔וּט (šā·ḥūṭ)
Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine singular
Strong's 7820: To hammer out

gold
זָהָ֣ב (zā·hāḇ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2091: Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky

went
יַעֲלֶ֖ה (ya·‘ă·leh)
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5927: To ascend, in, actively

into
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

each
הָאֶחָֽת׃ (hā·’e·ḥāṯ)
Article | Number - feminine singular
Strong's 259: United, one, first

shield.
הַצִּנָּ֥ה (haṣ·ṣin·nāh)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 6793: A hook, a, shield, cold


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