1 Kings 10:16

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

King James Version
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Other Translations for 1 Kings 10:16

BSB
King Solomon made two hundred large shields of hammered gold; six hundred shekels of gold went into each shield.
AKJV
And king Solomon made two hundred targets of beaten gold: six hundred shekels of gold went to one target.
CPDV
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.
ERV
And king Solomon made two hundred targets of beaten gold: six hundred shekels of gold went to one target.
NHEB
King Solomon made two hundred large shields of beaten gold; six hundred shekels of gold went to each shield.
SMT
And king Solomon will make two hundred shields of beaten gold; six hundred of gold will come up upon the one shield.

Commentary for 1 Kings 10:16

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 Kings 10:16
Summary
Solomon crafts decorative ceremonial shields from precious metal
Place
Palace workshop
Event
Ceremonial shields manufactured
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Narrative