By comparing 1 Kings 10:16–17, it follows from the two passages together that the “pound of gold” was equal to 100 shekels.

And king Solomon made. —Word for word as 1 Kings 10:16.

Beaten gold. —Rather…

(See Gill on 1 Kings 10:16).

The imports mentioned here showed that prosperity drew the minds of Solomon and his subjects to the love of things curious and uncommon, though use…