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

Shields. — Maginnîm. The mâgçn was a round or oval shield, about half the size of the “target” (çinnah)…

(See Gill on 1 Kings 10:17).

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…