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Shields of Splendor, Not War
Commentators explain that these 200 large shields were not intended for battle but for ceremonial display. They were likely gold-plated wooden shields used to adorn the palace and were carried before the king on solemn occasions, showcasing the kingdom's immense wealth.
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Kings 10:16
18th Century
Theologian
The “targets” seem to have been long shields protecting the whole body, while the “shields” of the next verse were bucklers of a smaller size, prob…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Kings 10:16–17
19th Century
Bishop
The shields overlaid with gold—the larger called “targets,” and the lesser called “shields”—were evidently used for ornamenting the king’s palace a…
John Gill
On 1 Kings 10:16
17th Century
Pastor
And King Solomon made two hundred targets of beaten gold ,
&c.] Which were a larger sort of shields, which covered t…
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Matthew Henry
On 1 Kings 10:14–29
17th Century
Minister
Solomon increased his wealth. Silver was considered of no value. Such is the nature of worldly wealth: plenty of it makes it less valuable. Even mo…