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The weight of the nails was fifty shekels of gold. He overlaid the upper chambers with gold.

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No Expense Spared for God

Commentators note the immense value represented by the details. One scholar suggests the 'fifty shekels of gold' might refer to the weight of each individual nail, not the total. This lavish use of gold for even small components like nails and for covering upper rooms signifies a profound act of worship, dedicating the very best and most costly materials to honor God's dwelling place.

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2 Chronicles

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 2 Chronicles 3:9

18th Century

Theologian

The upper chambers - (Compare 1 Chronicles 28:11). Their position is uncertain. One theory places them above the Holy of Holies,…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 2 Chronicles 3:9

19th Century

Bishop

And the weight of the nails was fifty shekels of gold. —Literally, And a weight for nails for shekels—fifty in gold. The …

John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Chronicles 3:9

17th Century

Pastor

(See Gill on 2 Chronicles 3:1).

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 2 Chronicles 3:1–17

17th Century

Minister

A more detailed account of the building of the temple is found in 1 Kings 6. It was to be in the place David had prepared���not only the place he h…