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The Golden Shields
Commentators explain that these large shields were likely plated with "beaten gold," or gold-leaf. By comparing this account with 1 Kings, scholars note that the 600 shekels of gold used for each shield was an immense amount, showcasing the kingdom's incredible wealth under Solomon.
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2 Chronicles
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Chronicles 9:15–16
18th Century
Theologian
By comparing 1 Kings 10:16–17, it follows from the two passages together that the “pound of gold” was equal to 100 shekels.
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Chronicles 9:15
19th Century
Bishop
And king Solomon made. —Word for word as 1 Kings 10:16.
Beaten gold. —Rather…
John Gill
On 2 Chronicles 9:15
17th Century
Pastor
(See Gill on 1 Kings 10:16).
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Chronicles 9:13–31
17th Century
Minister
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…