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A Tale of Two Accounts
Commentators note a difference in the amount of gold mentioned here (300 shekels) versus the parallel account in 1 Kings (3 manehs). Scholars suggest this is not a contradiction but likely a copyist's error or a difference in how ancient units were translated. This helps us understand that minor numerical variations can exist in ancient manuscripts without undermining the core message.
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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 9:16
19th Century
Bishop
Shields. — Maginnîm. The mâgçn was a round or oval shield, about half the size of the “target” (çinnah)…
John Gill
On 2 Chronicles 9:16
17th Century
Pastor
(See Gill on 1 Kings 10:17).
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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…