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Solomon’s Wealth

13 The weight of gold that came to Solomon(A) annually was twenty-three tonnes,[a] 14 besides what was brought by the merchants and traders. All the Arabian kings and governors of the land also brought gold and silver to Solomon.

15 King Solomon made two hundred large shields of hammered gold; 7 kilograms[b] of hammered gold went into each shield.

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Footnotes

  1. 9:13 Lit 666 talents
  2. 9:15 Lit 600 (shekels)