Solomon's Wealth

13 (A)Now the weight of gold that came to Solomon in one year was 666 talents of gold, 14 besides that which the explorers and merchants brought. (B)And all the kings of Arabia and the governors of the land brought gold and silver to Solomon. 15 King Solomon made 200 large shields of beaten gold; 600 shekels[a] of beaten gold went into each shield.

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Chronicles 9:15 A shekel was about 2/5 ounce or 11 grams

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