1 Kings 10:16
1 Kings 10:16 in Multiple Translations
King Solomon made two hundred large shields of hammered gold; six hundred shekels of gold went into each shield.
¶ And king Solomon made two hundred targets of beaten gold: six hundred shekels of gold went to one target.
And king Solomon made two hundred bucklers of beaten gold; six hundred shekels of gold went to one buckler.
And Solomon made two hundred body-covers of hammered gold, every one having six hundred shekels of gold in it.
King Solomon made two hundred shields of hammered gold. Each shield required six hundred shekels of hammered gold.
And King Salomon made two hundreth targets of beaten golde, sixe hundreth shekels of gold went to a target:
And king Solomon maketh two hundred targets of alloyed gold — six hundred of gold go up on the one target;
King Solomon made two hundred bucklers of beaten gold; six hundred shekels of gold went to one buckler.
And king Solomon made two hundred targets of beaten gold: six hundred shekels of gold went to one target.
And Solomon made two hundred shields of the purest gold: he allowed six hundred sides of gold for the plates of one shield.
King Solomon’s workers took this gold and hammered it into thin sheets and covered 200 large shields with those thin sheets of gold; they put ◄almost 15 pounds/more than 6 kg.► of gold on each shield.
Berean Amplified Bible — 1 Kings 10:16
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1 Kings 10:16 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יַּ֨עַשׂ
הַ/מֶּ֧לֶךְ
שְׁלֹמֹ֛ה
מָאתַ֥יִם
צִנָּ֖ה
זָהָ֣ב
שָׁח֑וּט
שֵׁשׁ
מֵא֣וֹת
זָהָ֔ב
יַעֲלֶ֖ה
עַל
הַ/צִּנָּ֥ה
הָ/אֶחָֽת
וַ/יַּ֨עַשׂ
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
הַ/מֶּ֧לֶךְ
melek
H4428
King's
Art | N-ms
שְׁלֹמֹ֛ה
Shᵉlômôh
H8010
Solomon
N-proper
מָאתַ֥יִם
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Adj
צִנָּ֖ה
tsinnâh
H6793
hook
N-fs
זָהָ֣ב
zâhâb
H2091
gold
N-ms
שָׁח֑וּט
shâchaṭ
H7820
beaten
V-Qal-Inf-c
שֵׁשׁ
shêsh
H8337
six
Adj
מֵא֣וֹת
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Adj
זָהָ֔ב
zâhâb
H2091
gold
N-ms
יַעֲלֶ֖ה
ʻâlâh
H5927
to ascend
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
הַ/צִּנָּ֥ה
tsinnâh
H6793
hook
Art | N-fs
הָ/אֶחָֽת
ʼechâd
H259
one
Art | Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Kings 10:16
וַ/יַּ֨עַשׂ
ʻâsâh
H6213
"to make"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This verb means to make or do something, and is used over 2,600 times in the Bible. It is first used in Genesis 1:7 to describe God's creation of the world and is also used in Exodus 31:5 to describe the work of skilled craftsmen.
Definition: : make(OBJECT) 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do, work, make, produce 1a1a) to do 1a1b) to work 1a1c) to deal (with) 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect 1a2) to make 1a2a) to make 1a2b) to produce 1a2c) to prepare 1a2d) to make (an offering) 1a2e) to attend to, put in order 1a2f) to observe, celebrate 1a2g) to acquire (property) 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute 1a2i) to bring about 1a2j) to use 1a2k) to spend, pass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be done 1b2) to be made 1b3) to be produced 1b4) to be offered 1b5) to be observed 1b6) to be used 1c) (Pual) to be made
Usage: Occurs in 2286 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 34:19; Exodus 18:24.
הַ/מֶּ֧לֶךְ
melek
H4428
"King's"
Art | N-ms
This word refers to a king or royal person, like King David or King Saul. It can also describe something related to a king, like the King's Valley in Genesis. The Bible often uses this word to talk about the rulers of Israel.
Definition: King's (Valley) (Gen.14.17)
Usage: Occurs in 1919 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Genesis 14:1; Joshua 10:39; 1 Samuel 16:1.
שְׁלֹמֹ֛ה
Shᵉlômôh
H8010
"Solomon"
N-proper
Shelomoh, or Solomon, was a king of Judah and successor of his father David, first mentioned in 2 Samuel 5:14 and known for his wisdom.
Definition: A king of the tribe of Judah living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.5.14; son of: David (H1732) and Bathsheba (H1339); brother of: Shammua (H8051H), Shobab (H7727) and Nathan (H5416); half-brother of: Amnon (H0550), Chileab (H3609), Absalom (H0053), Adonijah (H0138), Shephatiah (H8203), Ithream (H3507), Ibhar (H2984), Elishua (H0474), Nepheg (H5298H), Japhia (H3309I), Elishama (H0476H), Eliada (H0450), Eliphelet (H0467), Tamar (H8559H), Elpelet (H0467I), Nogah (H5052) and Jerimoth (H3406N); married to daughter_of_Pharaoh (H6547P) and Naamah (H5279A); father of: Taphath (H2955), Basemath (H1315) and Rehoboam (H7346); also called Jedidiah at 2Sa.12.25; § Solomon = "peace" son of David by Bathsheba and 3rd king of Israel; author of Proverbs and Song of Songs
Usage: Occurs in 263 OT verses. KJV: Solomon. See also: 2 Samuel 5:14; 1 Kings 9:25; 2 Chronicles 7:8.
מָאתַ֥יִם
mêʼâh
H3967
"hundred"
Adj
Means a hundred, used as a simple number or part of a larger number in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including fractions like one one-hundredth. Found in books like Genesis and Psalms.
Definition: 1) hundred 1a) as simple number 1b) as part of larger number 1c) as a fraction-one one-hundredth (1/100) Aramaic equivalent: me.ah (מְאָה "hundred" H3969)
Usage: Occurs in 511 OT verses. KJV: hundred((-fold), -th), [phrase] sixscore. See also: Genesis 5:3; Numbers 2:6; Judges 18:17.
צִנָּ֖ה
tsinnâh
H6793
"hook"
N-fs
This Hebrew word for shield refers to a protective device used in battle, like a buckler. It appears in the Bible as a symbol of God's protection, as in Psalm 5:12. The word also means cold, as in piercing or biting.
Definition: 1) something piercing, hook, barb 1a) meaning uncertain
Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: buckler, cold, hook, shield, target. See also: 1 Samuel 17:7; Psalms 5:13; Psalms 35:2.
זָהָ֣ב
zâhâb
H2091
"gold"
N-ms
Gold is a valuable metal, also used to describe something yellow or brilliant, like oil or a clear sky. It is often mentioned in the Bible as a precious resource.
Definition: 1) gold 1a) as precious metal 1b) as a measure of weight 1c) of brilliance, splendour (fig.) Aramaic equivalent: de.hav (דְּהַב "gold" H1722)
Usage: Occurs in 336 OT verses. KJV: gold(-en), fair weather. See also: Genesis 2:11; Numbers 7:26; 1 Chronicles 28:17.
שָׁח֑וּט
shâchaṭ
H7820
"beaten"
V-Qal-Inf-c
To beat or hammer out is the meaning of this word, which can also imply being beaten or even killed.
Definition: 1) to beat, hammer 1a) (Qal) beaten (participle) 2) (TWOT) to kill, slaughter
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: beat. See also: 1 Kings 10:16; 2 Chronicles 9:15; 2 Chronicles 9:16.
שֵׁשׁ
shêsh
H8337
"six"
Adj
This Hebrew word means the number six, and is often used in the Bible to describe measurements, like the six days of creation in Genesis 1.
Definition: 1) six 1a) six (cardinal number) 1b) sixth (ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers Aramaic equivalent: shet (שֵׁת "six" H8353)
Usage: Occurs in 202 OT verses. KJV: six(-teen, -teenth), sixth. See also: Genesis 7:6; 1 Kings 6:6; Proverbs 6:16.
מֵא֣וֹת
mêʼâh
H3967
"hundred"
Adj
Means a hundred, used as a simple number or part of a larger number in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including fractions like one one-hundredth. Found in books like Genesis and Psalms.
Definition: 1) hundred 1a) as simple number 1b) as part of larger number 1c) as a fraction-one one-hundredth (1/100) Aramaic equivalent: me.ah (מְאָה "hundred" H3969)
Usage: Occurs in 511 OT verses. KJV: hundred((-fold), -th), [phrase] sixscore. See also: Genesis 5:3; Numbers 2:6; Judges 18:17.
זָהָ֔ב
zâhâb
H2091
"gold"
N-ms
Gold is a valuable metal, also used to describe something yellow or brilliant, like oil or a clear sky. It is often mentioned in the Bible as a precious resource.
Definition: 1) gold 1a) as precious metal 1b) as a measure of weight 1c) of brilliance, splendour (fig.) Aramaic equivalent: de.hav (דְּהַב "gold" H1722)
Usage: Occurs in 336 OT verses. KJV: gold(-en), fair weather. See also: Genesis 2:11; Numbers 7:26; 1 Chronicles 28:17.
יַעֲלֶ֖ה
ʻâlâh
H5927
"to ascend"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms
To ascend means to go up or rise, like the smoke from an altar going up to God, as described in many Bible passages, including Leviticus and Psalms.
Definition: : rise/go 1) to go up, ascend, climb 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go up, ascend 1a2) to meet, visit, follow, depart, withdraw, retreat 1a3) to go up, come up (of animals) 1a4) to spring up, grow, shoot forth (of vegetation) 1a5) to go up, go up over, rise (of natural phenomenon) 1a6) to come up (before God) 1a7) to go up, go up over, extend (of boundary) 1a8) to excel, be superior to 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be taken up, be brought up, be taken away 1b2) to take oneself away 1b3) to be exalted 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to bring up, cause to ascend or climb, cause to go up 1c2) to bring up, bring against, take away 1c3) to bring up, draw up, train 1c4) to cause to ascend 1c5) to rouse, stir up (mentally) 1c6) to offer, bring up (of gifts) 1c7) to exalt 1c8) to cause to ascend, offer 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be carried away, be led up 1d2) to be taken up into, be inserted in 1d3) to be offered 1e) (Hithpael) to lift oneself
Usage: Occurs in 817 OT verses. KJV: arise (up), (cause to) ascend up, at once, break (the day) (up), bring (up), (cause to) burn, carry up, cast up, [phrase] shew, climb (up), (cause to, make to) come (up), cut off, dawn, depart, exalt, excel, fall, fetch up, get up, (make to) go (away, up); grow (over) increase, lay, leap, levy, lift (self) up, light, (make) up, [idiom] mention, mount up, offer, make to pay, [phrase] perfect, prefer, put (on), raise, recover, restore, (make to) rise (up), scale, set (up), shoot forth (up), (begin to) spring (up), stir up, take away (up), work. See also: Genesis 2:6; Exodus 34:4; Joshua 7:6.
עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
הַ/צִּנָּ֥ה
tsinnâh
H6793
"hook"
Art | N-fs
This Hebrew word for shield refers to a protective device used in battle, like a buckler. It appears in the Bible as a symbol of God's protection, as in Psalm 5:12. The word also means cold, as in piercing or biting.
Definition: 1) something piercing, hook, barb 1a) meaning uncertain
Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: buckler, cold, hook, shield, target. See also: 1 Samuel 17:7; Psalms 5:13; Psalms 35:2.
הָ/אֶחָֽת
ʼechâd
H259
"one"
Art | Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means one or united, and is used to describe something that is single or unique. It is often translated as one, first, or alone. For example, in Genesis 1:5, God calls the light day and the darkness night, and separates them into one thing from another.
Definition: 1) one (number) 1a) one (number) 1b) each, every 1c) a certain 1d) an (indefinite article) 1e) only, once, once for all 1f) one...another, the one...the other, one after another, one by one 1g) first 1h) eleven (in combination), eleventh (ordinal)
Usage: Occurs in 739 OT verses. KJV: a, alike, alone, altogether, and, any(-thing), apiece, a certain, (dai-) ly, each (one), [phrase] eleven, every, few, first, [phrase] highway, a man, once, one, only, other, some, together, See also: Genesis 1:5; Exodus 36:26; Numbers 7:70.
Study Notes — 1 Kings 10:16
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- 1 Kings 10:16 Summary
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 10:16
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Kings 10:16
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Kings 10:16
- Trapp's Commentary on 1 Kings 10:16
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Kings 10:16
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Kings 10:16
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Kings 10:16
- Barnes' Notes on 1 Kings 10:16
- Whedon's Commentary on 1 Kings 10:16
Context — Solomon’s Wealth and Splendor
14The weight of gold that came to Solomon each year was 666 talents,
15not including the revenue from the merchants, traders, and all the Arabian kings and governors of the land.
16King Solomon made two hundred large shields of hammered gold; six hundred shekels of gold went into each shield.
17He also made three hundred small shields of hammered gold; three minas of gold went into each shield. And the king put them in the House of the Forest of Lebanon. 18Additionally, the king made a great throne of ivory and overlaid it with pure gold.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Kings 14:26–28 | He seized the treasures of the house of the LORD and of the royal palace. He took everything, including all the gold shields that Solomon had made. Then King Rehoboam made bronze shields in their place and committed them to the care of the captains of the guard on duty at the entrance to the royal palace. And whenever the king entered the house of the LORD, the guards would bear the shields, and later they would return them to the guardroom. |
| 2 | 2 Chronicles 12:9–10 | So King Shishak of Egypt attacked Jerusalem and seized the treasures of the house of the LORD and of the royal palace. He took everything, including the gold shields that Solomon had made. Then King Rehoboam made bronze shields in their place and committed them to the care of the captains of the guard on duty at the entrance to the royal palace. |
| 3 | 2 Chronicles 9:15–16 | King Solomon made two hundred large shields of hammered gold; six hundred shekels of hammered gold went into each shield. He also made three hundred small shields of hammered gold; three hundred shekels of gold went into each shield. And the king put them in the House of the Forest of Lebanon. |
1 Kings 10:16 Summary
King Solomon made two hundred large shields of hammered gold, using six hundred shekels of gold for each one, as stated in 1 Kings 10:16. This shows how wealthy and powerful King Solomon was, and how he used his resources to create beautiful things, similar to how God created the world and saw that it was good, as mentioned in Genesis 1:31. Just like King Solomon, we can use the resources God has given us to create something beautiful and pleasing to Him, as described in Colossians 3:23-24. By doing so, we can reflect the beauty and value of God's creation in our own lives, as seen in Psalm 19:1.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the large shields of hammered gold made by King Solomon?
The large shields of hammered gold signify King Solomon's wealth and power, as stated in 1 Kings 10:16, and demonstrate his ability to craft beautiful and valuable items, as seen in other parts of the Bible, such as Exodus 31:3-5, where Bezalel is filled with the Spirit of God to create artistic works.
How much gold was used to make each shield?
According to 1 Kings 10:16, six hundred shekels of gold went into each of the two hundred large shields made by King Solomon, showcasing the vast amount of gold at his disposal, as also mentioned in 1 Kings 10:14.
What does the use of hammered gold in the shields represent?
The use of hammered gold in the shields, as described in 1 Kings 10:16, represents the value and preciousness of the materials used, as well as the skill and craftsmanship that went into creating them, similar to the description of the tabernacle in Exodus 25:18, where gold is used to symbolize purity and beauty.
How do the shields of gold relate to King Solomon's character?
The shields of gold, as mentioned in 1 Kings 10:16, demonstrate King Solomon's wealth and power, but also his desire for beauty and craftsmanship, as seen in other parts of the Bible, such as 1 Kings 3:12, where God grants Solomon wisdom and wealth.
Reflection Questions
- What does the abundance of gold in this verse reveal about God's provision for King Solomon, and how can I apply this to my own life, considering verses like Philippians 4:19 and Matthew 6:33?
- How can I, like King Solomon, use the resources God has given me to create something beautiful and pleasing to Him, as described in Colossians 3:23-24 and 1 Corinthians 10:31?
- What are some ways I can reflect the beauty and value of God's creation in my own life, as seen in the craftsmanship of the shields, and considering verses like Psalm 19:1 and Isaiah 43:7?
- In what ways can I, like King Solomon, use my skills and talents to bring glory to God, as mentioned in 1 Corinthians 10:31 and Colossians 3:17?
- How can I balance the desire for beauty and craftsmanship with the need for humility and dependence on God, as seen in 1 Kings 10:16 and Proverbs 16:18?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 10:16
And King Solomon made two hundred targets of beaten gold,.... Which were a larger sort of shields, which covered the whole body; and these were made of gold beaten with the hammer, or drawn into
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Kings 10:16
And king Solomon made two hundred targets of beaten gold: six hundred shekels of gold went to one target. Two hundred targets ... six hundred shekels.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Kings 10:16
For pomp and magnificence, and (as may be thought from the use of the brazen shields, ,28) to be carried before him by his guard when he went abroad.
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Kings 10:16
1 Kings 10:16 And king Solomon made two hundred targets [of] beaten gold: six hundred [shekels] of gold went to one target.Ver. 16. Two hundred targets of beaten gold.] Which were carried before him by his guard, as 1 Kings 14:27-28, being more for pomp than service; and therefore so soon became a prey to the enemy through God’ s just indignation.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Kings 10:16
(16, 17) The shields overlaid with gold—the larger called “targets,” and the lesser called “shields”—were evidently used for ornamenting the king’s palace, and (as we may gather from the notice in 2 Chronicles 12:11, of the brazen shields which superseded them) taken down and borne before the king on solemn occasions, as “when he went to the house of the Lord.” We have notices of shields of gold among the Syrians of Zobah (2 Samuel 8:7; 1 Chronicles 18:7), and of shields hung on the walls of Tyre (Ezekiel 27:10-11). The use of such ornaments argues a plethora of gold, too great to be absorbed either in currency or in personal and architectural decorations.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Kings 10:16
Verse 16. Solomon made two hundred targets of beaten gold] I have already conjectured that the צנה tsinnah might resemble the Highland targe or target, with a dagger projecting from the UMBO or centre.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Kings 10:16
16. two hundred targets of beaten gold] The ‘targets’ here spoken of appear, from the gold consumed in them, to have been much larger than the ‘shields’ mentioned in the next verse. Both the names imply ‘protection,’ ‘covering,’ but give us no clue to their form. The LXX. makes these ‘targets’ three hundred in number, and gives three hundred shekels of gold to each. six hundred shekels of gold] It was not unusual in Hebrew where it was well known what word ought to be supplied to omit the word ‘shekels’ as is done here. So Genesis 24:22; Exodus 30:23. No Englishman misunderstands such an expression as ‘three hundred a year.’
Barnes' Notes on 1 Kings 10:16
The “targets” seem to have been long shields protecting the whole body, while the “shields” of the next verse were bucklers of a smaller size, probably round, and much lighter.
Whedon's Commentary on 1 Kings 10:16
16. Targets — Large oblong shields, to cover or defend the whole body.Six hundred shekels — About eighteen pounds.