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1 Kings 10:14-16
Modern English Version
1 Kings 10:14-16
Modern English Version
Solomon’s Wealth(A)
14 Now the weight of gold that came to Solomon in one year was six hundred and sixty-six talents[a] of gold. 15 In addition, he collected from the merchantmen and the traffic of the spice merchants and from all the kings of Arabia and the governors of the country.
16 King Solomon made two hundred large shields of beaten gold made of six hundred shekels[b] of gold each.
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- 1 Kings 10:14 About 25 tons, or 23 metric tons.
- 1 Kings 10:16 About 15 pounds, or 6.9 kilograms; and in v. 29.
1 Kings 10:14-16
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1 Kings 10:14-16
New International Version
Solomon’s Splendor(A)
14 The weight of the gold(B) that Solomon received yearly was 666 talents,[a] 15 not including the revenues from merchants and traders and from all the Arabian kings and the governors of the territories.
16 King Solomon made two hundred large shields(C) of hammered gold; six hundred shekels[b] of gold went into each shield.
Footnotes
- 1 Kings 10:14 That is, about 25 tons or about 23 metric tons
- 1 Kings 10:16 That is, about 15 pounds or about 6.9 kilograms; also in verse 29
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