2 Chronicles 9:13-15
Easy-to-Read Version
Solomon’s Great Wealth
13 Every year Solomon got almost 25 tons[a] of gold. 14 In addition to the gold brought in by the traveling merchants and traders, all the kings of Arabia and the governors of the land also brought gold and silver to Solomon.
15 King Solomon made 200 large shields of hammered gold. He used about 15 pounds[b] of gold for each shield.
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- 2 Chronicles 9:13 25 tons Literally, “666 talents” (22,977 kg).
- 2 Chronicles 9:15 about 15 pounds Literally, “600 shekels” (6.9 kg).
2 Chronicles 9:13-15
New International Version
Solomon’s Splendor(A)
13 The weight of the gold that Solomon received yearly was 666 talents,[a] 14 not including the revenues brought in by merchants and traders. Also all the kings of Arabia(B) and the governors of the territories brought gold and silver to Solomon.
15 King Solomon made two hundred large shields of hammered gold; six hundred shekels[b] of hammered gold went into each shield.
Footnotes
- 2 Chronicles 9:13 That is, about 25 tons or about 23 metric tons
- 2 Chronicles 9:15 That is, about 15 pounds or about 6.9 kilograms
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