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and three hundred smaller shields, each covered with about eight pounds of beaten gold. He had them all placed in the Hall of the Forest of Lebanon.
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in addition to the taxes paid by the traders and merchants. The kings of Arabia and the governors of the Israelite districts also brought him silver and gold.
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Solomon made two hundred large shields, each of which was covered with about fifteen pounds of beaten gold,
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and three hundred smaller shields, each covered with about eight pounds of beaten gold. He had them all placed in the Hall of the Forest of Lebanon.
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The king also had a large throne made. Part of it was covered with ivory and the rest of it was covered with pure gold.
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Six steps led up to the throne, and there was a footstool attached to it, covered with gold. There were arms on each side of the throne, and the figure of a lion stood at each side.
Footnotes 1
[a].
hall of the forest of lebanon: [A large ceremonial hall in the palace, probably so called because it was paneled in cedar.]
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.