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King Solomon made 200 large shields of hammered gold, using 15 pounds of gold on each shield.
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He also made 300 small shields of hammered gold, using 7½ pounds of gold on each shield. The king put them in the hall [named] the Forest of Lebanon.
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The king also made a large ivory throne and covered it with pure gold.
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Six steps led to the throne, which had a gold footstool attached to it. There were armrests on both sides of the seat. Two lions stood beside the armrests.
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Twelve lions stood on six steps, one on each side. Nothing like this had been made for any other kingdom.