Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Kings 10:16

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16, 17. two hundred targets, six hundred shekels —These defensive arms were anciently made of wood and covered with leather; those were covered with fine gold. 600 shekels were used in the gilding of each target—300 for each shield. They were intended for the state armory of the palace (see 1 Kings 14:26 ). return to ' Top of Page ' <a name="verse-18" class="com-number"