1 Kings 10:17
1 Kings 10:17 in Multiple Translations
He also made three hundred small shields of hammered gold; three minas of gold went into each shield. And the king put them in the House of the Forest of Lebanon.
And he made three hundred shields of beaten gold; three pound of gold went to one shield: and the king put them in the house of the forest of Lebanon.
And he made three hundred shields of beaten gold; three pounds of gold went to one shield: and the king put them in the house of the forest of Lebanon.
And he made three hundred smaller body-covers of hammered gold, with three pounds of gold in every cover: and the king put them in the house of the Woods of Lebanon.
He also made three hundred small shields of hammered gold. Each of these shields required three gold minas. The king placed them in the Palace of the Forest of Lebanon.
And three hundreth shieldes of beaten golde, three pound of gold went to one shielde: and the King put them in the house of the wood of Lebanon.
and three hundred shields of alloyed gold — three pounds of gold go up on the one shield; and the king putteth them [in] the house of the forest of Lebanon.
He made three hundred shields of beaten gold; three minas of gold went to one shield; and the king put them in the House of the Forest of Lebanon.
And he made three hundred shields of beaten gold; three pounds of gold went to one shield: and the king put them in the house of the forest of Lebanon.
And three hundred targets of fine gold: three hundred pounds of gold covered one target: and the king put them in the house of the forest of Libanus.
His workers made 300 smaller shields. They covered each of them with ◄almost 4 pounds/1.5 kg.► of gold. Then the king put those shields in the Hall of the Forest of Lebanon.
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1 Kings 10:17 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/שְׁלֹשׁ
מֵא֤וֹת
מָֽגִנִּים֙
זָהָ֣ב
שָׁח֔וּט
שְׁלֹ֤שֶׁת
מָנִים֙
זָהָ֔ב
יַעֲלֶ֖ה
עַל
הַ/מָּגֵ֣ן
הָ/אֶחָ֑ת
וַ/יִּתְּנֵ֣/ם
הַ/מֶּ֔לֶךְ
בֵּ֖ית
יַ֥עַר
הַ/לְּבָנֽוֹן
וּ/שְׁלֹשׁ
shâlôwsh
H7969
three
Conj | Adj
מֵא֤וֹת
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Adj
מָֽגִנִּים֙
mâgên
H4043
shield
N-cp
זָהָ֣ב
zâhâb
H2091
gold
N-ms
שָׁח֔וּט
shâchaṭ
H7820
beaten
V-Qal-Inf-c
שְׁלֹ֤שֶׁת
shâlôwsh
H7969
three
Adj
מָנִים֙
mâneh
H4488
mina
N-mp
זָהָ֔ב
zâhâb
H2091
gold
N-ms
יַעֲלֶ֖ה
ʻâlâh
H5927
to ascend
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
הַ/מָּגֵ֣ן
mâgên
H4043
shield
Art | N-cs
הָ/אֶחָ֑ת
ʼechâd
H259
one
Art | Adj
וַ/יִּתְּנֵ֣/ם
nâthan
H5414
to give
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms | Suff
הַ/מֶּ֔לֶךְ
melek
H4428
King's
Art | N-ms
בֵּ֖ית
bayith
H1004
place
N-ms
יַ֥עַר
yaʻar
H3293
Jaar
N-ms
הַ/לְּבָנֽוֹן
Lᵉbânôwn
H3844
Lebanon
Art | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Kings 10:17
וּ/שְׁלֹשׁ
shâlôwsh
H7969
"three"
Conj | Adj
This Hebrew word means three or thrice, and is used to describe quantities or repetitions in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including three, third, and thirteen.
Definition: 1) three, triad 1a) 3, 300, third Aramaic equivalent: te.lat (תְּלָת "three" H8532)
Usage: Occurs in 381 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] fork, [phrase] often(-times), third, thir(-teen, -teenth), three, [phrase] thrice. Compare H7991 (שָׁלִישׁ). See also: Genesis 5:22; Joshua 1:11; 2 Kings 9:32.
מֵא֤וֹת
mêʼâh
H3967
"hundred"
Adj
Means a hundred, used as a simple number or part of a larger number in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including fractions like one one-hundredth. Found in books like Genesis and Psalms.
Definition: 1) hundred 1a) as simple number 1b) as part of larger number 1c) as a fraction-one one-hundredth (1/100) Aramaic equivalent: me.ah (מְאָה "hundred" H3969)
Usage: Occurs in 511 OT verses. KJV: hundred((-fold), -th), [phrase] sixscore. See also: Genesis 5:3; Numbers 2:6; Judges 18:17.
מָֽגִנִּים֙
mâgên
H4043
"shield"
N-cp
A shield in biblical times, this word also symbolizes protection, like God being a shield to those who trust in Him, as seen in Psalm 3:3. It can also refer to a ruler or leader who defends their people.
Definition: shield, buckler
Usage: Occurs in 60 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] armed, buckler, defence, ruler, [phrase] scale, shield. See also: Genesis 15:1; Psalms 33:20; Psalms 3:4.
זָהָ֣ב
zâhâb
H2091
"gold"
N-ms
Gold is a valuable metal, also used to describe something yellow or brilliant, like oil or a clear sky. It is often mentioned in the Bible as a precious resource.
Definition: 1) gold 1a) as precious metal 1b) as a measure of weight 1c) of brilliance, splendour (fig.) Aramaic equivalent: de.hav (דְּהַב "gold" H1722)
Usage: Occurs in 336 OT verses. KJV: gold(-en), fair weather. See also: Genesis 2:11; Numbers 7:26; 1 Chronicles 28:17.
שָׁח֔וּט
shâchaṭ
H7820
"beaten"
V-Qal-Inf-c
To beat or hammer out is the meaning of this word, which can also imply being beaten or even killed.
Definition: 1) to beat, hammer 1a) (Qal) beaten (participle) 2) (TWOT) to kill, slaughter
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: beat. See also: 1 Kings 10:16; 2 Chronicles 9:15; 2 Chronicles 9:16.
שְׁלֹ֤שֶׁת
shâlôwsh
H7969
"three"
Adj
This Hebrew word means three or thrice, and is used to describe quantities or repetitions in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including three, third, and thirteen.
Definition: 1) three, triad 1a) 3, 300, third Aramaic equivalent: te.lat (תְּלָת "three" H8532)
Usage: Occurs in 381 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] fork, [phrase] often(-times), third, thir(-teen, -teenth), three, [phrase] thrice. Compare H7991 (שָׁלִישׁ). See also: Genesis 5:22; Joshua 1:11; 2 Kings 9:32.
מָנִים֙
mâneh
H4488
"mina"
N-mp
A mina is a fixed weight or measured amount, often equal to 60 shekels of silver or 100 shekels of gold. In biblical times, this term was used to describe a specific unit of weight or currency, such as in the book of Ezekiel where it is used to describe a standard unit of measurement.
Definition: 1) maneh, mina, pound 1a) 60 shekels and 1/50 talent (of silver) 1a1) 1/60 talent in early Babylonian standard 1b) 100 shekels and 1/100 talent (of gold) Aramaic equivalent: me.ne (מְנֵא "mina" H4484)
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: maneh, pound. See also: 1 Kings 10:17; Nehemiah 7:70; Ezekiel 45:12.
זָהָ֔ב
zâhâb
H2091
"gold"
N-ms
Gold is a valuable metal, also used to describe something yellow or brilliant, like oil or a clear sky. It is often mentioned in the Bible as a precious resource.
Definition: 1) gold 1a) as precious metal 1b) as a measure of weight 1c) of brilliance, splendour (fig.) Aramaic equivalent: de.hav (דְּהַב "gold" H1722)
Usage: Occurs in 336 OT verses. KJV: gold(-en), fair weather. See also: Genesis 2:11; Numbers 7:26; 1 Chronicles 28:17.
יַעֲלֶ֖ה
ʻâlâh
H5927
"to ascend"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms
To ascend means to go up or rise, like the smoke from an altar going up to God, as described in many Bible passages, including Leviticus and Psalms.
Definition: : rise/go 1) to go up, ascend, climb 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go up, ascend 1a2) to meet, visit, follow, depart, withdraw, retreat 1a3) to go up, come up (of animals) 1a4) to spring up, grow, shoot forth (of vegetation) 1a5) to go up, go up over, rise (of natural phenomenon) 1a6) to come up (before God) 1a7) to go up, go up over, extend (of boundary) 1a8) to excel, be superior to 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be taken up, be brought up, be taken away 1b2) to take oneself away 1b3) to be exalted 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to bring up, cause to ascend or climb, cause to go up 1c2) to bring up, bring against, take away 1c3) to bring up, draw up, train 1c4) to cause to ascend 1c5) to rouse, stir up (mentally) 1c6) to offer, bring up (of gifts) 1c7) to exalt 1c8) to cause to ascend, offer 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be carried away, be led up 1d2) to be taken up into, be inserted in 1d3) to be offered 1e) (Hithpael) to lift oneself
Usage: Occurs in 817 OT verses. KJV: arise (up), (cause to) ascend up, at once, break (the day) (up), bring (up), (cause to) burn, carry up, cast up, [phrase] shew, climb (up), (cause to, make to) come (up), cut off, dawn, depart, exalt, excel, fall, fetch up, get up, (make to) go (away, up); grow (over) increase, lay, leap, levy, lift (self) up, light, (make) up, [idiom] mention, mount up, offer, make to pay, [phrase] perfect, prefer, put (on), raise, recover, restore, (make to) rise (up), scale, set (up), shoot forth (up), (begin to) spring (up), stir up, take away (up), work. See also: Genesis 2:6; Exodus 34:4; Joshua 7:6.
עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
הַ/מָּגֵ֣ן
mâgên
H4043
"shield"
Art | N-cs
A shield in biblical times, this word also symbolizes protection, like God being a shield to those who trust in Him, as seen in Psalm 3:3. It can also refer to a ruler or leader who defends their people.
Definition: shield, buckler
Usage: Occurs in 60 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] armed, buckler, defence, ruler, [phrase] scale, shield. See also: Genesis 15:1; Psalms 33:20; Psalms 3:4.
הָ/אֶחָ֑ת
ʼechâd
H259
"one"
Art | Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means one or united, and is used to describe something that is single or unique. It is often translated as one, first, or alone. For example, in Genesis 1:5, God calls the light day and the darkness night, and separates them into one thing from another.
Definition: 1) one (number) 1a) one (number) 1b) each, every 1c) a certain 1d) an (indefinite article) 1e) only, once, once for all 1f) one...another, the one...the other, one after another, one by one 1g) first 1h) eleven (in combination), eleventh (ordinal)
Usage: Occurs in 739 OT verses. KJV: a, alike, alone, altogether, and, any(-thing), apiece, a certain, (dai-) ly, each (one), [phrase] eleven, every, few, first, [phrase] highway, a man, once, one, only, other, some, together, See also: Genesis 1:5; Exodus 36:26; Numbers 7:70.
וַ/יִּתְּנֵ֣/ם
nâthan
H5414
"to give"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms | Suff
This word means to give, put, or set something, with a wide range of applications. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, describing God's actions and human interactions. The word is used to convey giving, selling, or exchanging something.
Definition: : give/deliver/send/produce 1) to give, put, set 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to give, bestow, grant, permit, ascribe, employ, devote, consecrate, dedicate, pay wages, sell, exchange, lend, commit, entrust, give over, deliver up, yield produce, occasion, produce, requite to, report, mention, utter, stretch out, extend 1a2) to put, set, put on, put upon, set, appoint, assign, designate 1a3) to make, constitute 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be given, be bestowed, be provided, be entrusted to, be granted to, be permitted, be issued, be published, be uttered, be assigned 1b2) to be set, be put, be made, be inflicted 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be given, be bestowed, be given up, be delivered up 1c2) to be put upon
Usage: Occurs in 1816 OT verses. KJV: add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, [idiom] avenge, [idiom] be (healed), bestow, bring (forth, hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, [phrase] cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, [idiom] doubtless, [idiom] without fail, fasten, frame, [idiom] get, give (forth, over, up), grant, hang (up), [idiom] have, [idiom] indeed, lay (unto charge, up), (give) leave, lend, let (out), [phrase] lie, lift up, make, [phrase] O that, occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, [idiom] pull, put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send (out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), [phrase] sing, [phrase] slander, strike, (sub-) mit, suffer, [idiom] surely, [idiom] take, thrust, trade, turn, utter, [phrase] weep, [phrase] willingly, [phrase] withdraw, [phrase] would (to) God, yield. See also: Genesis 1:17; Genesis 40:21; Exodus 30:12.
הַ/מֶּ֔לֶךְ
melek
H4428
"King's"
Art | N-ms
This word refers to a king or royal person, like King David or King Saul. It can also describe something related to a king, like the King's Valley in Genesis. The Bible often uses this word to talk about the rulers of Israel.
Definition: King's (Valley) (Gen.14.17)
Usage: Occurs in 1919 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Genesis 14:1; Joshua 10:39; 1 Samuel 16:1.
בֵּ֖ית
bayith
H1004
"place"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.
Definition: nm place, origin, between
Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.
יַ֥עַר
yaʻar
H3293
"Jaar"
N-ms
The Hebrew word Yaar refers to a forest or a copse of bushes, and also to a honeycomb. It is associated with Kiriath-jearim, a place name in the Bible. This word is used to describe natural environments.
Definition: honeycomb Another name of qir.yat ye.a.rim (קִרְיַת יְעָרִים "Kiriath-jearim" H7157)
Usage: Occurs in 59 OT verses. KJV: (honey-) comb, forest, wood. See also: Deuteronomy 19:5; Isaiah 10:18; Psalms 29:9.
הַ/לְּבָנֽוֹן
Lᵉbânôwn
H3844
"Lebanon"
Art | N-proper
Lebanon is a mountain range in Israel, named for its white snow or limestone peaks, often mentioned in Psalms and other books.
Definition: Combined with biq.ah (בִּקְעָה " Valley" H1237I) § Lebanon = "whiteness" a wooded mountain range on the northern border of Israel
Usage: Occurs in 64 OT verses. KJV: Lebanon. See also: Deuteronomy 1:7; Psalms 104:16; Psalms 29:5.
Study Notes — 1 Kings 10:17
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- Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 10:17
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Kings 10:17
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Kings 10:17
- Trapp's Commentary on 1 Kings 10:17
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Kings 10:17
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Kings 10:17
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Kings 10:17
- Barnes' Notes on 1 Kings 10:17
- Whedon's Commentary on 1 Kings 10:17
Context — Solomon’s Wealth and Splendor
15not including the revenue from the merchants, traders, and all the Arabian kings and governors of the land.
16King Solomon made two hundred large shields of hammered gold; six hundred shekels of gold went into each shield.
17He also made three hundred small shields of hammered gold; three minas of gold went into each shield. And the king put them in the House of the Forest of Lebanon.
18Additionally, the king made a great throne of ivory and overlaid it with pure gold. 19The throne had six steps, and its back had a rounded top. There were armrests on both sides of the seat, with a lion standing beside each armrest.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Kings 7:2 | He built the House of the Forest of Lebanon a hundred cubits long, fifty cubits wide, and thirty cubits high, with four rows of cedar pillars supporting the cedar beams. |
| 2 | 1 Kings 14:26 | He seized the treasures of the house of the LORD and of the royal palace. He took everything, including all the gold shields that Solomon had made. |
1 Kings 10:17 Summary
In 1 Kings 10:17, we see King Solomon making three hundred small shields of hammered gold, which were likely used for decorative or ceremonial purposes. This verse shows us the great wealth and power of King Solomon, but it also reminds us to use our own resources wisely and for God's glory, as taught in Matthew 6:19-21. Just like King Solomon, we can use our talents and resources to bring joy and beauty to others, but we must always remember to put God first and use our gifts for His purposes, as seen in Colossians 3:17. By doing so, we can bring honor to God and find true fulfillment in our lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What were the small shields of hammered gold used for in 1 Kings 10:17?
The Bible does not explicitly state the use of these shields, but based on the context of King Solomon's wealth and grandeur, it is likely they were used for decorative or ceremonial purposes, similar to the large shields mentioned in 1 Kings 10:16.
How much gold was used to make each small shield?
According to 1 Kings 10:17, three minas of gold went into each of the three hundred small shields, which is less than the six hundred shekels used for each of the large shields in 1 Kings 10:16.
Where did King Solomon put the small shields of hammered gold?
The king put the small shields in the House of the Forest of Lebanon, as stated in 1 Kings 10:17, which was likely a grand building or palace used for various purposes, including storing the king's treasures and symbols of his wealth.
What can we learn from King Solomon's use of gold in 1 Kings 10:17?
King Solomon's use of gold in 1 Kings 10:17 demonstrates his wealth and power, but it also reminds us of the importance of using our resources wisely and for God's glory, as taught in Matthew 6:19-21 and 1 Timothy 6:10.
Reflection Questions
- How can I use my own resources and talents to bring glory to God, just like King Solomon used his wealth to build and decorate his kingdom?
- What are some ways I can balance my desire for beauty and grandeur with the need for humility and simplicity, as seen in 1 Kings 10:17 and Matthew 23:12?
- How can I ensure that my pursuit of wealth and success does not distract me from my relationship with God, as warned in 1 Timothy 6:10 and Matthew 19:21?
- What can I learn from King Solomon's example about the importance of stewardship and responsible use of resources, as seen in 1 Kings 10:17 and Psalm 24:1?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 10:17
And he made three hundred shields of beaten gold,.... Which were a lesser sort: three pounds of gold went to one shield; or three hundred shekels, as in 2 Chronicles 9:16 a hundred shekels made one
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Kings 10:17
And he made three hundred shields of beaten gold; three pound of gold went to one shield: and the king put them in the house of the forest of Lebanon. No JFB commentary on this verse.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Kings 10:17
Three pound, or, three hundred shekels, as it is expressed .
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Kings 10:17
1 Kings 10:17 And [he made] three hundred shields [of] beaten gold; three pound of gold went to one shield: and the king put them in the house of the forest of Lebanon.Ver. 17. And he made three hundred shields.] Nothing so big as those targets, but lost with them.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Kings 10:17
(17) Pound—that is, maneh, equal (see 2 Chronicles 10:16) to one hundred shekels.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Kings 10:17
Verse 17. He made three hundred shields] The מגן magen was a large shield by which the whole body was protected. Mr. Reynolds computes that the two hundred targets, on each of which were employed three hundred shekels of gold, were worth £28,131 16s. 9 1/2d. And the three hundred shields, in forming each of which three pounds of gold were employed, were worth £210,976 7s. 7d.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Kings 10:17
17. three pound of gold went to one shield] The word rendered pound here is ‘maneh,’ and according to the parallel passage (2 Chronicles 9:16) is equal to ‘one hundred shekels.’ There is no sufficient data for settling the value of these weights in terms of our English standards, but such computations as seem most trustworthy make the maneh equal to about 2½ lbs. The addition of three such maneh of gold to a shield need not make it unwieldy. Of course the gold was only the external covering, not the whole fabric of the shields, though Josephus says the king cast (ἐχώνευσε) these targets and shields of the precious metal. in the house of the forest of Lebanon] On this see above 1 Kings 7:2. These golden shields were probably only used on grand occasions, and when not in use were suspended against the numerous pillars in the royal armoury, for which purpose the house of the forest of Lebanon appears to have been built. The shields were carried away in the succeeding reign by Shishak king of Egypt (1 Kings 14:26) and brazen ones were made by Rehoboam to be put in their place.
Barnes' Notes on 1 Kings 10:17
These shields, together with the 500 taken by David from Hadadezer 2 Samuel 8:7 were hung round the outer walls of a building, reckoned as belonging to the “house of the Forest of Lebanon,” but
Whedon's Commentary on 1 Kings 10:17
17. Shields — Ordinary shields, such as were carried on the arm. Three pounds — Three mina.