2 Chronicles 9:15
2 Chronicles 9:15 in Multiple Translations
King Solomon made two hundred large shields of hammered gold; six hundred shekels of hammered gold went into each shield.
¶ And king Solomon made two hundred targets of beaten gold: six hundred shekels of beaten gold went to one target.
And king Solomon made two hundred bucklers of beaten gold; six hundred shekels of beaten gold went to one buckler.
And King Solomon made two hundred body-covers of hammered gold, every one having six hundred shekels of gold in it.
King Solomon made two hundred shields of hammered gold. Each shield required six hundred shekels of hammered gold.
And King Salomon made two hundreth targets of beaten golde, and sixe hundreth shekels of beaten golde went to one target,
And king Solomon maketh two hundred targets of alloyed gold, six hundred [shekels] of alloyed gold he causeth to go up on the one target;
King Solomon made two hundred large shields of beaten gold. Six hundred shekels of beaten gold went to one large shield.
And king Solomon made two hundred targets of beaten gold: six hundred shekels of beaten gold went to one target.
And king Solomon made two hundred golden spears, of the sum of six hundred pieces of gold, which went to every spear:
King Solomon’s workers took this gold and hammered it into thin sheets and covered 200 large shields with those thin sheets of gold; they put almost 7-1/2 pounds of gold on each shield.
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2 Chronicles 9:15 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יַּ֨עַשׂ
הַ/מֶּ֧לֶךְ
שְׁלֹמֹ֛ה
מָאתַ֥יִם
צִנָּ֖ה
זָהָ֣ב
שָׁח֑וּט
שֵׁ֤שׁ
מֵאוֹת֙
זָהָ֣ב
שָׁח֔וּט
יַעֲלֶ֖ה
עַל
הַ/צִּנָּ֥ה
הָ/אֶחָֽת
וַ/יַּ֨עַשׂ
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
הַ/מֶּ֧לֶךְ
melek
H4428
King's
Art | N-ms
שְׁלֹמֹ֛ה
Shᵉlômôh
H8010
Solomon
N-proper
מָאתַ֥יִם
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Adj
צִנָּ֖ה
tsinnâh
H6793
hook
N-fs
זָהָ֣ב
zâhâb
H2091
gold
N-ms
שָׁח֑וּט
shâchaṭ
H7820
beaten
V-Qal-Inf-c
שֵׁ֤שׁ
shêsh
H8337
six
Adj
מֵאוֹת֙
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Adj
זָהָ֣ב
zâhâb
H2091
gold
N-ms
שָׁח֔וּט
shâchaṭ
H7820
beaten
V-Qal-Inf-c
יַעֲלֶ֖ה
ʻâlâh
H5927
to ascend
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
הַ/צִּנָּ֥ה
tsinnâh
H6793
hook
Art | N-fs
הָ/אֶחָֽת
ʼechâd
H259
one
Art | Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Chronicles 9:15
וַ/יַּ֨עַשׂ
ʻâsâh
H6213
"to make"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This verb means to make or do something, and is used over 2,600 times in the Bible. It is first used in Genesis 1:7 to describe God's creation of the world and is also used in Exodus 31:5 to describe the work of skilled craftsmen.
Definition: : make(OBJECT) 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do, work, make, produce 1a1a) to do 1a1b) to work 1a1c) to deal (with) 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect 1a2) to make 1a2a) to make 1a2b) to produce 1a2c) to prepare 1a2d) to make (an offering) 1a2e) to attend to, put in order 1a2f) to observe, celebrate 1a2g) to acquire (property) 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute 1a2i) to bring about 1a2j) to use 1a2k) to spend, pass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be done 1b2) to be made 1b3) to be produced 1b4) to be offered 1b5) to be observed 1b6) to be used 1c) (Pual) to be made
Usage: Occurs in 2286 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 34:19; Exodus 18:24.
הַ/מֶּ֧לֶךְ
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.
שְׁלֹמֹ֛ה
Shᵉlômôh
H8010
"Solomon"
N-proper
Shelomoh, or Solomon, was a king of Judah and successor of his father David, first mentioned in 2 Samuel 5:14 and known for his wisdom.
Definition: A king of the tribe of Judah living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.5.14; son of: David (H1732) and Bathsheba (H1339); brother of: Shammua (H8051H), Shobab (H7727) and Nathan (H5416); half-brother of: Amnon (H0550), Chileab (H3609), Absalom (H0053), Adonijah (H0138), Shephatiah (H8203), Ithream (H3507), Ibhar (H2984), Elishua (H0474), Nepheg (H5298H), Japhia (H3309I), Elishama (H0476H), Eliada (H0450), Eliphelet (H0467), Tamar (H8559H), Elpelet (H0467I), Nogah (H5052) and Jerimoth (H3406N); married to daughter_of_Pharaoh (H6547P) and Naamah (H5279A); father of: Taphath (H2955), Basemath (H1315) and Rehoboam (H7346); also called Jedidiah at 2Sa.12.25; § Solomon = "peace" son of David by Bathsheba and 3rd king of Israel; author of Proverbs and Song of Songs
Usage: Occurs in 263 OT verses. KJV: Solomon. See also: 2 Samuel 5:14; 1 Kings 9:25; 2 Chronicles 7:8.
מָאתַ֥יִם
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.
צִנָּ֖ה
tsinnâh
H6793
"hook"
N-fs
This Hebrew word for shield refers to a protective device used in battle, like a buckler. It appears in the Bible as a symbol of God's protection, as in Psalm 5:12. The word also means cold, as in piercing or biting.
Definition: 1) something piercing, hook, barb 1a) meaning uncertain
Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: buckler, cold, hook, shield, target. See also: 1 Samuel 17:7; Psalms 5:13; Psalms 35:2.
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.
שָׁח֑וּט
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.
שֵׁ֤שׁ
shêsh
H8337
"six"
Adj
This Hebrew word means the number six, and is often used in the Bible to describe measurements, like the six days of creation in Genesis 1.
Definition: 1) six 1a) six (cardinal number) 1b) sixth (ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers Aramaic equivalent: shet (שֵׁת "six" H8353)
Usage: Occurs in 202 OT verses. KJV: six(-teen, -teenth), sixth. See also: Genesis 7:6; 1 Kings 6:6; Proverbs 6:16.
מֵאוֹת֙
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.
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.
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/צִּנָּ֥ה
tsinnâh
H6793
"hook"
Art | N-fs
This Hebrew word for shield refers to a protective device used in battle, like a buckler. It appears in the Bible as a symbol of God's protection, as in Psalm 5:12. The word also means cold, as in piercing or biting.
Definition: 1) something piercing, hook, barb 1a) meaning uncertain
Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: buckler, cold, hook, shield, target. See also: 1 Samuel 17:7; Psalms 5:13; Psalms 35:2.
הָ/אֶחָֽת
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.
Study Notes — 2 Chronicles 9:15
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- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 9:15
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- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 9:15
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 9:15
- Barnes' Notes on 2 Chronicles 9:15
Context — Solomon’s Wealth and Splendor
13The weight of gold that came to Solomon each year was 666 talents,
14not including the revenue from the merchants and traders. And all the Arabian kings and governors of the land also brought gold and silver to Solomon.
15King Solomon made two hundred large shields of hammered gold; six hundred shekels of hammered gold went into each shield.
16He also made three hundred small shields of hammered gold; three hundred shekels of gold went into each shield. And the king put them in the House of the Forest of Lebanon. 17Additionally, the king made a great throne of ivory and overlaid it with pure gold.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Kings 10:16–17 | King Solomon made two hundred large shields of hammered gold; six hundred shekels of gold went into each shield. 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. |
| 2 | 2 Chronicles 12:9–10 | So King Shishak of Egypt attacked Jerusalem and seized the treasures of the house of the LORD and of the royal palace. He took everything, including the gold shields that Solomon had made. Then King Rehoboam made bronze shields in their place and committed them to the care of the captains of the guard on duty at the entrance to the royal palace. |
2 Chronicles 9:15 Summary
[King Solomon made 200 large shields of gold, using 600 shekels of gold for each one, as a display of his wealth and power. This shows us that King Solomon had a lot of resources at his disposal, as mentioned in 1 Kings 10:14-15. However, as Christians, we are called to use our resources wisely and for God's glory, as taught in Matthew 25:14-30. We should strive to be good stewards of what God has given us, whether it be time, talent, or treasure, and to seek His glory above our own.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the significance of the large shields made by King Solomon?
The large shields made by King Solomon symbolized his wealth and power, as seen in 2 Chronicles 9:15, where it is written that six hundred shekels of hammered gold went into each shield, demonstrating the vast resources at his disposal, as also mentioned in 1 Kings 10:14-15.
How did King Solomon acquire the gold used to make the shields?
According to 2 Chronicles 9:13-14, King Solomon received a large amount of gold each year, 666 talents, and also from the revenue of merchants and traders, as well as from the Arabian kings and governors of the land, as a gift to him.
What can we learn from King Solomon's use of gold in his kingdom?
King Solomon's use of gold in his kingdom, as seen in 2 Chronicles 9:15-17, teaches us about the importance of stewardship and the responsible use of resources, as also emphasized in Matthew 25:14-30, where Jesus teaches about being faithful with the talents given to us.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the Bible?
This verse is part of the larger narrative of King Solomon's reign, as described in 1 Kings 1-11 and 2 Chronicles 1-9, and it reflects the fulfillment of God's promise to Solomon, as stated in 2 Chronicles 1:12, where God says, 'I will give you riches and wealth and honor, such as none of the kings have had who were before you.'
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I am seeking to display my wealth or status, and how can I instead focus on seeking God's glory?
- How can I, like King Solomon, use the resources God has given me to bring glory to Him and to serve others?
- What are some ways that I can be a good steward of the resources God has entrusted to me, whether it be time, talent, or treasure?
- How can I balance the desire for beauty and splendor, as seen in King Solomon's use of gold, with the need for humility and simplicity, as taught in 1 Peter 3:3-4?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 9:15
[See comments on 1 Kings 10:16].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 9:15
And king Solomon made two hundred targets of beaten gold: six hundred shekels of beaten gold went to one target. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 9:15
(15) And king Solomon made.—Word for word as 1 Kings 10:16. Beaten gold.—Rather, according to Gesenius, mixed or alloyed gold. But the word (shahϋt, i.e., shatϋah) seems to mean gold beaten out, gold-leaf. So LXX., ἐλατούς.Went to.—He put on, i.e., he plated the “targets,” which were large oblong shields, with gold. (Comp. Amos 8:10, “And I will put upon all loins sackcloth.”) So in 2 Chronicles 9:16.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 9:15
Verse 15. And King Solomon made two hundred targets of beaten gold] For a more correct valuation of these targets and shields than that in 1Kg 10:17, see at the end of the chapter. 2 Chronicles 9:29.
Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 9:15
15. targets] Heb. çinnâh, a word meaning a large shield; cp. 1 Samuel 17:7. On the other hand in 2 Chronicles 9:16 (Heb. mâgçn) small shields are meant. The English renderings should be transposed so as to be “shields” in 2 Chronicles 9:15 and “targets” in 2 Chronicles 9:16. went to one target] Render (also in 2 Chronicles 9:16) were spread upon one target.
Barnes' Notes on 2 Chronicles 9:15
Comparing 1 Kings 10:16-17, it follows from the two passages together that the “pound of gold” was equal to 100 shekels.