2 Chronicles 9:15
“And king Solomon made two hundred targets of beaten gold: six hundred shekels of beaten gold went to one target.”
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Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–18702 Chronicles 9:15-16
Comparing 1Ki 10:16-17, it follows from the two passages together that the “pound of gold” was equal to 100 shekels.
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
And King Solomon made two hundred targets of beaten gold - For a more correct valuation of these targets and shields…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Chronicles 9:13-31
We have here Solomon in his throne, and Solomon in his grave; for the throne would not secure him from the grave. Mors…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
targets Heb. çinnâh, a word meaning a large shield; cp. 1Sa 17:7. On the other hand in 2Ch 9:16 (Heb. mâgçn) small…