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1 Kings 10:17 nasb — He made shields of beaten gold, using three minas of gold on each shield, and the king put them in the house of the for…

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"He made shields of beaten gold, using three minas of gold on each shield, and the king put them in the house of the forest of Lebanon."

— 1 Kings 10:17, NASB

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1 Kings 10 — Context

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Now the weight of gold which came in to Solomon in one year was talents of gold,

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besides that from the traders and the wares of the merchants and all the kings of the Arabs and the governors of the country.

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King Solomon made large shields of beaten gold, using 600 shekels of gold on each large shield.

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He made shields of beaten gold, using three minas of gold on each shield, and the king put them in the house of the forest of Lebanon.

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Moreover, the king made a great throne of ivory and overlaid it with refined gold.

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There were six steps to the throne and a round top to the throne at its rear, and arms on each side of the seat, and two lions standing beside the arms.

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Twelve lions were standing there on the six steps on the one side and on the other; nothing like it was made for any other kingdom.

1 Kings 10:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Kings 10:17 say?
1 Kings 10:17 in the NASB reads: “He made shields of beaten gold, using three minas of gold on each shield, and the king put them in the house of the forest of Lebanon.”
Where is 1 Kings 10:17 in the Bible?
1 Kings 10:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 10, verse 17.
Who wrote 1 Kings?
1 Kings is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Jeremiah). It was written c. 561–538 BC.
What is the book of 1 Kings about?
1 Kings tells of Solomon's wisdom and the building of the temple, then the painful division of the kingdom after his death. The northern kingdom plunges into idolatry under a series of wicked kings until the prophet Elijah is raised up to call Israel back to the LORD.
What are the major themes of 1 Kings?
1 Kings explores themes including Wisdom, Temple, Divided Kingdom, Idolatry, Prophecy. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Kings 10:17.
What translation should I read 1 Kings 10:17 in?
1 Kings 10:17 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Kings 10:17?
1 Kings 10:17 reads (NASB): “He made shields of beaten gold, using three minas of gold on each shield, and the king put them in the house of the forest of Lebanon.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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