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2 Chronicles 9:15 akjv — And king Solomon made two hundred targets of beaten gold: six hundred shekels of beaten gold went to one target.

American King James Version

"And king Solomon made two hundred targets of beaten gold: six hundred shekels of beaten gold went to one target. "

— 2 Chronicles 9:15, American King James Version

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2 Chronicles 9 — Context

12

And king Solomon gave to the queen of Sheba all her desire, whatever she asked, beside that which she had brought to the king. So she turned, and went away to her own land, she and her servants. ¶

13

Now the weight of gold that came to Solomon in one year was six hundred and three score and six talents of gold;

14

Beside that which chapmen and merchants brought. And all the kings of Arabia and governors of the country brought gold and silver to Solomon. ¶

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And king Solomon made two hundred targets of beaten gold: six hundred shekels of beaten gold went to one target.

16

And three hundred shields made he of beaten gold: three hundred shekels of gold went to one shield. And the king put them in the house of the forest of Lebanon.

17

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

18

And there were six steps to the throne, with a footstool of gold, which were fastened to the throne, and stays on each side of the sitting place, and two lions standing by the stays:

2 Chronicles 9:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 2 Chronicles 9:15 say?
2 Chronicles 9:15 in the American King James Version reads: “And king Solomon made two hundred targets of beaten gold: six hundred shekels of beaten gold went to one target. ”
Where is 2 Chronicles 9:15 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 9:15 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 9, verse 15.
Who wrote 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 2 Chronicles about?
2 Chronicles narrates Solomon's reign and the kings of Judah down to the exile, with particular emphasis on the temple and faithful worship. It ends with Cyrus's decree authorizing the return — a note of hope for a people just home from Babylon.
What are the major themes of 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles explores themes including Temple, Worship, Faithful Kings, Reform, Return. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Chronicles 9:15.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 9:15 in?
2 Chronicles 9:15 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 2 Chronicles 9:15?
2 Chronicles 9:15 reads (AKJV): “And king Solomon made two hundred targets of beaten gold: six hundred shekels of beaten gold went to one target. ” 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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