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2 Chronicles 9:16 nasb — He made shields of beaten gold, using three hundred shekels of gold on each shield, and the king put them in the house…

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

— 2 Chronicles 9:16, NASB

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2 Chronicles 9 — Context

13

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

14

besides that which the traders and merchants brought; and all the kings of Arabia and the governors of the country brought gold and silver to Solomon.

15

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

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He made shields of beaten gold, using three hundred shekels of gold on each 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.

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There were six steps to the throne and a footstool in gold attached to the throne, and arms on each side of the seat, and two lions standing beside the arms.

19

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.

2 Chronicles 9:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 9:16 say?
2 Chronicles 9:16 in the NASB reads: “He made shields of beaten gold, using three hundred shekels of gold on each shield, and the king put them in the house of the forest of Lebanon.”
Where is 2 Chronicles 9:16 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 9:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 9, verse 16.
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 9:16.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 9:16 in?
2 Chronicles 9:16 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 9:16?
2 Chronicles 9:16 reads (NASB): “He made shields of beaten gold, using three hundred shekels 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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