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2 Chronicles 9:16 net — He also made three hundred small shields of hammered gold; 300 measures of gold were used for each of those shields. Th…

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"He also made three hundred small shields of hammered gold; 300 measures of gold were used for each of those shields. The king placed them in the Palace of the Lebanon Forest."

— 2 Chronicles 9:16, NET Bible

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2 Chronicles 9 — Context

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Solomon’s Wealth Solomon received 666 talents of gold per year,

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besides what he collected from the merchants and traders. All the Arabian kings and the governors of the land also brought gold and silver to Solomon.

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King Solomon made two hundred large shields of hammered gold; 600 measures of hammered gold were used for each shield.

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He also made three hundred small shields of hammered gold; 300 measures of gold were used for each of those shields. The king placed them in the Palace of the Lebanon Forest.

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The king made a large throne decorated with ivory and overlaid it with pure gold.

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There were six steps leading up to the throne, and a gold footstool was attached to the throne. The throne had two armrests with a statue of a lion standing on each side.

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There were twelve statues of lions on the six steps, one lion at each end of each step. There was nothing like it in 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 NET Bible reads: “He also made three hundred small shields of hammered gold; 300 measures of gold were used for each of those shields. The king placed them in the Palace of the Lebanon Forest.”
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 (NET): “He also made three hundred small shields of hammered gold; 300 measures of gold were used for each of those shields. The king placed them in the Palace of the Lebanon Forest.” 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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