And king Solomon made two hundred targets of beaten gold: six hundred shekels of gold went to one target.
Solomon had two hundred targets fashioned from beaten gold, with six hundred shekels of gold expended upon each single target. These shields were set among the costly furnishings placed in the house of the forest of Lebanon. The great outlay of gold upon them was a selfish use of means entrusted to him, diverted from helping the poor and from securing lasting improvements for the nation. It was an ambitious display driven by his desire that his own court should surpass the courts of all other kings.
Solomon had two hundred targets fashioned from beaten gold, with six hundred shekels of gold expended upon each single target. These shields were set among the costly furnishings placed in the house of the forest of Lebanon. The great outlay of gold upon them was a selfish use of means entrusted to him, diverted from helping the poor and from securing lasting improvements for the nation. It was an ambitious display driven by his desire that his own court should surpass the courts of all other kings.