1Ki 10:14-21 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for 1Kgs 10:14-29: 10:14-29 To further describe Solomon’s splendor, the writer builds upon the details of the queen’s visit (10:1-13 ), describing Solomon’s wise use of wealth in his palace complex (10:14-21 ) and concluding with the far-reaching effects of Solomon’s wisdom in commercial arrangements (10:22-29 ). Summary for 1Kgs 10:14-15: 10:14-15 about 25 tons: The large amount of gold came from Solomon’s various enterprises and taxes; he also levied tolls upon merchants and traders who passed through his kingdom.

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Summary for 1Kgs 10:14-29: 10:14-29 ^a To further describe Solomon’s splendor, the writer builds upon the details of the queen’s visit (10:1-13 ^b), describing Solomon’s wise use of wealth in his palace complex (10:14-21 ^c) and concluding with the far-reaching effects of Solomon’s wisdom in commercial arrangements (10:22-29 ^d).
Summary for 1Kgs 10:14-15: 10:14-15 ^e about 25 tons: The large amount of gold came from Solomon’s various enterprises and taxes; he also levied tolls upon merchants and traders who passed through his kingdom.
Summary for 1Kgs 10:16-17: 10:16-17 ^f Although such shields were typically designed to accommodate infantry (large shields) or archers (smaller shields), these shields probably had ceremonial uses.
Summary for 1Kgs 10:18-21: 10:18-21 ^g Solomon obtained ivory through commercial ventures with Hiram. Ancient Near Eastern kings often used lion figures as symbols of royal power and divine protection of the throne.