14. Every year King Solomon received almost 25 tons of gold.
15. In addition to the gold brought in by the traveling merchants and traders, all the kings of Arabia and the governors of the land also brought gold and silver to Solomon.
16. King Solomon made 200 large shields of hammered gold. He used about 15 pounds of gold for each shield.
17. He also made 300 smaller shields of hammered gold. He used almost 4 pounds of gold for each shield. The king put them in the Forest-of-Lebanon House.
18. King Solomon also built a large throne with ivory decorations. It was covered with pure gold.
19. There were six steps leading up to the throne. The back of the throne was round at the top. There were armrests on both sides of the throne, and there were lions in the sides of the throne under the armrests.
20. There were also two lions on each of the six steps, one at each end. There was nothing like it in any other kingdom.