11. (In addition, Hiram’s ships brought gold from Ophir, and they also brought rich cargoes of red sandalwood and precious jewels.
12. The king used the sandalwood to make railings for the Temple of the lord and the royal palace, and to construct lyres and harps for the musicians. Never before or since has there been such a supply of sandalwood.)
13. King Solomon gave the queen of Sheba whatever she asked for, besides all the customary gifts he had so generously given. Then she and all her attendants returned to their own land.
14. Each year Solomon received about 25 tons of gold.
15. This did not include the additional revenue he received from merchants and traders, all the kings of Arabia, and the governors of the land.
16. King Solomon made 200 large shields of hammered gold, each weighing more than fifteen pounds.