riches and honour Cp. 2 Kings 20:13 (Isaiah 39:2).

shields If the text be correct we must think of silver and gold in the form of shields; cp. 2 Chronicles 9:15-16; but perhaps we should read migdânoth, "precious things," (as in 2 Chronicles 32:23), for mâginnoth"shields." LXX. ὁπλοθήκας, i.e. "armouries"; Pesh. (text being doubtful here) "shields" or"pearls" or"precious gifts."

pleasant jewels R.V. goodly vessels.

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