1 Kings 14:26 He seized the treasures of the house of the LORD and of the royal palace. He took everything, including all the gold shields that Solomon had made.

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New International Version
He carried off the treasures of the temple of the LORD and the treasures of the royal palace. He took everything, including all the gold shields Solomon had made.

New Living Translation
He ransacked the treasuries of the LORD’s Temple and the royal palace; he stole everything, including all the gold shields Solomon had made.

English Standard Version
He took away the treasures of the house of the LORD and the treasures of the king’s house. He took away everything. He also took away all the shields of gold that Solomon had made,

Berean Standard Bible
He seized the treasures of the house of the LORD and of the royal palace. He took everything, including all the gold shields that Solomon had made.

King James Bible
And he took away the treasures of the house of the LORD, and the treasures of the king's house; he even took away all: and he took away all the shields of gold which Solomon had made.

New King James Version
And he took away the treasures of the house of the LORD and the treasures of the king’s house; he took away everything. He also took away all the gold shields which Solomon had made.

New American Standard Bible
And he took away the treasures of the house of the LORD and the treasures of the king’s house, and he took everything; he even took all the shields of gold which Solomon had made.

NASB 1995
He took away the treasures of the house of the LORD and the treasures of the king’s house, and he took everything, even taking all the shields of gold which Solomon had made.

NASB 1977
And he took away the treasures of the house of the LORD and the treasures of the king’s house, and he took everything, even taking all the shields of gold which Solomon had made.

Legacy Standard Bible
And he took the treasures of the house of Yahweh and the treasures of the king’s house. And he took everything; he even took all the shields of gold which Solomon had made.

Amplified Bible
He took away the treasures of the house (temple) of the LORD and the treasures of the king’s house; he took away everything, he even took all the shields of gold which Solomon had made.

Christian Standard Bible
He seized the treasuries of the LORD’s temple and the treasuries of the royal palace. He took everything. He took all the gold shields that Solomon had made.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He seized the treasuries of the LORD’s temple and the treasuries of the royal palace. He took everything. He took all the gold shields that Solomon had made.

American Standard Version
and he took away the treasures of the house of Jehovah, and the treasures of the king's house; he even took away all: and he took away all the shields of gold which Solomon had made.

Contemporary English Version
He took everything of value from the temple and the palace, including Solomon's gold shields.

English Revised Version
and he took away the treasures of the house of the LORD, and the treasures of the king's house; he even took away all: and he took away all the shields of gold which Solomon had made.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
He took the treasures from the LORD's temple and the royal palace. He took them all. He took all the gold shields Solomon had made.

Good News Translation
He took away all the treasures in the Temple and in the palace, including the gold shields Solomon had made.

International Standard Version
He stripped the LORD's Temple and the royal palace of their treasures. He took everything, even the gold shields that Solomon had made.

Majority Standard Bible
He seized the treasures of the house of the LORD and of the royal palace. He took everything, including all the gold shields that Solomon had made.

NET Bible
He took away the treasures of the LORD's temple and of the royal palace; he took everything, including all the golden shields that Solomon had made.

New Heart English Bible
and he took away the treasures of the house of the LORD, and the treasures of the king's house; he even took away all: and he took away all the shields of gold which Solomon had made.

Webster's Bible Translation
And he took away the treasures of the house of the LORD, and the treasures of the king's house; he even took away all; and he took away all the shields of gold which Solomon had made.

World English Bible
and he took away the treasures of Yahweh’s house and the treasures of the king’s house. He even took away all of it, including all the gold shields which Solomon had made.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
and he takes the treasures of the house of YHWH, and the treasures of the house of the king, indeed, he has taken the whole; and he takes all the shields of gold that Solomon made.

Young's Literal Translation
and he taketh the treasures of the house of Jehovah, and the treasures of the house of the king, yea, the whole he hath taken; and he taketh all the shields of gold that Solomon made.

Smith's Literal Translation
And he will take the treasures of the house of Jehovah and the treasures of the king's house; and he took all: and he took all the shields of gold which Solomon made.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
And he took away the treasures of the house of the Lord, and the king's treasures, and carried all off: as also the shields of gold which Solomon had made.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And he took away the treasures of the house of the Lord, and the royal treasures, and he plundered everything, including the shields of gold that Solomon had made.

New American Bible
He took everything, including the treasures of the house of the LORD and the treasures of the house of the king, even the gold shields Solomon had made.

New Revised Standard Version
he took away the treasures of the house of the LORD and the treasures of the king’s house; he took everything. He also took away all the shields of gold that Solomon had made;

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
And he took away the treasures of the house of the LORD and the treasures of the king's house; he even took away all the shields of gold which Solomon had made.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And he took the treasure of the house of LORD JEHOVAH and the treasure of the house of the King, and he took all of the shields of gold that Solomon had made.

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
and he took away the treasures of the house of the LORD, and the treasures of the king's house; he even took away all; and he took away all the shields of gold which Solomon had made.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and took all the treasures of the house of the Lord, and the treasures of the king's house, and the golden spears which David took out of the hand of the sons of Adrazaar king of Suba, and brought them into Jerusalem, even all that he took, and the golden shields which Solomon had made, and carried them away into Egypt.

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Context

Shishak Raids Jerusalem
25In the fifth year of Rehoboam’s reign, Shishak king of Egypt came up and attacked Jerusalem. 26He seized the treasures of the house of the LORD and of the royal palace. He took everything, including all the gold shields that Solomon had made. 27Then King Rehoboam made bronze shields in their place and committed them to the care of the captains of the guard on duty at the entrance to the royal palace.…

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Cross References

2 Chronicles 12:9
So King Shishak of Egypt attacked Jerusalem and seized the treasures of the house of the LORD and of the royal palace. He took everything, including the gold shields that Solomon had made.

2 Kings 24:13
As the LORD had declared, Nebuchadnezzar also carried off all the treasures from the house of the LORD and the royal palace, and he cut into pieces all the gold articles that Solomon king of Israel had made in the temple of the LORD.

2 Kings 25:13-17
Moreover, the Chaldeans broke up the bronze pillars and stands and the bronze Sea in the house of the LORD, and they carried the bronze to Babylon. / They also took away the pots, shovels, wick trimmers, dishes, and all the articles of bronze used in the temple service. / The captain of the guard also took away the censers and sprinkling bowls—anything made of pure gold or fine silver. ...

Jeremiah 52:17-23
Moreover, the Chaldeans broke up the bronze pillars and stands and the bronze Sea in the house of the LORD, and they carried all the bronze to Babylon. / They also took away the pots, shovels, wick trimmers, sprinkling bowls, dishes, and all the articles of bronze used in the temple service. / The captain of the guard also took away the basins, censers, sprinkling bowls, pots, lampstands, pans, and drink offering bowls—anything made of pure gold or fine silver. ...

2 Chronicles 36:18
who carried off everything to Babylon—all the articles of the house of God, both large and small, and the treasures of the house of the LORD and of the king and his officials.

Isaiah 39:6
The time will surely come when everything in your palace and all that your fathers have stored up until this day will be carried off to Babylon. Nothing will be left, says the LORD.

Jeremiah 27:19-22
For this is what the LORD of Hosts says about the pillars, the sea, the bases, and the rest of the articles that remain in this city, / which Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon did not take when he carried Jeconiah son of Jehoiakim king of Judah into exile from Jerusalem to Babylon, along with all the nobles of Judah and Jerusalem. / Yes, this is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says about the articles that remain in the house of the LORD, in the palace of the king of Judah, and in Jerusalem: ...

Daniel 1:2
And the Lord delivered into his hand Jehoiakim king of Judah, along with some of the articles from the house of God. He carried these off to the land of Shinar, to the house of his god, where he put them in the treasury of his god.

2 Kings 14:14
He took all the gold and silver and all the articles found in the house of the LORD and in the treasuries of the royal palace, as well as some hostages. Then he returned to Samaria.

2 Kings 16:8
Ahaz also took the silver and gold found in the house of the LORD and in the treasuries of the king’s palace, and he sent it as a gift to the king of Assyria.

2 Kings 18:15-16
Hezekiah gave him all the silver that was found in the house of the LORD and in the treasuries of the royal palace. / At that time Hezekiah stripped the gold with which he had plated the doors and doorposts of the temple of the LORD, and he gave it to the king of Assyria.

2 Kings 20:17
The time will surely come when everything in your palace and all that your fathers have stored up until this day will be carried off to Babylon. Nothing will be left, says the LORD.

2 Chronicles 25:24
He took all the gold and silver and all the articles found in the house of God with Obed-edom and in the treasuries of the royal palace, as well as some hostages. Then he returned to Samaria.

Matthew 24:2
“Do you see all these things?” He replied. “Truly I tell you, not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.”

Mark 13:1-2
As Jesus was leaving the temple, one of His disciples said to Him, “Teacher, look at the magnificent stones and buildings!” / “Do you see all these great buildings?” Jesus replied. “Not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.”

Treasury of Scripture

And he took away the treasures of the house of the LORD, and the treasures of the king's house; he even took away all: and he took away all the shields of gold which Solomon had made.

he took away

1 Kings 7:51
So was ended all the work that king Solomon made for the house of the LORD. And Solomon brought in the things which David his father had dedicated; even the silver, and the gold, and the vessels, did he put among the treasures of the house of the LORD.

1 Kings 15:18
Then Asa took all the silver and the gold that were left in the treasures of the house of the LORD, and the treasures of the king's house, and delivered them into the hand of his servants: and king Asa sent them to Benhadad, the son of Tabrimon, the son of Hezion, king of Syria, that dwelt at Damascus, saying,

2 Kings 24:13
And he carried out thence all the treasures of the house of the LORD, and the treasures of the king's house, and cut in pieces all the vessels of gold which Solomon king of Israel had made in the temple of the LORD, as the LORD had said.

the shields of gold

1 Kings 10:16,17
And king Solomon made two hundred targets of beaten gold: six hundred shekels of gold went to one target…

2 Chronicles 9:15,16
And king Solomon made two hundred targets of beaten gold: six hundred shekels of beaten gold went to one target…

Proverbs 23:5
Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? for riches certainly make themselves wings; they fly away as an eagle toward heaven.

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1 Kings 14

1. Abijah being sick,
2. Jeroboam sends his wife, disguised, with presents to the prophet Ahijah
5. Ahijah forewarned by God, denounces God's judgment
17. Abijah dies, and is buried
19. Nadab succeeds Jeroboam
21. Rehoboam's wicked reign,
25. Shishak raids Jerusalem
29. Abijam succeeds Rehoboam

Berean Study Bible

He seized
The Hebrew root for "seized" is "לָקַח" (laqach), which means to take, capture, or seize. This word conveys a forceful action, indicating an aggressive and deliberate act of taking possession. In the context of 1 Kings 14:26, it reflects the invasion and plundering by Shishak, the king of Egypt, who took advantage of the weakened state of Israel under Rehoboam's rule. This act of seizing symbolizes the loss of divine favor and protection that Israel experienced due to their disobedience and idolatry.

the treasures of the house of the LORD
The "house of the LORD" refers to the temple in Jerusalem, which was the central place of worship for the Israelites. The treasures within the temple were not only of great material value but also held immense spiritual significance. They represented the wealth, glory, and divine presence of God among His people. The loss of these treasures signifies a spiritual decline and a departure from the covenant relationship with God. Historically, this event marks a turning point where the splendor of Solomon's era begins to fade, highlighting the consequences of turning away from God's commandments.

and the treasures of the royal palace
The royal palace was the seat of the king's authority and power. The treasures here symbolize the wealth and stability of the kingdom. The fact that these treasures were also taken indicates a complete stripping away of both spiritual and temporal security. It serves as a reminder of the vulnerability of earthly power and riches when a nation or individual turns away from God. The historical context shows that Rehoboam's reign was marked by division and weakness, a stark contrast to the united and prosperous kingdom under Solomon.

He took everything
This phrase emphasizes the totality of the plundering. The Hebrew word "כֹּל" (kol) means "all" or "everything," underscoring the completeness of the loss. It reflects the thoroughness of Shishak's conquest and the extent of Israel's humiliation. Spiritually, it serves as a warning of the consequences of forsaking God's ways, where not just a portion, but everything can be lost when divine protection is withdrawn.

including all the gold shields that Solomon had made
The gold shields were symbols of Solomon's wealth and the glory of his reign. They were not only functional but also decorative, representing the strength and splendor of the kingdom. The fact that these specific items were taken highlights the contrast between Solomon's era of prosperity and the decline under Rehoboam. Theologically, it illustrates the fleeting nature of earthly glory and the importance of maintaining faithfulness to God. Historically, the loss of these shields would have been a significant blow to the national pride and morale of Israel, serving as a tangible reminder of their departure from God's favor.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(26) He even took away all.--There is a touch of pathos in the description of the utter spoil of the treasures in which Solomon and Israel had gloried, and which now served only to buy off the victorious Egyptians. There is no notice of any sack of Jerusalem, nor, as in later cases, of any desecration of the Temple, or even of the plunder of its decorations. The record seems to imply surrender of the city and its treasures. The idea sometimes advanced, that, like the capture of Rome by the Gauls, the invasion of Shishak destroyed all ancient monuments and archives, has therefore no historical support from this passage; and with it many conclusions derived from it as to the dates of our Scriptural records must pass away.

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 26. - And he took away the treasures of the house of the Lord [The historian omits to mention the interposition of Shemaiah (2 Chronicles 12:5-8). The account of the Chronicles is altogether much fuller], and the treasures of the king's house; he even took away all [rather, "and everything (sc. that he could lay his hands on) he took away." The spoil must have been enormous]: and he took away all the shields of gold [cf. 1 Kings 10:17] which Solomon had made.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

He seized
וַיִּקַּ֞ח (way·yiq·qaḥ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3947: To take

the treasuries
אֹצְר֣וֹת (’ō·ṣə·rō·wṯ)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 214: Treasure, store, a treasury, storehouse

of the house
בֵּית־ (bêṯ-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1004: A house

of the LORD
יְהוָ֗ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

[and]
אֽוֹצְרוֹת֙ (’ō·wṣ·rō·wṯ)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 214: Treasure, store, a treasury, storehouse

of the royal
הַמֶּ֔לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4428: A king

palace.
בֵּ֣ית (bêṯ)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1004: A house

He took
לָקָ֑ח (lā·qāḥ)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3947: To take

everything,
הַכֹּ֖ל (hak·kōl)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

including
וַיִּקַּח֙ (way·yiq·qaḥ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3947: To take

all
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

the gold
הַזָּהָ֔ב (haz·zā·hāḇ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2091: Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky

shields
מָגִנֵּ֣י (mā·ḡin·nê)
Noun - common plural construct
Strong's 4043: A shield, a protector, the scaly hide of the crocodile

that
אֲשֶׁ֥ר (’ă·šer)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

Solomon
שְׁלֹמֹֽה׃ (šə·lō·mōh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8010: Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne

had made.
עָשָׂ֖ה (‘ā·śāh)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6213: To do, make

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OT History: 1 Kings 14:26 And he took away the treasures (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg)