דברי הימים ב, פרק י״ב, פסוק ט׳

The plundering campaign of the Egyptian king Shishak through Jerusalem reaches its peak as his forces strip the city of its greatest wealth. The invading army loots all the accumulated treasures from both the Temple and the royal palace. Among the massive amount of spoils taken from the city are the famous golden shields originally crafted by King Solomon.

These golden shields were not standard weapons of war but were primarily designed for display and decoration. Their capture represents a significant loss, as their importance goes far beyond the sheer financial worth of the gold. They are prized just as much for their extraordinary artistic value [ביאור שטיינזלץ].