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1 Kings 10

1 Kings 10:29

Solomon’s Wealth and Splendor · 1 Kings 10:14–29
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Translations

Modern
A chariot could be imported from Egypt for six hundred shekels of silver, and a horse for a hundred and fifty. Likewise, they exported them to all the kings of the Hittites and to the kings of Aram.
Traditional
And a chariot came up and went out of Egypt for six hundred shekels of silver, and an horse for an hundred and fifty: and so for all the kings of the Hittites, and for the kings of Syria, did they bring them out by their means.
Literal
And a chariot came up and came out from Egypt for six hundred shekels of silver, and a horse for a hundred and fifty. And thus to all the kings of the Hittites and the kings of Aram, by their hand they brought them out.
Latin
Egrediebatur autem quadriga ex Ægypto sexcentis siclis argenti, et equus centum quinquaginta. Atque in hunc modum cuncti reges Hethæorum et Syriæ equos venundabant.

Original

Hebrew
English
A chariot could be imported from Egypt for six hundred shekels of silver, and a horse for a hundred and fifty. Likewise, they exported them to all the kings of the Hittites and to the kings of Aram.

Notes

1 Kings 10:28–29

Solomon also acted as a trader, exchanging horses and chariots between the Egyptians in the south and the Syrians and Anatolians in the north.

1 Kings 10:14–29

To show more of Solomon’s greatness, the writer adds to the story of the queen’s visit (1 Kings 10:1–13). The writer describes Solomon’s wise use of wealth in building his palace complex (10:14–21). The writer then tells how Solomon’s wisdom also brought wide influence through his trade and commercial dealings (10:22–29).

Theme notes and profiles

Hittites Solomon Solomon’s Wisdom

Events

Measurements

  • six hundred shekels of silver: About 15.1 lb (6.8 kg)
  • a hundred and fifty: About 3.8 lb (1.7 kg)

Parallels

2 Chronicles 1:14–17 2 Chronicles 9:13–28

People

Heth: Son of Canaan and ancestor of the Hittites

Places

Egypt: Ancient nation; Israelites enslaved there; plagues and Exodus Syria: Ancient region north of Israel, often in conflict

Glossary

Banker, Banking Ezion-Geber Hittites Horse Jerusalem Kings, Books of First and Second Solomon (Person) Warfare

Topics

Chariot: Imported from Egypt by Solomon Chariots: Imported from Egypt Chariots: Value of in Solomon's Time Commerce: Articles of Chariots Commerce: Articles of Horses Commerce: The Exchange of Commodities for Money Egypt: Celebrated For: Fine Horses Egypt: The Country of: Exports of Egypt: The Country of: of Horses Exports: from Egypt of Horses and Chariots, and Linen Yarn Hittites: Governed by Kings Hittites: Retain Their own Kings Holy Land: Extensive Commerce of, in Solomon's Reign Horse: Exported: from Egypt Imports of Jerusalem: Horses, Chariots, and Linen King: Tariff on Imports, and Internal Revenue on Merchandise Solomon: Commerce of The Horse: The Jews: Imported from Egypt