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2 Chronicles 1

2 Chronicles 1:16

Solomon’s Riches · 2 Chronicles 1:14–17
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Translations

Modern
Solomon’s horses were imported from Egypt and Kue; the royal merchants purchased them from Kue.
Traditional
And Solomon had horses brought out of Egypt, and linen yarn: the king’s merchants received the linen yarn at a price.
Literal
And horses were imported that were unto Solomon from Egypt and from Kue; merchants of the king from Kue took them at a price.
Latin
Adducebantur autem ei equi de Ægypto et de Coa a negotiatoribus regis, qui ibant et emebant pretio,

Original

Hebrew
English
Solomon’s horses were imported from Egypt and Kue; the royal merchants purchased them from Kue.

Notes

2 Chronicles 1:16

If Egypt is the correct translation, this verse shows Solomon's disobedience (see Deuteronomy 17:16). However, importing from Muzur in Anatolia was allowed.

2 Chronicles 1:14–17

The description of Solomon’s wealth and power (detailed in 2 Chronicles 9:25–28) is based on the summary of his kingdom in 1 Kings 10:26–29. In Kings, this summary of Solomon’s wealth led to the negative aspects of his rule (1 Kings 11). Here, Solomon’s gathering of wealth demonstrated the fulfillment of God’s promise (2 Chronicles 1:12).

Theme notes and profiles

Solomon Solomon’s Wisdom

Parallels

1 Kings 10:26–29

People

Solomon: Son of David, king of Israel, known for his wisdom

Places

Egypt: Ancient nation; Israelites enslaved there; plagues and Exodus Kue: A place Solomon obtained horses

Glossary

Chronicles, Books of First and Second Genealogy Kue

Topics

Exports: from Egypt of Horses and Chariots, and Linen Yarn Imports of Jerusalem: Horses, Chariots, and Linen Solomon: Commerce of Yarn: General Scriptures Concerning