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 they fetched up, and brought forth out of Egypt a chariot for six hundred shekels of silver, and an horse for an hundred and fifty: and so brought they out horses for all the kings of the Hittites, and for the kings of Syria, by their means.
Literal
And they came up and brought out from Egypt a chariot for six hundred shekels of silver, and a horse for fifty and a hundred. Thus to all the kings of the Hittite, and the kings of Aram, by their hand they brought them out.
Latin
…quadrigam equorum sexcentis argenteis, et equum centum quinquaginta: similiter de universis regnis Hethæorum, et a regibus Syriæ emptio celebrabatur.
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
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
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
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
Topics
Exports: from Egypt of Horses and Chariots, and Linen Yarn Hittites: Retain Their own Kings Solomon: Commerce of