1 Kings 10:28

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 were imported the horses that were to Solomon from Egypt and Kue; merchants of the king bought them from Kue at a price.

Latin

Et educebantur equi Salomoni de Ægypto, et de Coa. Negotiatores enim regis emebant de Coa, et statuto pretio perducebant.

Original

Hebrew

English

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

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

Solomon Solomon’s Wisdom

Events

Reign of Solomon

Related verses

Deuteronomy 17:16
But the king must not acquire many horses for himself or send the people back to Egypt to acquire more horses, for the LORD has said, ‘You are never to go back that way again.’
2 Chronicles 9:28
Solomon’s horses were imported from Egypt and from all the lands.
Isaiah 31:1–3
Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help, who rely on horses, who trust in their abundance of chariots and in their multitude of horsemen. They do not look to the Holy One of Israel; they do not seek the LORD.
Isaiah 36:9
For how can you repel a single officer among the least of my master’s servants when you depend on Egypt for chariots and horsemen?
2 Chronicles 1:16–17
Solomon’s horses were imported from Egypt and Kue; the royal merchants purchased them from Kue.
Proverbs 7:16
I have decked my bed with coverings, with colored linen from Egypt.
Genesis 41:42
Then Pharaoh removed the signet ring from his finger, put it on Joseph’s finger, clothed him in garments of fine linen, and placed a gold chain around his neck.
Ezekiel 27:7
Of embroidered fine linen from Egypt they made your sail, which served as your banner. Of blue and purple from the coasts of Elishah they made your awning.
Isaiah 19:9
The workers in flax will be dismayed, and the weavers of fine linen will turn pale.

Parallels

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

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

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

Topics

Chariot: Imported from Egypt by Solomon Chariots: Imported from Egypt Commerce: Articles of Linen 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 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 Linen: Exported: from Egypt Merchant: General Scriptures Concerning Solomon: Commerce of Solomon: Military Equipment of The Horse: The Jews: Imported from Egypt Yarn: General Scriptures Concerning

1 Kings 10:28

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