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1 Kings 10:15 ยท KJV

"Beside that he had of the merchantmen, and of the traffick of the spice merchants, and of all the kings of Arabia, and of the governors of the country."

King James Version

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Passage Context

13And king Solomon gave unto the queen of Sheba all her desire, whatsoever she asked, beside that which Solomon gave her of his royal bounty. So she turned and went to her own country, she and her servants.
14Now the weight of gold that came to Solomon in one year was six hundred threescore and six talents of gold,
15Beside that he had of the merchantmen, and of the traffick of the spice merchants, and of all the kings of Arabia, and of the governors of the country.
16And king Solomon made two hundred targets of beaten gold: six hundred shekels of gold went to one target.
17And he made three hundred shields of beaten gold; three pound of gold went to one shield: and the king put them in the house of the forest of Lebanon.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you view the importance of trade in your life?

2

What does it mean for you to engage in commerce ethically?

3

When have you benefited from the efforts of others in trade?

Life Application

work

Think about how your work contributes to the greater good and how you can collaborate with others.

community

Support local businesses and engage in fair trade practices.

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