1 Kings 10:29 Meaning
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.
Context Explained
27And the king made silver to be in Jerusalem as stones, and cedars made he to be as the sycomore trees that are in the vale, for abundance.
28And Solomon had horses brought out of Egypt, and linen yarn: the king's merchants received the linen yarn at a price.
29And 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.
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Related Cross References
2 Chronicles 1:17
Both verses discuss the import of chariots and horses from Egypt.
Isaiah 31:1
This verse warns against relying on Egypt for military strength, contrasting with Solomon's actions.
1 Kings 10:29
This verse emphasizes the wealth and military resources of Solomon's kingdom.
Source: 1 Kings 10:29