2 Chronicles 1:16 Meaning
And Solomon had horses brought out of Egypt, and linen yarn: the king's merchants received the linen yarn at a price.
Context Explained
14And Solomon gathered chariots and horsemen: and he had a thousand and four hundred chariots, and twelve thousand horsemen, which he placed in the chariot cities, and with the king at Jerusalem.
15And the king made silver and gold at Jerusalem as plenteous as stones, and cedar trees made he as the sycomore trees that are in the vale for abundance.
16And Solomon had horses brought out of Egypt, and linen yarn: the king's merchants received the linen yarn at a price.
17And 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.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
1 Kings 10:28
Both verses discuss Solomon's acquisition of horses, highlighting his trade relationships.
Isaiah 31:1
This verse warns against reliance on Egypt for help, contrasting Solomon's trade with a cautionary message.
2 Chronicles 9:28
This verse further elaborates on Solomon's wealth and resources, emphasizing his economic prowess.
Source: 2 Chronicles 1:16