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.
A chariot could be bought from Egypt for six hundred pieces of silver, and a horse for one hundred and fifty pieces of silver. Solomon's merchants brought these out of Egypt and sold them to all the kings of the Hittites and the kings of Syria.
This verse describes how Solomon's kingdom became wealthy by trading Egyptian chariots and horses to other kings in the region.
📚 Historical Context
During the reign of King Solomon, around 970-931 BC, Israel reached the height of its power and wealth through extensive trade and alliances. Egypt was a major source of horses and chariots, which Solomon imported and then supplied to kings of the Hittites and Syria, as part of his broader economic and diplomatic strategies. This verse reflects the biblical narrative in 1 Kings, which portrays Solomon's kingdom as a hub of international commerce that strengthened his influence in the ancient Near East.
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