And 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.
They bought and brought chariots from Egypt for 600 pieces of silver each, and horses for 150 pieces of silver each. In this way, they also supplied horses to all the kings of the Hittites and the kings of Syria through their trade network.
This verse describes how Solomon's merchants established a profitable trade business, buying chariots and horses from Egypt and reselling them to other kings in the region.
📚 Historical Context
During Solomon's reign (around 970-930 BC), Egypt was famous for producing high-quality chariots and horses, which were essential for ancient warfare and royal prestige. Solomon's merchants acted as middlemen, importing these valuable military assets from Egypt and then selling them to neighboring kingdoms like the Hittites (in modern-day Turkey) and Syria, creating a lucrative international trade network.
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