Bible Strands
2 Chronicles 1:16
Solomon’s horses were imported from Egypt and Kue; the royal merchants purchased them from Kue.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The narrator describes Solomon’s commercial operations during his early reign, immediately following the account of his wealth in silver, gold, and cedar (2 Chronicles 1:15).
The words — וּ/מוֹצָא (u./mo.Tza') denotes "and the export," while סֹחֲרֵי הַ/מֶּלֶךְ (so.cha.Rei ha./Me.lekh) identifies "the traders of the king."
The thread — The same importation detail appears in 1 Kings 10:28, while 2 Chronicles 9:28 expands the source to include Egypt and all lands.
Why it lands — The text records a factual inventory of royal commerce before interpreting the economic or political implications of Solomon’s foreign trade networks.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
And Solomon had horses brought out of Egypt, and linen yarn: the king’s merchants received the linen yarn at a price.
Cross-references
- 1 Kings 10:28 Solomon’s horses were imported from Egypt and Kue; the royal merchants purchased them from Kue.
- 2 Chronicles 9:28 Solomon’s horses were imported from Egypt and from all the lands.