Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Solomon’s horses were imported from Egypt and from Kue —the royal merchants purchased them from Kue at the current price. New Living Translation Solomon’s horses were imported from Egypt and from Cilicia; the king’s traders acquired them from Cilicia at the standard price. English Standard Version And Solomon’s import of horses was from Egypt and Kue, and the king’s traders would buy them from Kue for a price. Berean Standard Bible Solomon’s horses were imported from Egypt and Kue; the royal merchants purchased them from Kue. King James Bible And Solomon had horses brought out of Egypt, and linen yarn: the king's merchants received the linen yarn at a price. New King James Version And Solomon had horses imported from Egypt and Keveh; the king’s merchants bought them in Keveh at the current price. New American Standard Bible Solomon’s horses were imported from Egypt and from Kue; the king’s traders acquired them from Kue for a price. NASB 1995 Solomon’s horses were imported from Egypt and from Kue; the king’s traders procured them from Kue for a price. NASB 1977 And Solomon’s horses were imported from Egypt and from Kue; the king’s traders procured them from Kue for a price. Legacy Standard Bible Solomon’s import of horses was from Egypt and from Kue; the king’s merchants procured them from Kue for a price. Amplified Bible Solomon’s horses were imported from Egypt and from Kue. The king’s merchants purchased them [in large numbers] from Kue at a price. Christian Standard Bible Solomon’s horses came from Egypt and Kue. The king’s traders would get them from Kue at the going price. Holman Christian Standard Bible Solomon’s horses came from Egypt and Kue. The king’s traders would get them from Kue at the going price. American Standard Version And the horses which Solomon had were brought out of Egypt; the king's merchants received them in droves, each drove at a price. English Revised Version And the horses which Solomon had were brought out of Egypt; the king's merchants received them in droves, each drove at a price. GOD'S WORD® Translation Solomon's horses were imported from Egypt and Kue. The king's traders bought them from Kue for a fixed price. Good News Translation The king's agents controlled the export of horses from Musri and Cilicia, International Standard Version Solomon's horses were imported from Egypt and from Kue; the king's procurement officials obtained them from Kue at great price. Majority Standard Bible Solomon?s horses were imported from Egypt and Kue; the royal merchants purchased them from Kue. NET Bible Solomon acquired his horses from Egypt and from Que; the king's traders purchased them from Que. New Heart English Bible The horses which Solomon had were brought out of Egypt and from Kue; the king's merchants purchased them from Kue. Webster's Bible Translation And Solomon had horses brought out of Egypt, and linen yarn: the king's merchants received the linen yarn at a price. World English Bible The horses which Solomon had were brought out of Egypt and from Kue. The king’s merchants purchased them from Kue. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the source of the horses that [are] for Solomon [is] from Egypt and from Keva; merchants of the king take [them] from Keva at a price, Young's Literal Translation And the source of the horses that are to Solomon is from Egypt and from Keva; merchants of the king from Keva take at a price, Smith's Literal Translation And the going forth of horses which was to Solomon from Egypt, and a collection of merchants of the king will take a collection at a price. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd there were horses brought him from Egypt, and from Coa by the king's merchants, who went, and bought at a price, Catholic Public Domain Version Then horses were brought to him from Egypt and from Kue, by the negotiators of the king, who went and bought for a price: New American Bible Solomon’s horses were imported from Egypt and Cilicia, where the king’s agents purchased them at the prevailing price. New Revised Standard Version Solomon’s horses were imported from Egypt and Kue; the king’s traders received them from Kue at the prevailing price. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the king's merchants purchased horses for Solomon from Egypt and from the city of the Apelites for a price. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the Merchants of the King were buying Solomon horses from Egypt and from the city of Aphelayites and from the city of Aphelayites with a price. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the horses which Solomon had were brought out of Egypt; also out of Keve, the king's merchants buying them of the men of Keve at a price. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Solomon imported horses from Egypt, and the charge of the king's merchants for going was as follows, and they traded, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Solomon's Riches…15The king made silver and gold as common in Jerusalem as stones, and cedar as abundant as sycamore in the foothills. 16Solomon’s horses were imported from Egypt and Kue; the royal merchants purchased them from Kue. 17A chariot could be imported from Egypt for six hundred shekels of silver, and a horse for a hundred and fifty. Likewise, they exported them to all the kings of the Hittites and to the kings of Aram.… Cross References 1 Kings 10:28-29 Solomon’s horses were imported from Egypt and Kue; the royal merchants purchased them from Kue. / A chariot could be imported from Egypt for six hundred shekels of silver, and a horse for a hundred and fifty. Likewise, they exported them to all the kings of the Hittites and to the kings of Aram. 1 Kings 4:26 Solomon had 4,000 stalls for his chariot horses and 12,000 horses. 1 Kings 9:28 They sailed to Ophir and imported gold from there—420 talents—and delivered it to Solomon. 1 Kings 22:48 Jehoshaphat built ships of Tarshish to go to Ophir for gold, but they never set sail, because they were wrecked at Ezion-geber. 2 Chronicles 9:28 Solomon’s horses were imported from Egypt and from all the lands. Ezekiel 27:14 The men of Beth-togarmah exchanged horses, war horses, and mules for your wares. Isaiah 2:7 Their land is full of silver and gold, with no limit to their treasures; their land is full of horses, with no limit to their chariots. Isaiah 31:1 Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help, who rely on horses, who trust in their abundance of chariots and in their multitude of horsemen. They do not look to the Holy One of Israel; they do not seek the LORD. Isaiah 31:3 But the Egyptians are men, not God; their horses are flesh, not spirit. When the LORD stretches out His hand, the helper will stumble, and the one he helps will fall; both will perish together. Deuteronomy 17:16 But the king must not acquire many horses for himself or send the people back to Egypt to acquire more horses, for the LORD has said, ‘You are never to go back that way again.’ Genesis 41:43 He had Joseph ride in his second chariot, with men calling out before him, “Bow the knee!” So he placed him over all the land of Egypt. 1 Samuel 8:11 He said, “This will be the manner of the king who will reign over you: He will take your sons and appoint them to serve his own chariots and horses, and to run in front of his chariots. 1 Samuel 8:12 He will appoint some for himself as commanders of thousands and of fifties, and others to plow his ground, to reap his harvest, and to make his weapons of war and equipment for his chariots. 1 Samuel 8:16 And he will take your menservants and maidservants and your best cattle and donkeys and put them to his own use. 2 Samuel 8:4 David captured from him a thousand chariots, seven thousand charioteers, and twenty thousand foot soldiers, and he hamstrung all the horses except a hundred he kept for the chariots. Treasury of Scripture And Solomon had horses brought out of Egypt, and linen yarn: the king's merchants received the linen yarn at a price. 2 Chronicles 9:28 And they brought unto Solomon horses out of Egypt, and out of all lands. 1 Kings 10:28,29 And Solomon had horses brought out of Egypt, and linen yarn: the king's merchants received the linen yarn at a price… Jump to Previous Buying Caravan Drove Droves Egypt Exportation Fetched Horses Import Imported King's Kue Ku'e Linen Merchants Price Procured Purchased Received Royal Solomon Solomon's Source Traders YarnJump to Next Buying Caravan Drove Droves Egypt Exportation Fetched Horses Import Imported King's Kue Ku'e Linen Merchants Price Procured Purchased Received Royal Solomon Solomon's Source Traders Yarn2 Chronicles 1 1. The solemn offering of Solomon at Gibeon7. Solomon's choice of wisdom is blessed by God 13. Solomon's forces and wealth Solomon’s horses were imported from Egypt Solomon's acquisition of horses from Egypt highlights the extensive trade networks and wealth during his reign. Egypt was known for its horses, which were highly valued in the ancient Near East. This practice, however, contrasts with Deuteronomy 17:16, where God instructed Israel's kings not to acquire many horses, especially from Egypt, to prevent reliance on military might over divine trust. Solomon's actions here foreshadow potential spiritual decline, as reliance on foreign alliances and military strength could lead to idolatry and away from dependence on God. and Kue; the royal merchants purchased them from Kue. Persons / Places / Events 1. SolomonThe son of King David and Bathsheba, Solomon was the third king of Israel, known for his wisdom, wealth, and building projects, including the First Temple in Jerusalem. 2. Egypt A significant ancient civilization located in Northeast Africa, Egypt was often a place of refuge or trade for Israel, though it also represented a place of bondage and idolatry in Israel's history. 3. Kue Also known as Cilicia, Kue was a region in what is now modern-day Turkey. It was known for its horses and was a significant trade partner with Israel during Solomon's reign. 4. Royal Merchants These were officials or traders appointed by Solomon to conduct trade on behalf of the kingdom, ensuring the supply of horses and other goods. 5. Horses In ancient times, horses were symbols of military power and wealth. Solomon's acquisition of horses from Egypt and Kue indicates his kingdom's prosperity and military strength. Teaching Points Wisdom and WealthSolomon's wealth and wisdom were gifts from God, but they also came with responsibilities. Believers should seek God's wisdom in how they manage their resources and influence. Obedience to God's Commands Despite Solomon's wisdom, his actions in acquiring horses from Egypt may reflect a disobedience to God's commands. Christians are reminded to prioritize obedience to God's Word over worldly success. Trust in God Over Military Might The acquisition of horses symbolizes reliance on military power. Believers are encouraged to trust in God's protection and provision rather than worldly means. The Danger of Compromise Solomon's dealings with Egypt, a nation associated with Israel's past bondage, serve as a warning against compromising one's faith for economic or political gain.(16) And Solomon had horses brought out . . .--Rather, And the outcome (export) of horses for Solomon was from Egypt, and the company of the king's merchants--a company (of horses) they would fetch at a price. The same is read in Kings, only that the word company (miqw?) is there spelt in the ancient fashion (miqw?h), and two words are transposed ("they would fetch a company"). Miqweh means gathering, collection (Genesis 1:10 [of the waters]). The repetition of this term constitutes a kind of artless play on words, such as is common in the Old Testament. (Comp. Genesis 15:2; Judges 15:16.) Both here and in Kings the Vulg. renders the word as a proper name, "from Coa." So also the LXX. in Kings "from Thekkoue" (Tekoa); and the Syriac of Chronicles, "from the city of the Aphel?v?." These variations only prove that the text was felt to be obscure. The "linen yarn" of the Authorised version is a guess based upon the likeness of the word miqweh to qaw, "rope," and tiqw?h, "line" (Joshua 2:18), and upon the fact that much linen was made in Egypt.Verse 16. - Horses brought.., out of Egypt. Later on we read that horses were imported from other countries as well (2 Chronicles 9:24, 28), as, for instance, from Arabia and Armenia (Ezekiel 27:14). Linen yarn. The words are without doubt wrong here. But it is impossible to say with any certainty what should be in their place. The Vulgate shows here from Coa, presumably meaning Tekoa, a small place on the road from Egypt to Jerusalem. It might not have been easy to surmise, however, so much as this, but for the fact that the Septuagint shows in the parallel place, "And from Tekoa" (Amos 1:1). The Septuagint, however, has for the present place, Καὶ ἡ τιμὴ τῶν ἐμπόρωντοῦ βασίλεως πορεύεσθαι καὶ ἠγόραζον The Hebrew word here translated "linen yarn" is מִקְואֵ (i.q. מִקְוֶה niph. of קָוָה, "to be gathered together").' Gesenius, followed by De Wette (and others), and himself following Piscator (born tire. 1480) and Vatablus (born circ. 1546), would translate the word "company," and read, "a company of the king's merchants took a company (of horses) at a price." Others would translate the word "import;" and read, "the import of the king's merchants was an import at a price," i.e. in money. Neither of these renderings can be considered really satisfactory. Some slight corruption of text still baulks us, therefore. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Solomon’sאֲשֶׁ֥ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that horses הַסּוּסִ֛ים (has·sū·sîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 5483: A swallow, swift (type of bird) were imported וּמוֹצָ֧א (ū·mō·w·ṣā) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4161: A place or act of going forth, issue, export, source, spring from Egypt מִמִּצְרָ֑יִם (mim·miṣ·rā·yim) Preposition-m | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 4714: Egypt -- a son of Ham, also his descendants and their country in Northwest Africa and Kue; וּמִקְוֵ֕א (ū·miq·wê) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 4723: Something waited for, confidence, a collection, a pond, a caravan, drove the royal הַמֶּ֔לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king merchants סֹחֲרֵ֣י (sō·ḥă·rê) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct Strong's 5503: To go around or about, travel about purchased them יִקְח֖וּ (yiq·ḥū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 3947: To take in Kue. בִּמְחִֽיר׃ (bim·ḥîr) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4242: Price, payment, wages Links 2 Chronicles 1:16 NIV2 Chronicles 1:16 NLT 2 Chronicles 1:16 ESV 2 Chronicles 1:16 NASB 2 Chronicles 1:16 KJV 2 Chronicles 1:16 BibleApps.com 2 Chronicles 1:16 Biblia Paralela 2 Chronicles 1:16 Chinese Bible 2 Chronicles 1:16 French Bible 2 Chronicles 1:16 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Chronicles 1:16 The horses which Solomon had were brought (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) |
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