Topical Encyclopedia Ethiopia, known in biblical times as Cush, is frequently mentioned in the Scriptures as a land of great wealth and abundant resources. The merchandise of Ethiopia is highlighted in various passages, reflecting its significance in ancient trade and commerce.The prophet Isaiah speaks of the wealth of Ethiopia in Isaiah 45:14 : "This is what the LORD says: 'The products of Egypt and the merchandise of Cush and those tall Sabeans—they will come over to you and will be yours; they will trudge behind you, coming over in chains. They will bow down to you and plead with you, saying, ‘Surely God is with you, and there is no other; there is no other God.’" This passage underscores the value of Ethiopian goods, which were highly sought after and considered treasures. Ezekiel 27:22-24 provides further insight into the trade relations of Ethiopia: "The merchants of Sheba and Raamah traded with you; they exchanged for your wares the finest of all kinds of spices and all precious stones and gold. Haran, Canneh, and Eden, the merchants of Sheba, Asshur, and Chilmad traded with you. In your marketplace they traded with you beautiful garments, blue and embroidered work, and multicolored carpets, bound with cords and tightly knotted." Although Ethiopia is not directly mentioned in this passage, the reference to Sheba, a region often associated with the southern Arabian Peninsula and possibly extending into parts of Ethiopia, suggests the interconnectedness of these regions in trade. The wealth of Ethiopia is also alluded to in the account of the Queen of Sheba's visit to King Solomon. In 1 Kings 10:1-2 , it is recorded: "Now when the queen of Sheba heard about the fame of Solomon concerning the name of the LORD, she came to test him with difficult questions. She arrived in Jerusalem with a very large caravan—with camels bearing spices, gold in great abundance, and precious stones." The Queen of Sheba's gifts to Solomon highlight the luxurious and valuable nature of Ethiopian merchandise. In the New Testament, the Ethiopian eunuch, a high official in charge of the treasury of the Kandake (queen) of the Ethiopians, is mentioned in Acts 8:27 : "So he started out, and on his way he met an Ethiopian eunuch, a court official in charge of the entire treasury of Candace, queen of the Ethiopians. He had gone to Jerusalem to worship." This account not only emphasizes the wealth and administrative sophistication of Ethiopia but also its connection to the broader world, including religious pilgrimage and exchange. Throughout the biblical narrative, Ethiopia is portrayed as a land of immense resources and wealth, contributing significantly to the trade networks of the ancient Near East. Its merchandise, including gold, spices, and precious stones, was highly prized and played a crucial role in the economic and cultural exchanges of the time. Nave's Topical Index Isaiah 45:14Thus said the LORD, The labor of Egypt, and merchandise of Ethiopia and of the Sabeans, men of stature, shall come over to you, and they shall be yours: they shall come after you; in chains they shall come over, and they shall fall down to you, they shall make supplication to you, saying, Surely God is in you; and there is none else, there is no God. Nave's Topical Index Library Against the Heresy of one Noetus. Of Jesus, God and Man; and the Testimonies of the Prophets ... He Corroborates this Statement by the Authority of the Old ... The Blessing of Jacob Upon Judah. (Gen. Xlix. 8-10. ) On the Words, the Only-Begotten Son of God, Begotten of the Father ... The Pearl. Come and Welcome to Jesus Christ; Book 1. Treatise on Christ and Antichrist. Fire! Fire! Fire! Resources Who were the Cushites? | GotQuestions.orgWho was the Ethiopian eunuch? | GotQuestions.org What is the Ethiopian Orthodox Church? | GotQuestions.org Ethiopia: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Subtopics Ethiopia was Called the Land of Cush, Mentioned In Ethiopia: A Eunuch From, Becomes a Disciple Beause of the Preaching of Philip Ethiopia: Bordered Egypt on the South Ethiopia: Moses Marries a Woman of Ethiopia: Prophecies Concerning the Conversion of Ethiopia: The Inhabitants of, Black Ethiopia: Treats Jeremiah Kindly Ethiopia: Within the Babylonian Empire Related Terms |
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