1 Kings 10:28 Meaning and Explanation
“And Solomon had horses brought out of Egypt, and linen yarn: the king's merchants received the linen yarn at a price.”
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What Does 1 Kings 10:28 Mean?
The narrator details the trade behind Solomon's cavalry. Horses are brought out of Egypt, along with yarn, the king's merchants purchasing them at set prices. The kingdom's wealth fuels a well-organized commerce reaching even into Egypt, the land from which Israel had once been delivered.
The mention of Egypt sounds a subtle note. Israel had been warned not to return that way or to trust again in its horses and strength. Prosperity can draw the heart back toward old reliances. The believer is called to remember from what we have been delivered, and to keep our trust fixed on the Lord who redeemed us.
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What does 1 Kings 10:28 mean?
Solomon imports horses and yarn out of Egypt through his royal merchants.