1 Kings 10:29
“And a chariot came up and went out of Egypt for six hundred shekels of silver, and an horse for an hundred and fifty: and so for all the kings of the Hittites, and for the kings of Syria, did they bring them out by their means.”
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Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Taking the shekel at about three shillings of our money, six hundred silver shekels would be equal to about 90; and 150…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
A chariot came up - for six hundred shekels - This was the ordinary price of a chariot, as a hundred and fifty shekels…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Kings 10:14-29
We have here a further account of Solomon's prosperity.
I. How he increased his wealth. Though he had much, he still…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
And a chariot The word is used (Exo 14:25; Jos 11:6; Jos 11:9, &c.) for a -chariot employed in war," and that is…