Solomon, the son of King David, took firm control of the kingdom of Israel, and the Lord his God blessed him and made him very powerful.
Oh, that you would be with me and that it would show, Lord.
The bronze altar which had been made by Bezalel, the son of Uri and grandson of Hur…
What history (Exodus 31:1-3)!
That night God appeared to Solomon and asked, “What would you like me to give you?”
That you would accomplish all of your good will in me and through me, and then take me to where you are, Lord Jesus. This world is not my home (John 17:16-19).
“O Lord God, fulfill the promise you made…”
Yes, Father, fulfill the promise you made (Habakkuk 2:3)
“…you have asked for wisdom and knowledge so that you can… I will give you wisdom and knowledge.”
You alone Lord know what I need to complete the task you’ve given me. Please give that to me in abundance.
The king’s agents controlled the export of horses from Musri and Cilicia, and the export of chariots from Egypt. They supplied the Hittite and Syrian kings with horses and chariots, selling chariots for 600 pieces of silver each and horses for 150 each.
Why the importance of citing this fact (1 Kings 10:28-29)? Was it to underline the importance of commerce and its regulation between countries?