1Ki 10:26-29 | MHM | STEP | v. 26-29 : Solomon gathered many chariots and horses. He traded horses and chariots with Egypt and other countries. Because he had married Pharaoh’s daughter, he could get these goods at lower prices, giving him the advantage in trade (1 Kings 10:26-29 ). This shows Solomon was not only wise in spiritual things but also skilled in business. In all labor there is profit. Solomon did not keep all his wealth for himself. He used it to make his kingdom rich and strong. Silver became as common as stones in Jerusalem, and rare trees like cedar became as common as local trees (1 Kings 10:27 ). Even though Solomon was very rich, he later wrote in Ecclesiastes that wealth does not bring true happiness (Ecclesiastes 5:19 ). After experiencing all this, he taught that wisdom and a relationship with God are worth much more than gold (Proverbs 3:14 ), and that we should seek God’s kingdom first (Matthew 6:33 ).

‏ 1 Kings 10:26-29

v. 26-29: Solomon gathered many chariots and horses. He traded horses and chariots with Egypt and other countries. Because he had married Pharaoh’s daughter, he could get these goods at lower prices, giving him the advantage in trade (1 Kings 10:26-29 ^a). This shows Solomon was not only wise in spiritual things but also skilled in business. In all labor there is profit.

Solomon did not keep all his wealth for himself. He used it to make his kingdom rich and strong. Silver became as common as stones in Jerusalem, and rare trees like cedar became as common as local trees (1 Kings 10:27 ^b). Even though Solomon was very rich, he later wrote in Ecclesiastes that wealth does not bring true happiness (Ecclesiastes 5:19 ^c). After experiencing all this, he taught that wisdom and a relationship with God are worth much more than gold (Proverbs 3:14 ^d), and that we should seek God’s kingdom first (Matthew 6:33 ^e).