Barnes' Notes on 1 Kings 10:29

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Notes on the Whole Bible
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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Taking the shekel at about three shillings of our money, six hundred silver shekels would be equal to about 90; and 150 shekels to 22 British pounds and 10 shillings. “Average” price seems to be in each case intended; and we may account for the comparatively high price of the chariot by supposing that by “chariot” is intended the entire equipage, including car, harness, and trained horses, of which there would be two at least, if not three. The “horses” mentioned separately from the chariots are not chariot-horses, but chargers for the cavalry. The kings of the Hittites - See 2 Kings 7:6 note. The kings intended were probably Solomon’s vassals, whose armies were at his disposal if he required their aid. return to 'Top of Page' Footnotes: Copyright Statement These files are public domain. Bibliographical Information Barnes, Albert. "Commentary on 1 Kings 10". "Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/bnb/1-kings-10.html. 1870. StudyLight.org © 2001-2026 Powered by Lightspeed Technology

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