1 Kings 10:22

For the king had at sea a navy of Tharshish with the navy of Hiram: once in three years came the navy of Tharshish, bringing gold, and silver, ivory, and apes, and peacocks.

Cross-reference

1 Kings 10:18 Historical context

The ivory brought by the ships in verse 22 was likely used to construct Solomon's ivory throne described here in verse 18.

Ahab's ivory house in 1 Kings 22:39 also uses the luxury material brought by Solomon's ships, showing ongoing trade influence.

1 Kings 22:48 describes a failed attempt to send ships of Tarshish for gold, contrasting with Solomon's successful trade here.

Psalm 72:10 Typology

In Psalm 72:10, kings of Tarshish bring tribute to the messianic king, echoing the wealth Solomon received from Tarshish.

Isaiah 60:9 Allusion

In Isaiah 60:9, ships of Tarshish bring silver and gold to Zion, echoing Solomon's wealth and pointing to a future ingathering.

Isaiah 23:1 Parallel

In Isaiah 23:1, ships of Tarshish are called to wail over Tyre's destruction, linking to Hiram's Tyre that partnered with Solomon.

In 2 Chronicles 20:37, the prophet Eliezer declares God will destroy these ships, contrasting Solomon's success with Jehoshaphat's failure.

In 2 Chronicles 9:21, the same account of Solomon's ships and their cargo is repeated almost verbatim, confirming the parallel record.

2 Chronicles 9:10 is a parallel account of the same trade, listing gold, algum wood, and precious stones from Ophir.

2 Chronicles 8:18 recounts a parallel trade mission by Solomon and Hiram, though to Ophir instead of Tarshish.

Psalm 48:7 Contrast

In Psalm 48:7, 'ships of Tarshish' are shattered by God's east wind, showing divine power over the wealth Solomon enjoyed.

Isaiah 2:16 Contrast

In Isaiah 2:16, ships of Tarshish are listed among objects of human pride that God will humble.

Ezekiel 27:12 describes Tarshish as a merchant of luxury goods, mirroring the trade relationship seen with Solomon's fleet.

Amos 3:15 Parallel

Amos 3:15 mentions houses of ivory, using the same luxury material imported by Solomon's fleet as a symbol of wealth.

2 Chronicles 20:36 Historical context

In 2 Chronicles 20:36, Jehoshaphat later builds the same ships of Tarshish, imitating Solomon's trade venture.

Isaiah 23:6 Parallel

In Isaiah 23:6, inhabitants are told to cross over to Tarshish, a distant port that Solomon's fleet visited.

In Isaiah 23:10, the daughter of Tarshish is addressed, likely the colony that received Solomon's ships.

Ezekiel 27:25 mentions 'ships of Tarshish' carrying cargo, directly paralleling the same phrase and maritime wealth.

Jonah 1:3 Parallel

Jonah 1:3 also involves a ship bound for Tarshish, reflecting the same maritime destination used in Solomon's trade.