The word translated “linen yarn” is now thought by Hebraists to mean “a troop” or “company.” If this reading is retained, the passage would be tran…

Linen yarn.—The introduction of this seems to be an error. If the reading of the Hebrew text is to stand, the sense appears to be,…

And Solomon had horses brought out of Egypt
To mount his horsemen with, and draw his chariots; which seems contrary …

Solomon increased his wealth. Silver was considered of no value. Such is the nature of worldly wealth: plenty of it makes it le valuable. Even more…