1 Kings 10:28

And Solomon had horses brought out of Egypt, and linen yarn: the king's merchants received the linen yarn at a price.

Ver. 28. And Solomon had horses brought out of Egypt.] Which abounded with these commodities. Pro 7:16 Isaiah 31:1 ; Isaiah 31:3 Eze 27:7

Received the linen yarn at a price.] And so got the trade and monopoly thereof, and of horses, into their own hand, for the king's behoof and benefit.