Did Solomon’s ships get gold from Tarshish or from Ophir?
PROBLEM: Here the Chronicler affirms that Solomon’s ships “went to
Tarshish” and brought back gold. However, in 1 Kings 9:28 it claims
they “went to Ophir” and acquired gold.
SOLUTION: Solomon had more than one fleet of ships and they went t... [ Continue Reading ]
How can this verse say Solomon had 40,000 stalls when 2 Chronicles
9:25 says he had only 4,000 stalls?
PROBLEM: In recording the prosperity of Solomon, this passage states
that he had 40,000 stalls of horses for his chariots. However, 1
Chronicles 9:25 affirms that Solomon had only 4,000 stalls for... [ Continue Reading ]