Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Fine linen with broidered work from Egypt was that which thou spreadest forth to be thy sail; blue and purple from the isles of Elishah was that which covered thee.
Blue and purple
Elishah
General references
Bible References
Linen
1 Kings 10:28
Solomon acquired his horses from Egypt and from Que; the king's traders purchased them from Que.
Proverbs 7:16
I have spread my bed with elegant coverings, with richly colored fabric from Egypt.
Isaiah 19:9
Those who make clothes from combed flax will be embarrassed; those who weave will turn pale.
Blue and purple
Exodus 25:4
blue, purple, scarlet, fine linen, goat's hair,
Jeremiah 10:9
Hammered-out silver is brought from Tarshish and gold is brought from Uphaz to cover those idols. They are the handiwork of carpenters and goldsmiths. They are clothed in blue and purple clothes. They are all made by skillful workers.
Elishah
Genesis 10:4
The sons of Javan were Elishah, Tarshish, the Kittim, and the Dodanim.
1 Chronicles 1:7
The sons of Javan: Elishah, Tarshish, the Kittites, and the Rodanites.
General references
Genesis 10:2
The sons of Japheth were Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras.