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's string of horses came from Egypt and from Kue. The king's traders got them at a price from Kue.
Proverbs 7:16
I covered my bed with fine linen from Egypt.
Isaiah 19:9
Those who work with combed flax will despair. The weavers of fine linen (and cotton) will lose hope.
Blue and purple
Exodus 25:4
violet, purple, and bright red yarns, fine linen, goats' hair,
Jeremiah 10:9
Beaten silver is brought from Tarshish, and gold from Uphaz. It is the work of a craftsman and of the hands of a goldsmith. Violet and purple are their clothing. They are all the work of skilled men.
Elishah
Genesis 10:4
The sons of Javan: Elishah, Tarshish, Kittim, and Rodanim (Dodanim).
1 Chronicles 1:7
Javan's descendants were the people from Elishah, Tarshish, Cyprus, and Rodanim (Dodanim).
General references
Genesis 10:2
The sons of Japheth: Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras.