Thematic Bible: Trading


Thematic Bible



He received the kingdom and went back to check on his servants. He wanted to know what they had gained by trading with the money he gave them. Verse ConceptsGiving, Of TalentsOthers Summoninginvesting

This was in addition to what came to him from the business of the traders, and from all the kings of the Arabians, and from the rulers of the country. Verse ConceptsMoney, Uses Of

It broke off the highest twig and carried it to a country of merchants. It planted the twig in a city of merchants. Verse ConceptsMerchantsTrade

Good for nothing, cries the buyer. But when he goes his way he boasts about the purchase. Verse ConceptsDishonesty, Kinds OfBuying and sellingNegotiationDishonesty CondemnedWorthLosing FriendsValuecheaterssales

Then you may stay here in our country with us. You may live anywhere you wish. You may trade freely and own property. Verse ConceptsTradeLiving In The LandProperty

But bring me your youngest brother. Then I will know that you are not spies but honest men. I will give your brother back to you, and you will be able to move about freely in this country.' Verse ConceptsTradeThe Youngest ChildSpyingReinstating People

People from Tarshish traded with you because you were so very rich. They exchanged silver, iron, tin, and lead for your merchandise. Verse ConceptsLeadIronMineralsSilverTinCommerce

The king had ships going to Tarshish with Huram's sailors. Once every three years the Tarshish ships would bring gold, silver, ivory, apes, and monkeys. Verse ConceptsGoldIvorySeafaringTradeThe NavyCommerceShips For TradingTrade With Metals

King Jehoshaphat had ocean-going ships built to sail to the land of Ophir for gold. They were wrecked at Eziongeber and never sailed. Verse ConceptsGoldMerchantsSeafaringSuffering, Causes OfTradeThe NavyCommerceShips For TradingTrade With Metalssailing

Huram sent his own servants and his experienced sailors with ships to Solomon. They went with Solomon's servants to Ophir. There they procured thirty three thousand seven hundred and fifty pounds of gold, and brought it to King Solomon. Verse ConceptsCoinageOfficersSeafaringThe NavyCommerceMariners