Trade in Old Testament Times

International trade increased during the reign of Solomon. First Kings 5-10 and Ezekiel 27 list many of the products traded in ancient times and identify which countries were involved in the international trading of these goods.

COUNTRY OR REGION PRODUCT Spain Silver, iron, tin, lead Greece, Tabul (Asia Minor), Meshech Slaves, bronze Beth-Togarmah (Armenia) Various breeds of horses, mules Edom Purple cloth, linen, embroidery; emeralds, rubies, coral Judah, Israel High-quality wheat, figs, olives and olive oil, honey, spices Damascus Wine, wool Vedan and Javan (Mesopotamia) Iron, spices Dedan Saddle blankets Arabia Lambs, sheep, goats, gold Kedar Lambs, sheep, goats Sheba, Raamah Gems, gold, rare spices Haran, Canneh, Eden, Sheba, Asshur, Chilmad (Mesopotamia and Assyria) Expensive clothing, purple and embroidered cloth, colored rugs, rope Ophir (location uncertain) Gems, gold, juniper wood Musri (Egypt), Kue (Turkey) Horses, chariots