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What does 1 Kings 10:29 mean?

A chariot from Egypt cost about fifteen pounds of silver, and a horse about four pounds. Solomon's traders exported them to all the kings of the Hittites and Aram. 1 Kings 10:29 - Modern Text Bible

(Solomon not only imports luxury goods but also acts as a middleman, selling horses and chariots to other nations, increasing his wealth and influence.)