According to the book Archaeology and the Religion of Israel, the Greek historian Herodotus and archaeological findings both confirm that a lively trade in horses and chariots was carried on during the reign of Solomon.
Menurut buku Archaeology and the Religion of Israel, sejarawan Yunani Herodotus maupun temuan arkeologis meneguhkan ramainya perdagangan kuda dan kereta selama masa pemerintahan Salomo.