1 Kings 4:28
New International Version
They also brought to the proper place their quotas of barley and straw for the chariot horses and the other horses.

New Living Translation
They also brought the necessary barley and straw for the royal horses in the stables.

English Standard Version
Barley also and straw for the horses and swift steeds they brought to the place where it was required, each according to his duty.

Berean Standard Bible
Each one also brought to the required place their quotas of barley and straw for the chariot horses and other horses.

King James Bible
Barley also and straw for the horses and dromedaries brought they unto the place where the officers were, every man according to his charge.

New King James Version
They also brought barley and straw to the proper place, for the horses and steeds, each man according to his charge.

New American Standard Bible
They also brought barley and straw for the war horses and baggage horses to the place where it was required, each deputy according to his duty.

NASB 1995
They also brought barley and straw for the horses and swift steeds to the place where it should be, each according to his charge.

NASB 1977
They also brought barley and straw for the horses and swift steeds to the place where it should be, each according to his charge.

Legacy Standard Bible
They also brought barley and straw for the horses and swift steeds to the place where it should be, each according to the legal judgment for him.

Amplified Bible
They also brought the barley and straw for the horses and swift steeds (warhorses, chargers) to the place where it was needed, each man according to his assignment.

Christian Standard Bible
Each man brought the barley and the straw for the chariot teams and the other horses to the required place according to his assignment.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Each man brought the barley and the straw for the chariot teams and the other horses to the required place according to his assignment.

American Standard Version
Barley also and straw for the horses and swift steeds brought they unto the place where the officers were, every man according to his charge.

Contemporary English Version
as well as barley and straw for the horses.

English Revised Version
Barley also and straw for the horses and swift steeds brought they unto the place where the officers were, every man according to his charge.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
They brought their quota of barley and straw for the chariot horses to the proper places.

Good News Translation
Each governor also supplied his share of barley and straw, where it was needed, for the chariot horses and the work animals.

International Standard Version
They also provided barley and straw for the horses and camels to their respective locations, each consistent with their responsibilities.

Majority Standard Bible
Each one also brought to the required place their quotas of barley and straw for the chariot horses and other horses.

NET Bible
Each one also brought to the assigned location his quota of barley and straw for the various horses.

New Heart English Bible
And they also brought barley and straw for the horses and the steeds to the place where the officers were, every man according to his duty.

Webster's Bible Translation
Barley also and straw for the horses and dromedaries they brought to the place where the officers were, every man according to his charge.

World English Bible
They also brought barley and straw for the horses and swift steeds to the place where the officers were, each man according to his duty.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And the barley and the straw, for horses and for dromedaries, they bring to the place where they are, each according to his ordinance.

Young's Literal Translation
And the barley and the straw, for horses and for dromedaries, they bring in unto the place where they are, each according to his ordinance.

Smith's Literal Translation
And the barley and the straw for horses, and for coursers, they will bring to the place where a man will be there according to his judgment.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
They brought barley also and straw for the horses, and beasts, to the place where the king was, according as it was appointed them.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Also, they brought barley and straw for the horses and beasts of burden, to the place where the king was, just as it was appointed to them.

New American Bible
For the chariot horses and draft animals also, each brought his quota of barley and straw to the required place.

New Revised Standard Version
They also brought to the required place barley and straw for the horses and swift steeds, each according to his charge.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Barley also and straw for the horses and the dromedaries they brought to the place where the officers were, every man as it was his due.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And they brought to the place barley and straw for the stallions and for the mares, where there was a man, according to his right.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Barley also and straw for the horses and swift steeds brought they unto the place where it should be, every man according to his charge.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And they carried the barley and the straw for the horses and the chariots to the place where the king might be, each according to his charge.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Solomon's Wealth
27Each month the governors in turn provided food for King Solomon and all who came to his table. They saw to it that nothing was lacking. 28Each one also brought to the required place their quotas of barley and straw for the chariot horses and other horses.

Cross References
Genesis 47:17
So they brought their livestock to Joseph, and he gave them food in exchange for their horses, their flocks and herds, and their donkeys. Throughout that year he provided them with food in exchange for all their livestock.

2 Chronicles 9:24
Year after year, each visitor would bring his tribute: articles of silver and gold, clothing, weapons, spices, horses, and mules.

Nehemiah 5:18
Each day one ox, six choice sheep, and some fowl were prepared for me, and once every ten days an abundance of all kinds of wine was provided. But I did not demand the food allotted to the governor, because the burden on the people was so heavy.

Job 39:5-8
Who set the wild donkey free? Who released the swift donkey from the harness? / I made the wilderness his home and the salt flats his dwelling. / He scorns the tumult of the city and never hears the shouts of a driver. ...

Isaiah 30:24
The oxen and donkeys that work the ground will eat salted fodder, winnowed with shovel and pitchfork.

Isaiah 32:20
Blessed are those who sow beside abundant waters, who let the ox and donkey range freely.

Ezekiel 27:14
The men of Beth-togarmah exchanged horses, war horses, and mules for your wares.

Joel 2:22
Do not be afraid, O beasts of the field, for the open pastures have turned green, the trees bear their fruit, and the fig tree and vine yield their best.

Zechariah 10:3
“My anger burns against the shepherds, and I will punish the leaders. For the LORD of Hosts attends to His flock, the house of Judah; He will make them like His royal steed in battle.

Matthew 21:2-3
saying to them, “Go into the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her colt beside her. Untie them and bring them to Me. / If anyone questions you, tell him that the Lord needs them, and he will send them right away.”

Luke 19:30-34
saying, “Go into the village ahead of you, and as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, on which no one has ever sat. Untie it and bring it here. / If anyone asks, ‘Why are you untying it?’ tell him, ‘The Lord needs it.’” / So those who were sent went out and found it just as Jesus had told them. ...

John 12:14-15
Finding a young donkey, Jesus sat on it, as it is written: / “Do not be afraid, O Daughter of Zion. See, your King is coming, seated on the colt of a donkey.”

Romans 8:20-22
For the creation was subjected to futility, not by its own will, but because of the One who subjected it, in hope / that the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to decay and brought into the glorious freedom of the children of God. / We know that the whole creation has been groaning together in the pains of childbirth until the present time.

1 Corinthians 9:9-10
For it is written in the Law of Moses: “Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain.” Is it about oxen that God is concerned? / Isn’t He actually speaking on our behalf? Indeed, this was written for us, because when the plowman plows and the thresher threshes, they should also expect to share in the harvest.

1 Timothy 5:18
For the Scripture says, “Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain,” and, “The worker is worthy of his wages.”


Treasury of Scripture

Barley also and straw for the horses and dromedaries brought they to the place where the officers were, every man according to his charge.

dromedaries.

Esther 8:10,14
And he wrote in the king Ahasuerus' name, and sealed it with the king's ring, and sent letters by posts on horseback, and riders on mules, camels, and young dromedaries: …

Micah 1:13
O thou inhabitant of Lachish, bind the chariot to the swift beast: she is the beginning of the sin to the daughter of Zion: for the transgressions of Israel were found in thee.

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1 Kings 4
1. Solomon's princes
7. His twelve officers for provision
20. The peace and largeness of his kingdom
22. His daily provision
26. His stable
29. His wisdom














Each one
This phrase emphasizes the individual responsibility and participation of those involved in Solomon's administration. In the Hebrew context, the collective effort of the people reflects the organized and structured nature of Solomon's kingdom. Each person had a role, highlighting the importance of community and cooperation in achieving a common goal. This can inspire us today to recognize our unique contributions to the body of Christ, as each member plays a vital part in the functioning of the whole.

also brought
The act of bringing signifies a willing contribution and obedience to the king's command. In Hebrew, the concept of bringing often implies a sense of offering or presenting something of value. This reflects the dedication and commitment of the people to support the king's needs. Spiritually, it reminds us of the importance of bringing our best to God, offering our time, talents, and resources in service to His kingdom.

to the required place
This phrase indicates a specific, designated location for the delivery of goods. The Hebrew understanding of order and precision is evident here, as everything was done according to a plan. It underscores the importance of discipline and organization in our spiritual lives, ensuring that we fulfill our responsibilities in a manner that is pleasing to God.

their quotas
Quotas refer to the assigned portions or measures that each person was responsible for providing. In the historical context, this system ensured that the needs of the kingdom were met efficiently. It speaks to the idea of stewardship and accountability, reminding us that God entrusts us with certain responsibilities and expects us to manage them wisely.

of barley and straw
Barley and straw were essential commodities in ancient Israel, used for feeding livestock and as a staple in the diet. The mention of these specific items highlights the practical needs of the kingdom and the provision for them. Spiritually, it can remind us of God's provision in our lives, supplying our needs according to His riches and ensuring that we have what is necessary to fulfill our calling.

for the chariot horses and other horses
Horses were a symbol of strength and power in ancient times, crucial for military and transportation purposes. The provision for the horses indicates the importance of maintaining the kingdom's defenses and infrastructure. In a spiritual sense, it can inspire us to prepare and equip ourselves for the spiritual battles we face, ensuring that we are strong in the Lord and ready to advance His kingdom.

(28) Dromedaries--properly (see Margin), swift beasts; probably the horses of the royal messengers, as distinguished from the war horses.

Verse 28. - Barley also [the food of horses at the present day in the East, where oats are not grown. (Cf. Hom. II. 5:196)] and straw for the horses and dromedaries [marg. mules or swift beasts. Coursers, or fleet horses of superior breed are intended. רֶכֶשׁ = Germ. Renner. These coursers were for the use of the king's messengers or posts. See Esther 8:10, 14] brought they unto the place where the officers were ["officers" is not in the Hebrew. The LXX. and Vulg. supply "king "(the verb is singular, "was"). But the true meaning is to be gathered from chap. 10:26. There we learn that the horses were distributed in different towns throughout the land. To these different depots, therefore, the purveyors must forward the provender, "unto the place where it should be" (יִהְיֶה), not, as Rawlinson, "where the horses were."] every man according to his charge.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Each one
אִ֖ישׁ (’îš)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person

also brought
יָבִ֗אוּ (yā·ḇi·’ū)
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go

to
אֶל־ (’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

the required place
הַמָּקוֹם֙ (ham·mā·qō·wm)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4725: A standing, a spot, a condition

their quotas
כְּמִשְׁפָּטֽוֹ׃ (kə·miš·pā·ṭōw)
Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 4941: A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style

of barley
וְהַשְּׂעֹרִ֣ים (wə·haś·śə·‘ō·rîm)
Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 8184: Barley

and straw
וְהַתֶּ֔בֶן (wə·hat·te·ḇen)
Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 8401: Material, refuse haum, stalks of grain

for the chariot horses
וְלָרָ֑כֶשׁ (wə·lā·rā·ḵeš)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7409: A relay of animals on a, post-route, a courser

and other horses.
לַסּוּסִ֖ים (las·sū·sîm)
Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 5483: A swallow, swift (type of bird)


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