Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Solomon had four thousand stalls for horses and chariots, and twelve thousand horses, which he kept in the chariot cities and also with him in Jerusalem. New Living Translation Solomon had 4,000 stalls for his horses and chariots, and he had 12,000 horses. He stationed some of them in the chariot cities, and some near him in Jerusalem. English Standard Version And Solomon had 4,000 stalls for horses and chariots, and 12,000 horsemen, whom he stationed in the chariot cities and with the king in Jerusalem. Berean Standard Bible Solomon had 4,000 stalls for horses and chariots, and 12,000 horses, which he stationed in the chariot cities and also with him in Jerusalem. King James Bible And Solomon had four thousand stalls for horses and chariots, and twelve thousand horsemen; whom he bestowed in the chariot cities, and with the king at Jerusalem. New King James Version Solomon had four thousand stalls for horses and chariots, and twelve thousand horsemen whom he stationed in the chariot cities and with the king at Jerusalem. New American Standard Bible Now Solomon had four thousand stalls for horses and chariots and twelve thousand horsemen, and he stationed them in the chariot cities and with the king in Jerusalem. NASB 1995 Now Solomon had 4,000 stalls for horses and chariots and 12,000 horsemen, and he stationed them in the chariot cities and with the king in Jerusalem. NASB 1977 Now Solomon had 4,000 stalls for horses and chariots and 12,000 horsemen, and he stationed them in the chariot cities and with the king in Jerusalem. Legacy Standard Bible And Solomon had 4,000 stalls for horses and chariots and 12,000 horsemen, and he stationed them in the chariot cities and with the king in Jerusalem. Amplified Bible Now Solomon had 4,000 stalls for horses and chariots, and 12,000 horsemen, and he stationed them in the chariot cities or with the king at Jerusalem. Christian Standard Bible Solomon had four thousand stalls for horses and chariots, and twelve thousand horsemen. He stationed them in the chariot cities and with the king in Jerusalem. Holman Christian Standard Bible Solomon had 4,000 stalls for horses and chariots, and 12,000 horsemen. He stationed them in the chariot cities and with the king in Jerusalem. American Standard Version And Solomon had four thousand stalls for horses and chariots, and twelve thousand horsemen, that he bestowed in the chariot cities, and with the king at Jerusalem. Contemporary English Version Solomon had 4,000 stalls for his horses and chariots, and he owned 12,000 horses that he kept in Jerusalem and other towns. English Revised Version And Solomon had four thousand stalls for horses and chariots, and twelve thousand horsemen, which he bestowed in the chariot cities, and with the king at Jerusalem. GOD'S WORD® Translation Solomon had 4,000 stalls for horses and chariots, and 12,000 war horses. He stationed [some] in chariot cities and [others] with himself in Jerusalem. Good News Translation King Solomon also had four thousand stalls for his chariots and horses, and had twelve thousand cavalry horses. Some of them he kept in Jerusalem and the rest he stationed in various other cities. International Standard Version Solomon had 4,000 stalls for horses and chariots, along with 12,000 cavalry soldiers. He stationed them in various chariot cities and with the king in Jerusalem. Majority Standard Bible Solomon had 4,000 stalls for horses and chariots, and 12,000 horses, which he stationed in the chariot cities and also with him in Jerusalem. NET Bible Solomon had 4,000 stalls for his chariot horses and 12,000 horses. He kept them in assigned cities and in Jerusalem. New Heart English Bible Solomon had four thousand stalls for horses and chariots, and twelve thousand horsemen, that he stationed in the chariot cities, and with the king at Jerusalem. Webster's Bible Translation And Solomon had four thousand stalls for horses and chariots, and twelve thousand horsemen; whom he bestowed in the chariot cities, and with the king at Jerusalem. World English Bible Solomon had four thousand stalls for horses and chariots, and twelve thousand horsemen that he stationed in the chariot cities and with the king at Jerusalem. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd there are four thousand stalls for horses and chariots, and twelve thousand horsemen for Solomon, and he placed them in cities of the chariot, and with the king in Jerusalem. Young's Literal Translation And there are to Solomon four thousand stalls for horses and chariots, and twelve thousand horsemen, and he placed them in cities of the chariot, and with the king in Jerusalem. Smith's Literal Translation And there will be to Solomon font thousand stalls of horses and chariots, and twelve thousand horsemen; and he will place them in the chariot cities, and with the king in Jerusalem. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Solomon had forty thousand horses in the stables, and twelve thousand chariots, and horsemen, and he placed them in the cities of the chariots, and where the king was in Jerusalem. Catholic Public Domain Version Also, Solomon had forty thousand horses in the stables, and twelve thousand chariots and horsemen, and he appointed them to the cities of the chariots, and where the king was in Jerusalem. New American Bible Solomon had four thousand stalls for horses, chariots, and twelve thousand horses; these he allocated among the chariot cities and to the king’s service in Jerusalem. New Revised Standard Version Solomon had four thousand stalls for horses and chariots, and twelve thousand horses, which he stationed in the chariot cities and with the king in Jerusalem. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Solomon had four thousand stalls for horses and chariots, and twelve thousand horsemen, whom he placed in the chariot cities and with the king at Jerusalem. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Solomon was Ruler in all kingdoms from the river Euphrates and unto the land of the Philistines and unto the borders of the Egyptians. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Solomon had four thousand stalls for horses and chariots, and twelve thousand horsemen, that he bestowed in the chariot cities, and with the king at Jerusalem. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Solomon had four thousand mares for chariots, and twelve thousand horsemen; and he put them in the chariot cities, and with the king in Jerusalem. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Solomon's Wealth and Splendor…24Year after year, each visitor would bring his tribute: articles of silver and gold, clothing, weapons, spices, horses, and mules. 25Solomon had 4,000 stalls for horses and chariots, and 12,000 horses, which he stationed in the chariot cities and also with him in Jerusalem. 26He reigned over all the kings from the Euphrates to the land of the Philistines, as far as the border of Egypt.… Cross References 1 Kings 4:26 Solomon had 4,000 stalls for his chariot horses and 12,000 horses. 1 Kings 10:26 Solomon accumulated 1,400 chariots and 12,000 horses, which he stationed in the chariot cities and also with him in Jerusalem. 1 Kings 10:28-29 Solomon’s horses were imported from Egypt and Kue; the royal merchants purchased them from Kue. / A chariot could be imported from Egypt for six hundred shekels of silver, and a horse for a hundred and fifty. Likewise, they exported them to all the kings of the Hittites and to the kings of Aram. 1 Kings 4:20-21 The people of Judah and Israel were as numerous as the sand on the seashore, and they were eating and drinking and rejoicing. / And Solomon reigned over all the kingdoms from the Euphrates to the land of the Philistines, as far as the border of Egypt. These kingdoms offered tribute and served Solomon all the days of his life. 1 Kings 4:24 For Solomon had dominion over everything west of the Euphrates—over all the kingdoms from Tiphsah to Gaza—and he had peace on all sides. 1 Kings 4:27-28 Each 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. / Each one also brought to the required place their quotas of barley and straw for the chariot horses and other horses. 1 Kings 9:19 as well as all the store cities that Solomon had for his chariots and horses—whatever he desired to build in Jerusalem, Lebanon, and throughout the land of his dominion. 1 Kings 10:23-25 So King Solomon surpassed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom. / The whole world sought an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom that God had put in his heart. / Year after year, each visitor would bring his tribute: articles of silver and gold, clothing, weapons, spices, horses, and mules. 1 Kings 10:14-15 The weight of gold that came to Solomon each year was 666 talents, / not including the revenue from the merchants, traders, and all the Arabian kings and governors of the land. 1 Kings 10:21 All King Solomon’s drinking cups were gold, and all the utensils of the House of the Forest of Lebanon were pure gold. There was no silver, because it was accounted as nothing in the days of Solomon. 1 Kings 10:11-12 (The fleet of Hiram that brought gold from Ophir also brought from Ophir a great cargo of almug wood and precious stones. / The king made the almug wood into steps for the house of the LORD and for the king’s palace, and into lyres and harps for the singers. Never before had such almug wood been brought in, nor has such been seen again to this day.) 1 Kings 10:18-20 Additionally, the king made a great throne of ivory and overlaid it with pure gold. / The throne had six steps, and its back had a rounded top. There were armrests on both sides of the seat, with a lion standing beside each armrest. / Twelve lions stood on the six steps, one at either end of each step. Nothing like this had ever been made for any kingdom. 1 Kings 10:22 For the king had the ships of Tarshish at sea with Hiram’s fleet, and once every three years the ships of Tarshish would arrive bearing gold, silver, ivory, apes, and peacocks. 1 Kings 10:16-17 King Solomon made two hundred large shields of hammered gold; six hundred shekels of gold went into each shield. / He also made three hundred small shields of hammered gold; three minas of gold went into each shield. And the king put them in the House of the Forest of Lebanon. 1 Kings 10:1-2 Now when the queen of Sheba heard about the fame of Solomon concerning the name of the LORD, she came to test him with difficult questions. / She arrived in Jerusalem with a very large caravan—with camels bearing spices, gold in great abundance, and precious stones. And she came to Solomon and spoke to him all that was on her mind. Treasury of Scripture And Solomon had four thousand stalls for horses and chariots, and twelve thousand horsemen; whom he bestowed in the chariot cities, and with the king at Jerusalem. 2 Chronicles 1:14 And Solomon gathered chariots and horsemen: and he had a thousand and four hundred chariots, and twelve thousand horsemen, which he placed in the chariot cities, and with the king at Jerusalem. Deuteronomy 17:16 But he shall not multiply horses to himself, nor cause the people to return to Egypt, to the end that he should multiply horses: forasmuch as the LORD hath said unto you, Ye shall henceforth return no more that way. 1 Kings 4:26 And Solomon had forty thousand stalls of horses for his chariots, and twelve thousand horsemen. Jump to Previous Bestowed Buildings Chariot Chariots Cities Four Horsemen Horses Jerusalem Kept Placed Solomon Stalls Stationed Thousand Twelve War-CarriagesJump to Next Bestowed Buildings Chariot Chariots Cities Four Horsemen Horses Jerusalem Kept Placed Solomon Stalls Stationed Thousand Twelve War-Carriages2 Chronicles 9 1. The queen of sheba admires the wisdom of Solomon13. Solomon's revenue in gold 15. His targets and shields 17. The throne of ivory 20. His vessels 23. His presents 25. His chariots and horse 26. His tributes 29. His reign and death Solomon had 4,000 stalls for horses and chariots This phrase highlights Solomon's wealth and military strength. The number of stalls indicates a significant investment in military resources, reflecting the prosperity and power of his reign. Horses and chariots were symbols of military might in the ancient Near East, and their presence in such numbers suggests a well-organized and formidable defense system. This aligns with the biblical portrayal of Solomon as a king who brought peace and stability to Israel, allowing for economic and cultural growth. The accumulation of horses and chariots, however, can also be seen as a deviation from Deuteronomic law, which cautioned against multiplying horses (Deuteronomy 17:16), suggesting a potential area of disobedience or compromise in Solomon's otherwise illustrious reign. and 12,000 horses which he stationed in the chariot cities and also with him in Jerusalem Persons / Places / Events 1. SolomonThe son of King David and Bathsheba, Solomon was the third king of Israel, known for his wisdom, wealth, and building projects, including the Temple in Jerusalem. 2. Chariot Cities These were strategic locations where Solomon stationed his chariots and horses, serving as military and trade hubs to strengthen his kingdom's defense and economic power. 3. Jerusalem The capital city of Israel, where Solomon's palace and the Temple were located, serving as the political and spiritual center of the nation. Teaching Points Wisdom and WealthSolomon's accumulation of horses and chariots reflects his wisdom in building a strong kingdom, but it also serves as a cautionary tale about the potential pitfalls of wealth and power. Obedience to God's Commands Despite Solomon's wisdom, his actions regarding horses may reflect a departure from God's instructions, reminding us of the importance of obedience over personal ambition. Trust in God Over Material Strength The Bible consistently teaches that true security comes from trusting in God rather than in material possessions or military might. Stewardship and Responsibility Solomon's management of resources highlights the importance of stewardship, encouraging us to use our resources wisely and for God's glory. Legacy and Influence Solomon's reign had a lasting impact on Israel, prompting us to consider the legacy we are building through our actions and decisions.(25) And Solomon had four thousand stalls for horses and chariots, and twelve thousand horsemen.--See 1Kings 4:26 (where the number of stalls is erroneously stated at 40,000). The remainder of the verse coincides with 1Kings 10:26. Having already given an account of Solomon's chariots and horses, and his importation of the latter from Egypt, in 2Chronicles 1:14-17, an account which is identical with 1Kings 10:26-29, the chronicler naturally avoids mere repetition of that passage in 2Chronicles 9:25-28. . . . Verse 25. - Four thousand stalls. Not forty thousand, as by error in 1 Kings 4:26. The parallel mentions one thousand four hundred as the number of the chariots (2 Chronicles 1:14). Both agree in twelve thousand as the number of horsemen. Chariot cities (1 Kings 9:19; 2 Chronicles 1:14). Some of the horse and chariot depots were kept near the king, but the rest in those specially chosen and prepared cities, which might be nearest or fittest against time of war-need.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Solomonלִשְׁלֹמֹ֜ה (liš·lō·mōh) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 8010: Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne had וַיְהִ֨י (way·hî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be 4,000 {} אַרְבַּעַת֩ (’ar·ba·‘aṯ) Number - masculine singular construct Strong's 702: Four stalls אֻֽרְי֤וֹת (’ur·yō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 723: A herding-place for, an animal for horses סוּסִים֙ (sū·sîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 5483: A swallow, swift (type of bird) and chariots, וּמַרְכָּב֔וֹת (ū·mar·kā·ḇō·wṯ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural Strong's 4818: A chariot and 12,000 וּשְׁנֵים־ (ū·šə·nêm-) Conjunctive waw | Number - md Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number) horses, פָּרָשִׁ֑ים (pā·rā·šîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 6571: A steed, a driver, cavalry which he stationed וַיַּנִּיחֵם֙ (way·yan·nî·ḥêm) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine plural Strong's 3240: Bestow, cast down, lay down, up, leave off, let alone remain, pacify, place, in the chariot הָרֶ֔כֶב (hā·re·ḵeḇ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7393: A vehicle, a team, cavalry, a rider, the upper millstone cities בְּעָרֵ֣י (bə·‘ā·rê) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 5892: Excitement and also with וְעִם־ (wə·‘im-) Conjunctive waw | Preposition Strong's 5973: With, equally with [him] הַמֶּ֖לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king in Jerusalem. בִּירוּשָׁלִָֽם׃ (bî·rū·šā·lim) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3389: Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel Links 2 Chronicles 9:25 NIV2 Chronicles 9:25 NLT 2 Chronicles 9:25 ESV 2 Chronicles 9:25 NASB 2 Chronicles 9:25 KJV 2 Chronicles 9:25 BibleApps.com 2 Chronicles 9:25 Biblia Paralela 2 Chronicles 9:25 Chinese Bible 2 Chronicles 9:25 French Bible 2 Chronicles 9:25 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Chronicles 9:25 Solomon had four thousand stalls for horses (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) |
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