BibleTools
1 Kings 4:26
Compare all
24 For he had dominion over all the region on this side of1 the River from Tiphsah even to Gaza, namely over aall the kings on this side of the River; and bhe had peace on every side all around him.  
25 And Judah and Israel adwelt safely, beach man under his vine and his fig tree, cfrom Dan as far as Beersheba, all the days of Solomon.  
26 aSolomon had1 forty thousand stalls of bhorses for his chariots, and twelve thousand horsemen.  
27 And athese governors, each man in his month, provided food for King Solomon and for all who came to King Solomon’s table. There was no lack in their supply.  
28 They also brought barley and straw to the proper place, for the horses and steeds, each man according to his charge.
29 And aGod gave Solomon wisdom and exceedingly great understanding, and largeness of heart like the sand on the seashore.  
30 Thus Solomon’s wisdom excelled the wisdom of all the men aof the East and all bthe wisdom of Egypt.  
Commentaries:
John Wesley's Notes
<< 1 Kings 4:25   1 Kings 4:27 >>


1 Kings 4:26

Forty thousand - In II Chronicles 9:25, it is but four thousand. But it is not exactly the same Hebrew word which is here and there, though we translate both stalls; and therefore there may well be allowed some difference in the signification, the one signifying properly stables, of which there were four thousand, the other stalls or partitions for each horse, which were forty thousand. Chariots - Both for his military chariots, which seem to be those fourteen hundred, I Kings 10:26, and for divers other uses, as about his great and various buildings, and merchandises, and other occasions, which might require some thousands of other chariots. Horsemen - Appointed partly for the defence of his people in peace; and partly for attendance upon his person, and for the splendor of his government.


 
<< 1 Kings 4:25   1 Kings 4:27 >>

DISCLAIMER: Church of the Great God (CGG) provides these resources to aid the individual in studying the Bible. However, it is up to the individual to "prove all things, and hold fast to that which is good" (I Thessalonians 5:21). The content of these resources does not necessarily reflect the views of CGG. They are provided for information purposes only.

Join 137,115+ readers

A Verse and a Thought,
Every Morning

Consistent Bible study is hard to start.

The Berean gives you the starting point: one scripture and a focused commentary in your inbox each morning — read it in minutes, or go as deep as you like.

Free, daily, and spam-free. We never share your address. Unsubscribe anytime.

Close
E-mail This Page