Commentaries:
Barnes' Notes
See I Kings 4:26 note. Until the time of Solomon, war-chariots had not been in use among the Jews, except to a very small extent I Chronicles 18:4. Hence, it was necessary for him to put himself on an equality in this respect with neighboring powers.
Cities for chariots - They were probably fortresses upon the borders of his territory, in which he maintained the standing army necessary for the support of his dominion.
Other Barnes' Notes entries containing 1 Kings 10:26:
1 Kings 4:26
1 Kings 9:19
1 Kings 11:1
2 Chronicles 1:14-17
2 Chronicles 12:3
Proverbs 21:30-31
Ecclesiastes 2:4
Isaiah 2:7
Isaiah 2:7
Zechariah 9:9
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.