2 Chronicles 8:9

Translations

Modern

But Solomon did not consign any of the Israelites to slave labor, because they were his men of war, the leaders of his captains, and the commanders of his chariots and cavalry.

Traditional

But of the children of Israel did Solomon make no servants for his work; but they were men of war, and chief of his captains, and captains of his chariots and horsemen.

Literal

And Solomon did not make the sons of Israel servants for his work, for they were men of war, and captains of his officers, and captains of his chariots, and his cavalry.

Latin

Porro de filiis Israël non posuit ut servirent operibus regis: ipsi enim erant viri bellatores, et duces primi, et principes quadrigarum et equitum ejus.

Original

Hebrew

English

But Solomon did not consign any of the Israelites to slave labor, because they were his men of war, the leaders of his captains, and the commanders of his chariots and cavalry.

Notes

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Solomon

Related verses

Galatians 4:31
Therefore, brothers, we are not children of the slave woman, but of the free woman.
1 Samuel 8:11–12
He said, “This will be the manner of the king who will reign over you: He will take your sons and appoint them to serve his own chariots and horses, and to run in front of his chariots.
Exodus 19:5–6
Now if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, you will be My treasured possession out of all the nations—for the whole earth is Mine.
Galatians 4:26
But the Jerusalem above is free, and she is our mother.
Leviticus 25:39–46
If a countryman among you becomes destitute and sells himself to you, then you must not force him into slave labor.

Parallels

1 Kings 9:10–28

People

Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes Solomon: Son of David, king of Israel, known for his wisdom

Glossary

Chronicles, Books of First and Second Genealogy Huram

Topics

Solomon: Officers of

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