Translations
Modern
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.
Traditional
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.
Literal
And there were unto Solomon four thousand stalls for horses and chariots, and twelve thousand horses; and he stationed them in cities of the chariot and with the king at Jerusalem.
Latin
Habuit quoque Salomon quadraginta millia equorum in stabulis, et curruum equitumque duodecim millia: constituitque eos in urbibus quadrigarum, et ubi erat rex in Jerusalem.
Original
Hebrew
English
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.
Notes
Theme notes and profiles
Parallels
People
Solomon: Son of David, king of Israel, known for his wisdom
Places
Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions
Glossary
Topics
Cavalry: Mounted: On Horses Chariot: Cities For Cities: Designated as Chariot Cities: Different Kinds of Chariot Horse: Exported: from Egypt King: Extensive Livestock of Solomon: Builds Millo Solomon: Military Equipment of