2 Chronicles 9:28

Modern

Solomon’s horses were imported from Egypt and from all the lands.

Traditional

And they brought unto Solomon horses out of Egypt, and out of all lands.

Literal

And they brought to Solomon horses from Egypt, and from all the lands.

Latin

Adducebantur autem ei equi de Ægypto, cunctisque regionibus.

Hebrew

English

Solomon’s horses were imported from Egypt and from all the lands.

Theme notes and profiles

2 Chronicles 1:16
Solomon’s horses were imported from Egypt and Kue; the royal merchants purchased them from Kue.
Isaiah 2:7–8
Their land is full of silver and gold, with no limit to their treasures; their land is full of horses, with no limit to their chariots.
Isaiah 31:1
Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help, who rely on horses, who trust in their abundance of chariots and in their multitude of horsemen. They do not look to the Holy One of Israel; they do not seek the LORD.
2 Chronicles 9:25
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.
1 Kings 10:28
Solomon’s horses were imported from Egypt and Kue; the royal merchants purchased them from Kue.

Solomon: Son of David, king of Israel, known for his wisdom

Egypt: Ancient nation; Israelites enslaved there; plagues and Exodus