1 Kings 4:23
1 Kings 4:23 in Multiple Translations
ten fat oxen, twenty range oxen, and a hundred sheep, as well as deer, gazelles, roebucks, and fattened poultry.
Ten fat oxen, and twenty oxen out of the pastures, and an hundred sheep, beside harts, and roebucks, and fallowdeer, and fatted fowl.
ten fat oxen, and twenty oxen out of the pastures, and a hundred sheep, besides harts, and gazelles, and roebucks, and fatted fowl.
Ten fat oxen and twenty oxen from the fields, and a hundred sheep, in addition to harts and gazelles and roes and fat fowls.
ten fattened cattle, twenty range cattle, one hundred sheep, as well as deer, gazelles, roe deer, and fattened poultry.
Ten fat oxen, and twentie oxen of the pastures, and an hundreth sheepe, beside hartes, and buckes, and bugles, and fat foule.
ten fat oxen, and twenty feeding oxen, and a hundred sheep, apart from hart, and roe, and fallow-deer, and fatted beasts of the stalls,
ten head of fat cattle, twenty head of cattle out of the pastures, and one hundred sheep, in addition to deer, gazelles, roebucks, and fattened fowl.
Ten fat oxen, and twenty oxen out of the pastures, and a hundred sheep, besides harts, and roebucks, and fallow-deer, and fatted fowls.
Ten fat oxen and twenty out of the pastures, and a hundred rams, besides venison of harts, roes, and buffles, and fatted fowls.
ten cattle that were kept in stalls/barns, 20 cattle that were kept in pastures, 100 sheep, and ◄deer and gazelles and roebucks/three kinds of deer►, and poultry.
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Study Notes — 1 Kings 4:23
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Context — Solomon’s Prosperity
23ten fat oxen, twenty range oxen, and a hundred sheep, as well as deer, gazelles, roebucks, and fattened poultry.
24For Solomon had dominion over everything west of the Euphrates —over all the kingdoms from Tiphsah to Gaza—and he had peace on all sides. 25Throughout the days of Solomon, Judah and Israel dwelt securely from Dan to Beersheba, each man under his own vine and his own fig tree.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Nehemiah 5:17–18 | There were 150 Jews and officials at my table, besides the guests from the surrounding nations. Each day one ox, six choice sheep, and some fowl were prepared for me, and once every ten days an abundance of all kinds of wine was provided. But I did not demand the food allotted to the governor, because the burden on the people was so heavy. |
1 Kings 4:23 Summary
This verse is talking about the food that King Solomon had available to him every day. It was a lot of food, including oxen, sheep, deer, and poultry, and it shows how God had blessed Solomon with abundance and wealth. This reminds us that God is our provider and sustainer, as seen in Psalm 23:1, and that we can trust Him to take care of us. We can also learn from this verse to be thankful for what we have and to use our resources to bless others, as seen in 2 Corinthians 9:6-11.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the list of animals in 1 Kings 4:23 represent?
The list of animals, including oxen, sheep, deer, gazelles, roebucks, and fattened poultry, represents the abundance of food available for King Solomon's table, as a demonstration of God's blessing and provision, as seen in Psalm 104:14-15, where God gives us richly all things to enjoy.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the chapter?
This verse is part of a larger description of King Solomon's wealth and prosperity, as described in 1 Kings 4:20-28, and demonstrates his dominion over the land, as promised in Deuteronomy 28:1-14.
What can we learn from the specific numbers of animals mentioned in this verse?
The specific numbers of animals, such as ten fat oxen and a hundred sheep, may represent a complete or perfect provision, as seen in the biblical concept of the number ten representing completeness, as in Exodus 34:28 and Deuteronomy 4:13.
How does this verse reflect the character of God?
This verse reflects the character of God as a provider and sustainer, as seen in Matthew 6:26, where Jesus teaches us that God provides for the birds of the air, and we can trust Him to provide for our needs as well.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that God provides for me, and how can I be thankful for His provision in my life?
- How can I balance my desire for abundance and wealth with the biblical call to humility and simplicity, as seen in 1 Timothy 6:6-10?
- What are some ways that I can use the resources God has given me to bless others and demonstrate His love, as seen in Acts 2:44-45?
- How can I trust God to provide for my needs, even when I don't see how He will do it, as seen in Hebrews 11:6 and Matthew 6:25-34?