2 Chronicles 9:25
2 Chronicles 9:25 in Multiple Translations
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.
¶ 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.
And Solomon had four thousand stalls for horses and chariots, and twelve thousand horsemen, that he bestowed in the chariot cities, and with the king at Jerusalem.
Solomon had four thousand buildings for his horses and his war-carriages, and twelve thousand horsemen whom he kept, some in the carriage-towns and some with the king in Jerusalem.
Solomon had four thousand stalls for horses and chariots, and twelve thousand horsemen. He kept them in the chariot towns, and also with him in Jerusalem.
And Salomon had foure thousand stalles of horses, and charets, and twelue thousand horsmen, whom he bestowed in the charet cities, and with the King at Ierusalem.
And there are to Solomon four thousand stalls for horses and chariots, and twelve thousand horsemen, and he placed them in cities of the chariot, and with the king in Jerusalem.
Solomon had four thousand stalls for horses and chariots, and twelve thousand horsemen that he stationed in the chariot cities and with the king at Jerusalem.
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.
And Solomon had forty thousand horses in the stables, and twelve thousand chariots, and horsemen, and he placed them in the cities of the chariots, and where the king was in Jerusalem.
Solomon had 4,000 stalls for his horses and chariots, and 12,000 horses. Solomon put some of them in Jerusalem and some of them in other cities where he kept his chariots.
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2 Chronicles 9:25 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יְהִ֨י
לִ/שְׁלֹמֹ֜ה
אַרְבַּעַת֩
אֲלָפִ֨ים
אֻֽרְי֤וֹת
סוּסִים֙
וּ/מַרְכָּב֔וֹת
וּ/שְׁנֵים
עָשָׂ֥ר
אֶ֖לֶף
פָּרָשִׁ֑ים
וַ/יַּנִּיחֵ/ם֙
בְּ/עָרֵ֣י
הָ/רֶ֔כֶב
וְ/עִם
הַ/מֶּ֖לֶךְ
בִּ/ירוּשָׁלִָֽם
וַ/יְהִ֨י
hâyâh
H1961
to be
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
לִ/שְׁלֹמֹ֜ה
Shᵉlômôh
H8010
Solomon
Prep | N-proper
אַרְבַּעַת֩
ʼarbaʻ
H702
four
Adj
אֲלָפִ֨ים
ʼeleph
H505
thousand
Adj
אֻֽרְי֤וֹת
ʼurvâh
H723
stall
N-fp
סוּסִים֙
çûwç
H5483
swallow
N-mp
וּ/מַרְכָּב֔וֹת
merkâbâh
H4818
chariot
Conj | N-fp
וּ/שְׁנֵים
shᵉnayim
H8147
two
Conj | Adj
עָשָׂ֥ר
ʻâsâr
H6240
ten
Adj
אֶ֖לֶף
ʼeleph
H505
thousand
Adj
פָּרָשִׁ֑ים
pârâsh
H6571
horse
N-mp
וַ/יַּנִּיחֵ/ם֙
yânach
H3240
to rest
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms | Suff
בְּ/עָרֵ֣י
ʻîyr
H5892
excitement
Prep | N-fp
הָ/רֶ֔כֶב
rekeb
H7393
chariot
Art | N-ms
וְ/עִם
ʻim
H5973
with
Conj | Prep
הַ/מֶּ֖לֶךְ
melek
H4428
King's
Art | N-ms
בִּ/ירוּשָׁלִָֽם
Yᵉrûwshâlaim
H3389
Jerusalem
Prep | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Chronicles 9:25
וַ/יְהִ֨י
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
לִ/שְׁלֹמֹ֜ה
Shᵉlômôh
H8010
"Solomon"
Prep | N-proper
Shelomoh, or Solomon, was a king of Judah and successor of his father David, first mentioned in 2 Samuel 5:14 and known for his wisdom.
Definition: A king of the tribe of Judah living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.5.14; son of: David (H1732) and Bathsheba (H1339); brother of: Shammua (H8051H), Shobab (H7727) and Nathan (H5416); half-brother of: Amnon (H0550), Chileab (H3609), Absalom (H0053), Adonijah (H0138), Shephatiah (H8203), Ithream (H3507), Ibhar (H2984), Elishua (H0474), Nepheg (H5298H), Japhia (H3309I), Elishama (H0476H), Eliada (H0450), Eliphelet (H0467), Tamar (H8559H), Elpelet (H0467I), Nogah (H5052) and Jerimoth (H3406N); married to daughter_of_Pharaoh (H6547P) and Naamah (H5279A); father of: Taphath (H2955), Basemath (H1315) and Rehoboam (H7346); also called Jedidiah at 2Sa.12.25; § Solomon = "peace" son of David by Bathsheba and 3rd king of Israel; author of Proverbs and Song of Songs
Usage: Occurs in 263 OT verses. KJV: Solomon. See also: 2 Samuel 5:14; 1 Kings 9:25; 2 Chronicles 7:8.
אַרְבַּעַת֩
ʼarbaʻ
H702
"four"
Adj
The number four is a simple counting number in Hebrew, used to describe quantities of things, such as people, objects, or groups.
Definition: four
Usage: Occurs in 277 OT verses. KJV: four. See also: Genesis 2:10; Judges 20:47; Esther 9:21.
אֲלָפִ֨ים
ʼeleph
H505
"thousand"
Adj
A thousand, as in Exodus 20:6 where God shows love to thousands of people. It represents a large number or a company of people under one leader, like an army or a group of soldiers.
Definition: : thousand 1) a thousand 1a) as numeral 2) a thousand, company 2a) as a company of men under one leader, troops
Usage: Occurs in 390 OT verses. KJV: thousand. See also: Genesis 20:16; Joshua 3:4; 2 Kings 18:23.
אֻֽרְי֤וֹת
ʼurvâh
H723
"stall"
N-fp
Refers to a stall or manger for animals, like the one Jesus was born in, as described in Luke 2:7.
Definition: manger, crib, stall (for animals) Also means: a.ve.rah (אֲוֵרָה "stall" H0220)
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: stall. See also: 1 Kings 5:6; 2 Chronicles 9:25; 2 Chronicles 32:28.
סוּסִים֙
çûwç
H5483
"swallow"
N-mp
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means a horse, often referring to chariot horses. It also describes a swallow due to its swift flight, as seen in the book of Jeremiah. The word is used to describe strong and fast animals.
Definition: swallow, swift
Usage: Occurs in 130 OT verses. KJV: crane, horse (-back, -hoof). Compare H6571 (פָּרָשׁ). See also: Genesis 47:17; Psalms 76:7; Psalms 20:8.
וּ/מַרְכָּב֔וֹת
merkâbâh
H4818
"chariot"
Conj | N-fp
This word is also used for a chariot, a vehicle used for transportation or warfare in ancient times. It is similar to H4817 and appears in stories about the prophet Ezekiel's visions, like in Ezekiel 1:15. The word is usually translated as 'chariot' in English Bibles.
Definition: chariot
Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: chariot. See also H1024 (בֵּית הַמַּרְכָּבוֹת). See also: Genesis 41:43; 1 Chronicles 28:18; Isaiah 2:7.
וּ/שְׁנֵים
shᵉnayim
H8147
"two"
Conj | Adj
The Hebrew word for the number two appears in Genesis and Exodus, describing pairs and dualities. It can also mean double or twice. In the Bible, it is often used to describe things that come in twos, like two witnesses or two tablets.
Definition: 1) two 1a) two (the cardinal number) 1a1) two, both, double, twice 1b) second (the ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers 1d) both (a dual number)
Usage: Occurs in 646 OT verses. KJV: both, couple, double, second, twain, [phrase] twelfth, [phrase] twelve, [phrase] twenty (sixscore) thousand, twice, two. See also: Genesis 1:16; Exodus 30:4; Numbers 13:23.
עָשָׂ֥ר
ʻâsâr
H6240
"ten"
Adj
In Hebrew, this word means ten, and is used to form numbers like eleven or thirteen, as seen in Genesis 31:41. It is always used in combination with other numbers.
Definition: 1) ten, -teen (in combination with other numbers) 1a) used only in combination to make the numbers 11-19
Usage: Occurs in 292 OT verses. KJV: (eigh-, fif-, four-, nine-, seven-, six-, thir-) teen(-th), [phrase] eleven(-th), [phrase] sixscore thousand, [phrase] twelve(-th). See also: Genesis 5:8; Joshua 21:7; 1 Chronicles 25:27.
אֶ֖לֶף
ʼeleph
H505
"thousand"
Adj
A thousand, as in Exodus 20:6 where God shows love to thousands of people. It represents a large number or a company of people under one leader, like an army or a group of soldiers.
Definition: : thousand 1) a thousand 1a) as numeral 2) a thousand, company 2a) as a company of men under one leader, troops
Usage: Occurs in 390 OT verses. KJV: thousand. See also: Genesis 20:16; Joshua 3:4; 2 Kings 18:23.
פָּרָשִׁ֑ים
pârâsh
H6571
"horse"
N-mp
This word means a horseman or a cavalry soldier, like those who rode chariots in battle. In the Bible, it describes the riders of horses and chariots, like in Exodus 14:9 where the Egyptian horsemen pursued the Israelites.
Definition: horse, steed, warhorse
Usage: Occurs in 54 OT verses. KJV: horseman. See also: Genesis 50:9; 2 Chronicles 8:6; Isaiah 21:7.
וַ/יַּנִּיחֵ/ם֙
yânach
H3240
"to rest"
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms | Suff
To rest or settle down, implying a sense of calmness or stillness, as described in the Bible.
Definition: 1) to rest 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to rest, settle down and remain 1a2) to repose, have rest, be quiet 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to rest, give rest to, make quiet 1b2) to cause to rest, cause to alight, set down 1b3) to lay or set down, deposit, let lie, place 1b4) to let remain, leave 1b5) to leave, depart from 1b6) to abandon 1b7) to permit 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to obtain rest, be granted rest 1c2) to be left, be placed 1c3) open space (subst)
Usage: Occurs in 73 OT verses. KJV: bestow, cast down, lay (down, up), leave (off), let alone (remain), pacify, place, put, set (down), suffer, withdraw, withhold. (The Hiphil forms with the dagesh are here referred to, in accordance with the older grammarians; but if any distinction of the kind is to be made, these should rather be referred to H5117 (נוּחַ), and the others here.) See also: Genesis 2:15; 1 Kings 13:30; Psalms 17:14.
בְּ/עָרֵ֣י
ʻîyr
H5892
"excitement"
Prep | N-fp
In the Bible, this word refers to a city or town, often a place with a wall or a watchman. It is used to describe a settlement or encampment, like the city of Ai, which is mentioned in the book of Joshua. The word is used to identify specific locations in the Bible.
Definition: 1) excitement, anguish 1a) of terror
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: Ai (from margin), city, court (from margin), town. See also: Genesis 4:17; Deuteronomy 3:6; Joshua 14:12.
הָ/רֶ֔כֶב
rekeb
H7393
"chariot"
Art | N-ms
The Hebrew word for chariot refers to a vehicle, team of horses, or cavalry. It is also used to describe the upper millstone in a grinding mill. Chariots were important in biblical times for transportation and war.
Definition: : chariot 1) a team, chariot, chariotry, mill-stone, riders 1a) chariotry, chariots 1b) chariot (single) 1c) upper millstone (as riding on lower millstone) 1d) riders, troop (of riders), horsemen, pair of horsemen, men riding, ass-riders, camel-riders Also means: re.khev (רֶ֫כֶב ": millstone" H7393H)
Usage: Occurs in 104 OT verses. KJV: chariot, (upper) millstone, multitude (from the margin), wagon. See also: Genesis 50:9; 2 Kings 8:21; Psalms 20:8.
וְ/עִם
ʻim
H5973
"with"
Conj | Prep
This Hebrew word means with or together, like when God is with his people in Exodus 33:14-15. It's used to describe accompaniment or association, and can also mean against or beside. The word is used to convey a sense of relationship or proximity between people or things.
Definition: 1) with 1a) with 1b) against 1c) toward 1d) as long as
Usage: Occurs in 919 OT verses. KJV: accompanying, against, and, as ([idiom] long as), before, beside, by (reason of), for all, from (among, between), in, like, more than, of, (un-) to, with(-al). See also: Genesis 3:6; Exodus 21:14; Deuteronomy 29:11.
הַ/מֶּ֖לֶךְ
melek
H4428
"King's"
Art | N-ms
This word refers to a king or royal person, like King David or King Saul. It can also describe something related to a king, like the King's Valley in Genesis. The Bible often uses this word to talk about the rulers of Israel.
Definition: King's (Valley) (Gen.14.17)
Usage: Occurs in 1919 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Genesis 14:1; Joshua 10:39; 1 Samuel 16:1.
בִּ/ירוּשָׁלִָֽם
Yᵉrûwshâlaim
H3389
"Jerusalem"
Prep | N-proper
Jerusalem is the capital city of Palestine, also known as the city of peace. It was the chief city of the united kingdom and the nation of Judah after the split.
Definition: § Jerusalem = "teaching of peace" the chief city of Palestine and capital of the united kingdom and the nation of Judah after the split
Usage: Occurs in 600 OT verses. KJV: Jerusalem. See also: Joshua 10:1; 2 Kings 22:14; 2 Chronicles 24:6.
Study Notes — 2 Chronicles 9:25
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- 2 Chronicles 9:25 Summary
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 9:25
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 9:25
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 9:25
- Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 9:25
- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 9:25
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 9:25
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 9:25
- Sermons on 2 Chronicles 9:25
Context — Solomon’s Wealth and Splendor
23All the kings of the earth sought an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom that God had put in his heart.
24Year after year, each visitor would bring his tribute: articles of silver and gold, clothing, weapons, spices, horses, and mules.
25Solomon 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.
26He reigned over all the kings from the Euphrates to the land of the Philistines, as far as the border of Egypt. 27The king made silver as common in Jerusalem as stones, and cedar as abundant as sycamore in the foothills.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 1 Kings 4:26 | Solomon had 4,000 stalls for his chariot horses and 12,000 horses. |
| 2 | 1 Kings 10:26 | Solomon accumulated 1,400 chariots and 12,000 horses, which he stationed in the chariot cities and also with him in Jerusalem. |
| 3 | 2 Chronicles 1:14 | Solomon accumulated 1,400 chariots and 12,000 horses, which he stationed in the chariot cities and also with him in Jerusalem. |
| 4 | Deuteronomy 17:16 | But the king must not acquire many horses for himself or send the people back to Egypt to acquire more horses, for the LORD has said, ‘You are never to go back that way again.’ |
2 Chronicles 9:25 Summary
[This verse shows that Solomon was very rich and powerful, with many horses and chariots. He had 4,000 stalls for them and 12,000 horses, which is a huge number. This reminds us that true strength and wisdom come from God, as stated in Proverbs 21:31. We should seek to use our resources and abilities for His glory, just like Solomon used his wealth to build the Temple and serve God, as seen in 1 Kings 5-8.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the large number of horses and chariots indicate about Solomon's wealth and power?
The large number of horses and chariots, as mentioned in 2 Chronicles 9:25, signifies Solomon's immense wealth and military strength, as horses were a symbol of power and chariots were a crucial part of ancient warfare, similar to what is described in Deuteronomy 17:16 and 1 Kings 10:26.
How did Solomon acquire such a vast number of horses?
Solomon likely acquired the horses through tributes and gifts from visiting kings, as mentioned in 2 Chronicles 9:24, as well as through trade and conquest, as seen in 1 Kings 10:28-29.
What were the chariot cities used for?
The chariot cities, where Solomon stationed some of his horses, were likely military outposts and strategic locations for defense and expansion, similar to the fortified cities mentioned in 2 Chronicles 8:4-6 and 11:5-12.
Is this verse relevant to our lives today?
While we may not have horses and chariots, this verse reminds us that true strength and wisdom come from God, as stated in Proverbs 21:31 and James 1:5, and that we should seek to use our resources and abilities for His glory.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I seek to demonstrate my wealth or status, and how can I redirect those desires to serve God?
- How can I, like Solomon, use the resources and abilities God has given me to bring glory to Him and serve others?
- What are some 'chariot cities' in my life, or areas where I need to establish a strong presence and defense for the sake of my spiritual well-being?
- In what ways can I, like the visiting kings, seek out wisdom and guidance from God, as mentioned in 2 Chronicles 9:23, and apply it to my life?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 9:25
[See comments on 1 Kings 10:26].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 9:25
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. Solomon had four thousand stalls.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 9:25
Four thousand stalls, to wit, greater stalls, in each of which were ten stalls, in all forty thousand stalls, as it is in , See Poole "".
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 9:25
2 Chronicles 9:25 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.Ver. 25. And Solomon had, &c.] See 1 Kings 10:26.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 9:25
(25) And Solomon had four thousand stalls for horses and chariots, and twelve thousand horsemen.—See 1 Kings 4:26 (where the number of stalls is erroneously stated at 40,000). The remainder of the verse coincides with 1 Kings 10:26. Having already given an account of Solomon’s chariots and horses, and his importation of the latter from Egypt, in 2 Chronicles 1:14-17, an account which is identical with 1 Kings 10:26-29, the chronicler naturally avoids mere repetition of that passage in 2 Chronicles 9:25-28.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 9:25
Verse 25. Four thousand stalls for horses] 1Kg 4:26, where the different numbers in these two books are considered. The Targum, instead of four thousand, has ארבע מאה arba meah, four hundred.
Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 9:25
25. four thousand stalls for horses and chariots] In the parallel passage (1 Kings 4:26 = 2 Chronicles 5:6 Heb.), forty thousand stalls of horses for his chariots. The meaning of the word rendered “stalls” is quite uncertain. The rendering of the LXX. suggests “brood-mares” as the meaning. twelve thousand horsemen] So 1 Kings 4:26 (2 Chronicles 5:6 Heb.); and 2 Chronicles 1:14 (= 1 Kings 10:26). chariot cities] See note on 2 Chronicles 1:14.
Sermons on 2 Chronicles 9:25
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(1 Kings) the Wisdom of Solomon by David Guzik | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of organization and order in the Bible. He uses the example of God organizing the Israelites in the book of Numbers to emphasiz |
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How Quickly We Turn Away by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher begins by acknowledging his unworthiness to stand in the pulpit and emphasizes his reliance on the righteousness of Jesus. He prays for the conviction |
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Look to God and Not to Egypt by Erlo Stegen | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the importance of trusting in God rather than relying on worldly wealth and success. He shares a story about a visit from an older person who |