Translations
Modern
Solomon accumulated 1,400 chariots and 12,000 horses, which he stationed in the chariot cities and also with him in Jerusalem.
Traditional
And Solomon gathered chariots and horsemen: and he had a thousand and four hundred chariots, and twelve thousand horsemen, which he placed in the chariot cities, and with the king at Jerusalem.
Literal
And Solomon gathered chariots and horses. And there were unto him a thousand and four hundred chariots, and twelve thousand horses, and he placed them in the cities of the chariots and with the king in Jerusalem.
Latin
Congregavitque sibi currus et equites, et facti sunt ei mille quadringenti currus, et duodecim millia equitum: et fecit eos esse in urbibus quadrigarum, et cum rege in Jerusalem.
Original
Hebrew
English
Solomon accumulated 1,400 chariots and 12,000 horses, which he stationed in the chariot cities and also with him in Jerusalem.
Notes
The description of Solomon’s wealth and power (detailed in 2 Chronicles 9:25–28) is based on the summary of his kingdom in 1 Kings 10:26–29. In Kings, this summary of Solomon’s wealth led to the negative aspects of his rule (1 Kings 11). Here, Solomon’s gathering of wealth demonstrated the fulfillment of God’s promise (2 Chronicles 1:12).
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
Armies: March in Ranks: Standing Armies Chariot: Cities For Cities: Designated as Chariot Cities: Different Kinds of Chariot Solomon: Military Equipment of