2 Chronicles 1:14

Solomon’s Riches

14 Solomon accumulated ^[a] 1,400 chariots and 12,000 horses, ^[b] which he stationed in the chariot cities and also with him in Jerusalem. ¹

2 Chronicles 1:14 Meaning and Commentary

2 Chronicles 1:14

(See Gill on 2 Chronicles 1:13)

2 Chronicles 1:14 In-Context

12 therefore wisdom and knowledge have been granted to you. And I will also give you riches and wealth and honor unlike anything given to the kings before you or after you.”

13 So Solomon went to Jerusalem from the high place in Gibeon, from before the Tent of Meeting, and he reigned over Israel.

14 Solomon accumulated 1,400 chariots and 12,000 horses, which he stationed in the chariot cities and also with him in Jerusalem.

15 The king made silver and gold as common in Jerusalem as stones, and cedar as abundant as sycamore in the foothills.

16 Solomon’s horses were imported from Egypt and Kue; the royal merchants purchased them from Kue.

Cross References

• 1. (1 Kings 10:26–29)

Footnotes

• [a] Literally Solomon accumulated chariots and horses; he had
• [b] Or horsemen or charioteers