
Text -- 2 Chronicles 1:14-17 (NET)




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JFB: 2Ch 1:14 - -- His passion for horses was greater than that of any Israelitish monarch before or after him. His stud comprised fourteen hundred chariots and twelve t...
His passion for horses was greater than that of any Israelitish monarch before or after him. His stud comprised fourteen hundred chariots and twelve thousand horses. This was a prohibited indulgence, whether as an instrument of luxury or power. But it was not merely for his own use that he imported the horses of Egypt. The immense equestrian establishment he erected was not for show merely, but also for profit. The Egyptian breed of horses was highly valued; and being as fine as the Arabian, but larger and more powerful, they were well fitted for being yoked in chariots. These were light but compact and solid vehicles, without springs. From the price stated (2Ch 1:17) as given for a chariot and a horse, it appears that the chariot cost four times the value of a horse. A horse brought a 150 shekels, which, estimating the shekels at 2s. 3d. or 2s. 6d., amount to £17 2s. or £18 15s., while a chariot brought 600 shekels, equal to £68 9s. or £75; and as an Egyptian chariot was usually drawn by two horses, a chariot and pair would cost £112 sterling. As the Syrians, who were fond of the Egyptian breed of horses, could import them into their own country only through Judea, Solomon early perceived the commercial advantages to be derived from this trade, and established a monopoly. His factors or agents purchased them in the markets or fairs of Egypt and brought them to the "chariot cities," the depots and stables he had erected on the frontiers of his kingdom, such as Bethmarcaboth, "the house of chariots," and Hazarsusah, "the village of horses" (Jos 19:5; 1Ki 10:28).

JFB: 2Ch 1:17 - -- A branch of this powerful tribe, when expelled from Palestine, had settled north of Lebanon, where they acquired large possessions contiguous to the S...
A branch of this powerful tribe, when expelled from Palestine, had settled north of Lebanon, where they acquired large possessions contiguous to the Syrians.
Clarke: 2Ch 1:14 - -- He had a thousand and four hundred chariots - For these numbers, see the notes on 1Ki 4:26.
He had a thousand and four hundred chariots - For these numbers, see the notes on 1Ki 4:26.


Clarke: 2Ch 1:16 - -- Linen yarn - See the note on 1Ki 10:28, where this subject is particularly examined.
Linen yarn - See the note on 1Ki 10:28, where this subject is particularly examined.

Clarke: 2Ch 1:17 - -- A horse for a hundred and fifty - Suppose we take the shekel at the utmost value at which it has been rated, three shillings; then the price of a ho...
A horse for a hundred and fifty - Suppose we take the shekel at the utmost value at which it has been rated, three shillings; then the price of a horse was about twenty-two pounds ten shillings
On Solomon’ s multiplying horses, Bishop Warburton has made some judicious remarks: -
"Moses had expressly prohibited the multiplying of horses, Deu 17:16, by which the future king was forbidden to establish a body of cavalry, because this could not be effected without sending into Egypt, with which people God had forbidden any communication, as this would be dangerous to religion. When Solomon had violated this law, and multiplied horses to excess, 1Ki 4:26, it was soon attended with those fatal consequences that the law foretold: for this wisest of kings having likewise, in violation of another law, married Pharaoh’ s daughter, (the early fruits of this commerce), and then, by a repetition of the same crime, but a transgression of another law, having espoused more strange women, 1Ki 11:1; they first, in defiance of a fourth law, persuaded him to build them idol temples for their use, and afterwards, against a fifth law, brought him to erect other temples for his own. Now the original of all this mischief was the forbidden traffic with Egypt for horses; for thither were the agents of Solomon sent to mount his cavalry. Nay, this great king even turned factor for the neighboring monarchs, 2Ch 1:17, and this opprobrious commerce was kept up by his successors and attended with the same pernicious consequences. Isaiah denounces the mischiefs of this traffic; and foretells that one of the good effects of leaving it would be the forsaking of their idolatries, Isa 31:1, Isa 31:4, Isa 31:6, Isa 31:7."- See Divine Legation, vol. iii., p. 289 and Dr. Dodd’ s Notes.
TSK: 2Ch 1:14 - -- Solomon : 2Ch 9:25; Deu 17:16; 1Ki 4:26, 1Ki 10:16, 1Ki 10:26-29
the chariot cities : Cities where the chariots, and horses belonging to them, were ke...
Solomon : 2Ch 9:25; Deu 17:16; 1Ki 4:26, 1Ki 10:16, 1Ki 10:26-29
the chariot cities : Cities where the chariots, and horses belonging to them, were kept.

TSK: 2Ch 1:15 - -- the king : He destroyed its value by making it so exceedingly plentiful. 2Ch 1:12, 2Ch 9:27; 1Ki 10:27-29; Job 22:24, Job 22:25; Isa 60:17
made : Heb....

TSK: 2Ch 1:16 - -- Solomon : Heb. the going forth of the horses which was Solomon’ s, 2Ch 9:28; 1Ki 10:28, 1Ki 10:29
linen yarn : The word מקוא [Strong’ ...
Solomon : Heb. the going forth of the horses which was Solomon’ s, 2Ch 9:28; 1Ki 10:28, 1Ki 10:29
linen yarn : The word

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Barnes -> 2Ch 1:14-17
This passage is very nearly identical with 1Ki 10:26-29.
Poole -> 2Ch 1:14
Haydock: 2Ch 1:14 - -- Chariots. See 3 Kings iv. 26. No king of Israel kept such a multitude of horses. (Calmet)
Chariots. See 3 Kings iv. 26. No king of Israel kept such a multitude of horses. (Calmet)

Sycamores are trees of small value, and not good for building. (Tirinus)

Haydock: 2Ch 1:16 - -- Coa may signify either some city, (Mariana) or an "exporium," where things are sold, as kuch means "a collection." (Tirinus) (3 Kings x. 28.) Ne...
Coa may signify either some city, (Mariana) or an "exporium," where things are sold, as kuch means "a collection." (Tirinus) (3 Kings x. 28.) Neglecting the points of the Masorets, we may well understand Coa, a city of Egypt, or an island of the Mediterranean. The Masorets read Mikve, instead of Micoa. (Du Hamel)
Gill -> 2Ch 1:13-17
Gill: 2Ch 1:13-17 - -- Then Solomon came from his journey to the high place that was at Gibeon,.... Or rather without the supplement, the words may be read as in the Septuag...
Then Solomon came from his journey to the high place that was at Gibeon,.... Or rather without the supplement, the words may be read as in the Septuagint and Vulgate Latin versions:
Solomon came from the high places; having sacrificed there, so Vatablus;
from before the tabernacle of the congregation; which was at Gibeon, where he had been sacrificing:
and reigned over Israel in great splendour and prosperity. From hence, to the end of the chapter, the same things are said as in 1Ki 10:26. See Gill on 1Ki 10:26, 1Ki 10:27, 1Ki 10:28, 1Ki 10:29.

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NET Notes: 2Ch 1:14 For location see Map5 B1; Map6 F3; Map7 E2; Map8 F2; Map10 B3; JP1 F4; JP2 F4; JP3 F4; JP4 F4.


NET Notes: 2Ch 1:16 Because Que is also mentioned, some prefer to see 1 Kgs 10:28-29 as a reference to Mutsur. Que and Mutsur were located in Cilicia or Cappadocia (in mo...

NET Notes: 2Ch 1:17 Heb “and they brought up and brought out from Egypt a chariot for 600 silver (pieces), and a horse for 150, and in the same way to all the kings...
Geneva Bible: 2Ch 1:14 And Solomon gathered chariots and horsemen: and he had a thousand and four hundred chariots, and twelve thousand horsemen, which he placed in the ( h ...

Geneva Bible: 2Ch 1:15 And the king made silver and gold at Jerusalem [as plenteous] as ( i ) stones, and cedar trees made he as the sycomore trees that [are] in the vale fo...

Geneva Bible: 2Ch 1:16 And Solomon had horses brought out of Egypt, and linen yarn: ( k ) the king's merchants received the linen yarn at a price.
( k ) Read (1Ki 20:28).

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TSK Synopsis -> 2Ch 1:1-17
TSK Synopsis: 2Ch 1:1-17 - --1 The solemn offering of Solomon at Gibeon.7 Solomon's choice of wisdom is blessed by God.13 Solomon's forces and wealth.
MHCC -> 2Ch 1:1-17
MHCC: 2Ch 1:1-17 - --SOLOMON began his reign with a pious, public visit to God's altar. Those that pursue present things most eagerly, are likely to be disappointed; while...
Matthew Henry -> 2Ch 1:13-17
Matthew Henry: 2Ch 1:13-17 - -- Here is, 1. Solomon's entrance upon the government (2Ch 1:13): He came from before the tabernacle, and reigned over Israel. He would not do any ac...
Keil-Delitzsch -> 2Ch 1:14-17
Keil-Delitzsch: 2Ch 1:14-17 - --
Solomon's chariots, horses, and riches . - In order to prove by facts the fulfilment of the divine promise which Solomon received in answer to his ...
Constable -> 2Ch 1:1--9:31; 2Ch 1:1-17
Constable: 2Ch 1:1--9:31 - --III. THE REIGN OF SOLOMON chs. 1--9
The Chronicler's main interest in David's reign, as we have seen, focused on...
