2 Chronicles 9:25Solomon 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.
The setting
Jerusalem and surrounding chariot cities, ~940 BC. Massive stables house thousands of horses while chariots gleam in organized formations. Modern Israel, where archaeologists have found Solomon's stable foundations at Megiddo.
The emotion here: recording the impressive but troubling signs of a kingdom forgetting God
The original word
rekesh (רֶכֶשׁ) — swift horses, specifically bred for war chariots
Why it matters
Solomon's chariot cities included Hazor, Megiddo, and Gezer - all strategically located
Read with care
What most readers miss in 2 Chronicles 9:25
Moses specifically warned future kings not to multiply horses (Deuteronomy 17:16) - this was disobedience disguised as strength
Common misconceptionThis verse celebrates Solomon's military might, but it's actually documenting his drift from God's commands. The Chronicler is showing how prosperity led to pride.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 2 Chronicles 9:25
Bible Genome reading
2 Chronicles 9:25 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
2 Chronicles 9:25 comes from the book of 2 Chronicles, written during the United Kingdom period. These words are attributed to Narrator. The dominant emotion in this verse is worship, with a comfort power of 30% and a tone that is celebratory. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include military strength, abundant resources. Notable phrases: four thousand stalls; twelve thousand horsemen.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same worship
“Hear, Israel: Yahweh is our God; Yahweh is one:”
— Deuteronomy 6:4
“and you shall love Yahweh your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your might.”
— Deuteronomy 6:5
“For everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven:”
— Ecclesiastes 3:1
“Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.”
— John 14:6
“Jesus said to them, "Most certainly, I tell you, before Abraham came into existence, I AM."”
— John 8:58
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