1 Kings 4:28 nasb — They also brought barley and straw for the horses and swift steeds to the place where it should be, each according to h…

NASB

"They also brought barley and straw for the horses and swift steeds to the place where it should be, each according to his charge."

— 1 Kings 4:28, NASB

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1 Kings 4 — Context

25

So Judah and Israel lived in safety, every man under his vine and his fig tree, from Dan even to Beersheba, all the days of Solomon.

26

Solomon had 40,stalls of horses for his chariots, and 12,000 horsemen.

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Those deputies provided for King Solomon and all who came to King Solomon's table, each in his month; they left nothing lacking.

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They also brought barley and straw for the horses and swift steeds to the place where it should be, each according to his charge.

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Now God gave Solomon wisdom and very great discernment and breadth of mind, like the sand that is on the seashore.

30

Solomon's wisdom surpassed the wisdom of all the sons of the east and all the wisdom of Egypt.

31

For he was wiser than all men, than Ethan the Ezrahite, Heman, Calcol and Darda, the sons of Mahol; and his fame was known in all the surrounding nations.

1 Kings 4:28 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Kings 4:28 say?
1 Kings 4:28 in the NASB reads: “They also brought barley and straw for the horses and swift steeds to the place where it should be, each according to his charge.”
Where is 1 Kings 4:28 in the Bible?
1 Kings 4:28 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 4, verse 28.
Who wrote 1 Kings?
1 Kings is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Jeremiah). It was written c. 561–538 BC.
What is the book of 1 Kings about?
1 Kings tells of Solomon's wisdom and the building of the temple, then the painful division of the kingdom after his death. The northern kingdom plunges into idolatry under a series of wicked kings until the prophet Elijah is raised up to call Israel back to the LORD.
What are the major themes of 1 Kings?
1 Kings explores themes including Wisdom, Temple, Divided Kingdom, Idolatry, Prophecy. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Kings 4:28.
What translation should I read 1 Kings 4:28 in?
1 Kings 4:28 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Kings 4:28?
1 Kings 4:28 reads (NASB): “They also brought barley and straw for the horses and swift steeds to the place where it should be, each according to his charge.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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