2 Chronicles 1:16 nasb — Solomon's horses were imported from Egypt and from Kue; the king's traders procured them from Kue for a price.

NASB

"Solomon's horses were imported from Egypt and from Kue; the king's traders procured them from Kue for a price."

— 2 Chronicles 1:16, NASB

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2 Chronicles 1 — Context

13

So Solomon went from the high place which was at Gibeon, from the tent of meeting, to Jerusalem, and he reigned over Israel.

14

Solomon amassed chariots and horsemen. He had 1,chariots and 12,000 horsemen, and he stationed them in the chariot cities and with the king at Jerusalem.

15

The king made silver and gold as plentiful in Jerusalem as stones, and he made cedars as plentiful as sycamores in the lowland.

16

Solomon's horses were imported from Egypt and from Kue; the king's traders procured them from Kue for a price.

17

They imported chariots from Egypt for shekels of silver apiece and horses for 150 apiece, and by the same means they exported them to all the kings of the Hittites and the kings of Aram.

2 Chronicles 1:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 1:16 say?
2 Chronicles 1:16 in the NASB reads: “Solomon's horses were imported from Egypt and from Kue; the king's traders procured them from Kue for a price.”
Where is 2 Chronicles 1:16 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 1:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 1, verse 16.
Who wrote 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 2 Chronicles about?
2 Chronicles narrates Solomon's reign and the kings of Judah down to the exile, with particular emphasis on the temple and faithful worship. It ends with Cyrus's decree authorizing the return — a note of hope for a people just home from Babylon.
What are the major themes of 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles explores themes including Temple, Worship, Faithful Kings, Reform, Return. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Chronicles 1:16.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 1:16 in?
2 Chronicles 1:16 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 2 Chronicles 1:16?
2 Chronicles 1:16 reads (NASB): “Solomon's horses were imported from Egypt and from Kue; the king's traders procured them from Kue for a price.” 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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