2 Chronicles 1:17-1964 bbe — A war-carriage might be got from Egypt for six hundred shekels of silver, and a horse for a hundred and fifty: they got…

2 Chronicles 1:17-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “A war-carriage might be got from Egypt for six hundred shekels of silver, and a horse for a hundred and fifty: they got them at the same rate for all the kings of the Hittites and the kings of Aram.”

2 Chronicles 1:17-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 1, verses 17–1964.

2 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.

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.

2 Chronicles explores themes including Temple, Worship, Faithful Kings, Reform, Return. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Chronicles 1:17-1964.

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2 Chronicles 1:17-1964 reads (BBE): “A war-carriage might be got from Egypt for six hundred shekels of silver, and a horse for a hundred and fifty: they got them at the same rate for all the kings of the Hittites and the kings of Aram.” 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.