2 Chronicles 9:28 net — Solomon acquired horses from Egypt and from all the lands.

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"Solomon acquired horses from Egypt and from all the lands."

— 2 Chronicles 9:28, NET Bible

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2 Chronicles 9 — Context

25

Solomon had 4,000 stalls for his chariot horses and 12,000 horses. He kept them in assigned cities and also with him in Jerusalem.

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He ruled all the kingdoms from the Euphrates River to the land of the Philistines as far as the border of Egypt.

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The king made silver as plentiful in Jerusalem as stones; cedar was as plentiful as sycamore fig trees are in the foothills.

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Solomon acquired horses from Egypt and from all the lands.

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Solomon’s Reign Ends The rest of the events of Solomon’s reign, from start to finish, are recorded in the Annals of Nathan the Prophet, the Prophecy of Ahijah the Shilonite, and the Vision of Iddo the Seer pertaining to Jeroboam son of Nebat.

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Solomon ruled over all Israel from Jerusalem for forty years.

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Then Solomon passed away and was buried in the city of his father David. His son Rehoboam replaced him as king.

2 Chronicles 9:28 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 9:28 say?
2 Chronicles 9:28 in the NET Bible reads: “Solomon acquired horses from Egypt and from all the lands.”
Where is 2 Chronicles 9:28 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 9:28 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 9, verse 28.
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 9:28.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 9:28 in?
2 Chronicles 9:28 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 2 Chronicles 9:28?
2 Chronicles 9:28 reads (NET): “Solomon acquired horses from Egypt and from all the lands.” 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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