And Solomon gathered together chariots and horsemen: and he had a thousand and four hundred chariots, and twelve thousand horsemen, whom he bestowed in the cities for chariots, and with the king at Jerusalem.
Solomon collected chariots and cavalry soldiers. He had 1,400 chariots and 12,000 horsemen, who were stationed in chariot cities and with the king in Jerusalem.
This verse shows how Solomon built up Israel's military strength by gathering a large force of chariots and cavalry soldiers stationed throughout his kingdom.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative, King Solomon's reign represented a golden era for Israel, marked by peace, wisdom, and extraordinary wealth following God's promises to his father David. He gathered chariots and horsemen as a means of military defense and to maintain control over his expanding kingdom, which was a standard practice in the ancient Near East where such forces symbolized power and stability. This buildup occurred during a time of international trade and alliances, as described in the surrounding chapters of 1 Kings.
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