Deu 17:16, 1Ki 4:26, 10:16, 26-29, 2Ch 9:25 | TSK | STEP | multiply horses.Multiplying horses for chariots of war and cavalry, or for luxury, would increase the splendour of a monarch, and form a ground of confidence distinct from a proper confidence in God, and inconsistent with it, and with considering him as the glory of Israel. Egypt abounded in horses; and the desire of multiplying these would induce the prince to encourage a trade with that kingdom; and this might make way for the Israelites being again subjugated by the Egyptians, or at least corrupted by their idolatries and vices. Whereas, it was the command of God that they should no more return thither, but be totally detached from them. Besides, they might be tempted to extend their dominion by means of cavalry, and so get scattered among the surrounding idolatrous nations, and thus cease to be that distinct, separate people, which God intended they should be. cause. Ye shall henceforth.

Deuteronomy 17:16

multiply horses.Multiplying horses for chariots of war and cavalry, or for luxury, would increase the splendour of a monarch, and form a ground of confidence distinct from a proper confidence in God, and inconsistent with it, and with considering him as the glory of Israel. Egypt abounded in horses; and the desire of multiplying these would induce the prince to encourage a trade with that kingdom; and this might make way for the Israelites being again subjugated by the Egyptians, or at least corrupted by their idolatries and vices. Whereas, it was the command of God that they should no more return thither, but be totally detached from them. Besides, they might be tempted to extend their dominion by means of cavalry, and so get scattered among the surrounding idolatrous nations, and thus cease to be that distinct, separate people, which God intended they should be.

1Sa 8:11; 2Sa 8:4; 1Ki 1:5; 4:26; 10:26-28; 2Ch 9:25; Ps 20:7

Isa 36:8,9; Ho 14:3

cause.

Isa 31:1-3; Jer 42:14; Eze 17:15

Ye shall henceforth.

28:68; Ex 13:17; 14:13; Nu 14:3,4; Jer 42:15,16; Ho 11:5

1 Kings 4:26

forty thousand.

10:25,26; De 17:16; 2Sa 8:4; 2Ch 1:14; 9:25; Ps 20:7

1 Kings 10:16

two hundred.Mr. Reynolds computes that these 200 targets were worth 28,131£ 16s. 9d.; and that the 300 shields were worth 210,976£ 7s. 7d.

14:26-28; 2Ch 9:15,16; 12:9,10

1 Kings 10:26-29

Solomon.

4:26; De 17:16; 2Ch 1:14; 9:25; Isa 2:7

in the cities.

2Ch 9:25

the king.

2Ch 1:15-17; 9:27; Job 22:24,25

made. Heb. gave.

Solomon, etc. Heb. the going forth of the horses which wasSolomon's. horse brought.

De 17:16; 2Ch 1:16,17; 9:28; Isa 31:1-3; 36:9

and linen yarn.

Ge 41:42; Pr 7:16; Isa 19:9; Eze 27:7

for six hundred.This was the ordinary price of a chariot, as 150 shekels was that of a horse. It seems that neither horses nor chariots came out of Egypt but by means of Solomon's servants.

the kings.

Jos 1:4; 2Ki 7:6

their means. Heb. their hand.

Ho 12:10; Mal 1:1

2 Chronicles 9:25

1:14; De 17:16; 1Ki 4:26; 10:26