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class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/9.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/9.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Solomon&#8217s horses were imported from Egypt and from all other countries.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/9.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Solomon’s horses were imported from Egypt and many other countries.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_chronicles/9.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And horses were imported for Solomon from Egypt and from all lands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/9.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Solomon’s horses were imported from Egypt and from all the lands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/9.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And they brought unto Solomon horses out of Egypt, and out of all lands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_chronicles/9.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And they brought horses to Solomon from Egypt and from all lands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_chronicles/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And they were bringing horses for Solomon from Egypt and from all countries.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/9.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />And they were bringing horses for Solomon from Egypt and from all countries.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_chronicles/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And they were bringing horses for Solomon from Egypt and from all countries.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_chronicles/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And they were importing horses for Solomon from Egypt and from all countries.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_chronicles/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And they were importing horses for Solomon from Egypt and from all [the other] countries.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_chronicles/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />They were bringing horses for Solomon from Egypt and from all the countries.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_chronicles/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />They were bringing horses for Solomon from Egypt and from all the countries. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_chronicles/9.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And they brought horses for Solomon out of Egypt, and out of all lands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_chronicles/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Solomon's horses were brought in from other countries, including Musri. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_chronicles/9.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And they brought horses for Solomon out of Egypt, and out of all lands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_chronicles/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Horses were imported for Solomon from Egypt and from all other countries.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_chronicles/9.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Solomon imported horses from Musri and from every other country. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_chronicles/9.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />They also kept bringing horses to Solomon from Egypt and from all of the surrounding countries.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_chronicles/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Solomon?s horses were imported from Egypt and from all the lands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_chronicles/9.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Solomon acquired horses from Egypt and from all the lands. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_chronicles/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />They brought horses for Solomon out of Egypt, and out of all lands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_chronicles/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And they brought to Solomon horses from Egypt, and from all lands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_chronicles/9.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />They brought horses for Solomon out of Egypt and out of all lands. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_chronicles/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and they are bringing out horses from Egypt to Solomon, and from all the lands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_chronicles/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and they are bringing out horses from Egypt to Solomon, and from all the lands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_chronicles/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And bringing forth horses from Egypt to Solomon, and from all lands.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_chronicles/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And horses were brought to him out of Egypt, and out of all countries. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_chronicles/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And horses were brought to him from Egypt and from every region.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_chronicles/9.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Solomon’s horses were imported from Egypt and from all the lands. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_chronicles/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Horses were imported for Solomon from Egypt and from all lands.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_chronicles/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And they brought to Solomon horses from Egypt and from all lands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_chronicles/9.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And they were buying horses for Solomon from Egypt and from all the cities.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_chronicles/9.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And they brought horses for Solomon out of Egypt, and out of all lands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_chronicles/9.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Solomon imported horses from Egypt, and from every <i>other</i> country.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_chronicles/9-28.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zGrb4955Tvs?start=2317" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/9.htm">Solomon's Wealth and Splendor</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">27</span>The king made silver as common in Jerusalem as stones, and cedar as abundant as sycamore in the foothills. <span class="reftext">28</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/8010.htm" title="8010: liš·lō·mōh (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- David's son and successor to his throne. From shalowm; peaceful; Shelomah, David's successor.">Solomon’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/5483.htm" title="5483: sū·sîm (N-mp) -- A swallow, swift (type of bird). Or cuc; from an unused root meaning to skip; a horse; also a swallow.">horses</a> <a href="/hebrew/3318.htm" title="3318: ū·mō·w·ṣî·’îm (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-Prtcpl-mp) -- A primitive root; to go out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.">were imported</a> <a href="/hebrew/4714.htm" title="4714: mim·miṣ·ra·yim (Prep-m:: N-proper-fs) -- A son of Ham, also his desc. and their country in N.W. Africa. Dual of matsowr; Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt.">from Egypt</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: ū·mik·kāl- (Conj-w, Prep-m:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">and from all</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: hā·’ă·rā·ṣō·wṯ (Art:: N-fp) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">the lands.</a> </span><div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/10-28.htm">1 Kings 10:28-29</a></span><br />Solomon’s horses were imported from Egypt and Kue; the royal merchants purchased them from Kue. / A chariot could be imported from Egypt for six hundred shekels of silver, and a horse for a hundred and fifty. Likewise, they exported them to all the kings of the Hittites and to the kings of Aram.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/4-26.htm">1 Kings 4:26</a></span><br />Solomon had 4,000 stalls for his chariot horses and 12,000 horses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/9-28.htm">1 Kings 9:28</a></span><br />They sailed to Ophir and imported gold from there—420 talents—and delivered it to Solomon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/10-22.htm">1 Kings 10:22</a></span><br />For the king had the ships of Tarshish at sea with Hiram’s fleet, and once every three years the ships of Tarshish would arrive bearing gold, silver, ivory, apes, and peacocks.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/10-14.htm">1 Kings 10:14-15</a></span><br />The weight of gold that came to Solomon each year was 666 talents, / not including the revenue from the merchants, traders, and all the Arabian kings and governors of the land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/10-23.htm">1 Kings 10:23-25</a></span><br />So King Solomon surpassed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom. / The whole world sought an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom that God had put in his heart. / Year after year, each visitor would bring his tribute: articles of silver and gold, clothing, weapons, spices, horses, and mules.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/10-27.htm">1 Kings 10:27</a></span><br />The king made silver as common in Jerusalem as stones, and cedar as abundant as sycamore in the foothills.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/1-16.htm">2 Chronicles 1:16-17</a></span><br />Solomon’s horses were imported from Egypt and Kue; the royal merchants purchased them from Kue. / A chariot could be imported from Egypt for six hundred shekels of silver, and a horse for a hundred and fifty. Likewise, they exported them to all the kings of the Hittites and to the kings of Aram.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/1-14.htm">2 Chronicles 1:14</a></span><br />Solomon accumulated 1,400 chariots and 12,000 horses, which he stationed in the chariot cities and also with him in Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/1-15.htm">2 Chronicles 1:15</a></span><br />The king made silver and gold as common in Jerusalem as stones, and cedar as abundant as sycamore in the foothills.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/8-18.htm">2 Chronicles 8:18</a></span><br />So Hiram sent him ships captained by his servants, along with crews of experienced sailors. They went with Solomon’s servants to Ophir and acquired from there 450 talents of gold, which they delivered to King Solomon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/2-7.htm">Isaiah 2:7</a></span><br />Their land is full of silver and gold, with no limit to their treasures; their land is full of horses, with no limit to their chariots.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/27-12.htm">Ezekiel 27:12-15</a></span><br />Tarshish was your merchant because of your great wealth of goods; they exchanged silver, iron, tin, and lead for your wares. / Javan, Tubal, and Meshech were your merchants. They exchanged slaves and bronze utensils for your merchandise. / The men of Beth-togarmah exchanged horses, war horses, and mules for your wares. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/27-22.htm">Ezekiel 27:22-24</a></span><br />The merchants of Sheba and Raamah traded with you; for your wares they exchanged gold, the finest of all spices, and precious stones. / Haran, Canneh, and Eden traded with you, and so did the merchants of Sheba, Asshur, and Chilmad. / In your marketplace they traded with you fine garments of blue, embroidered work, and multicolored rugs with cords tightly twisted and knotted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/6-29.htm">Matthew 6:29</a></span><br />Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his glory was adorned like one of these.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And they brought to Solomon horses out of Egypt, and out of all lands.</p><p class="hdg">brought `Moses,' says Bp.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/17-16.htm">2 Chronicles 17:16</a></b></br> And next him <i>was</i> Amasiah the son of Zichri, who willingly offered himself unto the LORD; and with him two hundred thousand mighty men of valour.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/4-26.htm">1 Kings 4:26</a></b></br> And Solomon had forty thousand stalls of horses for his chariots, and twelve thousand horsemen.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/4-26.htm">1 Kings 4:26</a></b></br> And Solomon had forty thousand stalls of horses for his chariots, and twelve thousand horsemen.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/29-30.htm">Countries</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-26.htm">Egypt</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-25.htm">Horses</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/1-17.htm">Imported</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/2-17.htm">Lands</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-25.htm">Solomon</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-20.htm">Solomon's</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_chronicles/11-23.htm">Countries</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/10-2.htm">Egypt</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/23-5.htm">Horses</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-16.htm">Imported</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/11-23.htm">Lands</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-29.htm">Solomon</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-29.htm">Solomon's</a><div class="vheading2">2 Chronicles 9</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-1.htm">The queen of sheba admires the wisdom of Solomon</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-13.htm">Solomon's revenue in gold</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-15.htm">His targets and shields</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-17.htm">The throne of ivory</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-20.htm">His vessels</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-23.htm">His presents</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-25.htm">His chariots and horse</a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-26.htm">His tributes</a></span><br><span class="reftext">29. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-29.htm">His reign and death</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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Egypt was renowned for its horses, which were highly valued in the ancient Near East for their strength and speed. This trade reflects Solomon's wealth and the prosperity of his kingdom. However, it also raises questions about his adherence to Deuteronomic law, which cautioned against acquiring many horses, especially from Egypt (<a href="/deuteronomy/17-16.htm">Deuteronomy 17:16</a>). This could be seen as a foreshadowing of Israel's eventual reliance on military might rather than on God.<p><b>and from all the lands.</b><br>The phrase "from all the lands" indicates the vast reach of Solomon's trade and influence. It suggests that Solomon's kingdom was a hub of international commerce, drawing resources from various regions. This aligns with the biblical portrayal of Solomon's wisdom and wealth, as seen in his ability to form alliances and trade agreements. It also reflects the fulfillment of God's promise to make Israel a nation of influence (<a href="/genesis/12-2.htm">Genesis 12:2-3</a>). The gathering of resources from "all the lands" can be seen as a type of the gathering of nations to Christ, who is the true King of Kings, drawing all people to Himself (<a href="/john/12-32.htm">John 12:32</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a></b><br>The king of Israel during this time, known for his wisdom, wealth, and extensive trade networks.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/e/egypt.htm">Egypt</a></b><br>A neighboring nation to Israel, known for its powerful horses and chariots, which were highly valued in ancient warfare.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The nation under Solomon's rule, experiencing a period of prosperity and international influence.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/trade.htm">Trade</a></b><br>The act of importing horses signifies the extensive trade networks Solomon established, enhancing Israel's wealth and military capabilities.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/a/all_the_countries.htm">All the countries</a></b><br>Indicates the broad scope of Solomon's trade relationships beyond just Egypt, showcasing his international influence.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/w/wisdom_in_leadership.htm">Wisdom in Leadership</a></b><br>Solomon's ability to establish trade networks demonstrates the importance of wisdom and strategic planning in leadership. Leaders today can learn from his example to seek wisdom in their decisions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/caution_against_over-reliance.htm">Caution Against Over-Reliance</a></b><br>While trade and alliances can be beneficial, Solomon's actions remind us of the danger of over-reliance on worldly resources, especially when they contradict God's commands. Believers are encouraged to trust in God above all else.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/prosperity_and_responsibility.htm">Prosperity and Responsibility</a></b><br>With great wealth and resources comes the responsibility to use them in ways that honor God. Solomon's reign prompts reflection on how we steward the resources God has given us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_priorities.htm">Spiritual Priorities</a></b><br>The importation of horses from Egypt serves as a reminder to prioritize spiritual obedience over material gain. Believers are called to evaluate their priorities and ensure they align with God's will.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_chronicles_9.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 9</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_isn't_solomon's_wealth_found_archaeologically.htm">How can we reconcile the extravagant wealth of Solomon described in 2 Chronicles 9 (especially verses 13-28) with the lack of corresponding archaeological evidence?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/solomon's_horse_stalls_count.htm">How many stalls of horses did Solomon have? (1 Kings 4:26 vs. 2 Chronicles 9:25)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_god_forbid_david_from_building.htm">In 1 Chronicles 28:3, why would a God of peace forbid David from building the temple simply because he had shed blood, yet historically use wars and conquests to establish Israel?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/solomon's_horse_stalls__40k_or_4k.htm">How many stalls for horses did Solomon have? Forty thousand (I Kings 4:26) Four thousand (2 chronicles 9:25)</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_chronicles/9.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(28) <span class= "bld">And they brought.</span>--<span class= "ital">Used to bring.</span> The verse summarises <a href="/context/1_kings/10-28.htm" title="And Solomon had horses brought out of Egypt, and linen yarn: the king's merchants received the linen yarn at a price.">1Kings 10:28-29</a> (=<a href="/context/2_chronicles/1-16.htm" title="And Solomon had horses brought out of Egypt, and linen yarn: the king's merchants received the linen yarn at a price.">2Chronicles 1:16-17</a>), and adds that Solomon imported horses "out of all the lands," as well as from Egypt.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_chronicles/9.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 28.</span> - The parallel mentions horses from Egypt only, but adds that "linen yarn" was brought. The <span class="cmt_word">all lands</span> alluded to with us, would manifestly include Armenia (<a href="/ezekiel/27-14.htm">Ezekiel 27:14</a>) and Arabia. The parallel also, in its ver. 29, states the prices of a chariot from Egypt as "six hundred shekels [<span class="accented">qu.</span> bekas] of silver" (<span class="accented">i.e.</span> about either £90 or £45); and of a horse for the cavalry, perhaps, not for the chariot, as "one hundred and fifty <span class="accented">shekels</span> [<span class="accented">qu.</span> bekas] of silver" (<span class="accented">i.e.</span> £22 10s. or £11 5s., estimating the shekel as worth three shillings with us). Other estimates (see <a href="/2_chronicles/1-17.htm">2 Chronicles 1:17</a>) would make the prices £70 and £17 (see our Exposition, <a href="/2_chronicles/1-15.htm">2 Chronicles 1:15-17</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_chronicles/9-28.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Solomon's</span><br /><span class="heb">לִשְׁלֹמֹ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(liš·lō·mōh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8010.htm">Strong's 8010: </a> </span><span class="str2">Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne</span><br /><br /><span class="word">horses</span><br /><span class="heb">סוּסִ֧ים</span> <span class="translit">(sū·sîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5483.htm">Strong's 5483: </a> </span><span class="str2">A swallow, swift (type of bird)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">were imported</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמוֹצִיאִ֨ים</span> <span class="translit">(ū·mō·w·ṣî·’îm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3318.htm">Strong's 3318: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, bring, out, direct and proxim</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from Egypt</span><br /><span class="heb">מִמִּצְרַ֛יִם</span> <span class="translit">(mim·miṣ·ra·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4714.htm">Strong's 4714: </a> </span><span class="str2">Egypt -- a son of Ham, also his descendants and their country in Northwest Africa</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and from all</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמִכָּל־</span> <span class="translit">(ū·mik·kāl-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the lands.</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאֲרָצֽוֹת׃</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’ă·rā·ṣō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> </span><span class="str2">Earth, land</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/9-28.htm">2 Chronicles 9:28 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/9-28.htm">2 Chronicles 9:28 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_chronicles/9-28.htm">2 Chronicles 9:28 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/9-28.htm">2 Chronicles 9:28 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/9-28.htm">2 Chronicles 9:28 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_chronicles/9-28.htm">2 Chronicles 9:28 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_chronicles/9-28.htm">2 Chronicles 9:28 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_chronicles/9-28.htm">2 Chronicles 9:28 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_chronicles/9-28.htm">2 Chronicles 9:28 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_chronicles/9-28.htm">2 Chronicles 9:28 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_chronicles/9-28.htm">OT History: 2 Chronicles 9:28 They brought horses for Solomon out (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-27.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Chronicles 9:27"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 9:27" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-29.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Chronicles 9:29"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 9:29" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>