(25) And Solomon had four thousand stalls for horses and chariots, and twelve thousand horsemen.--See 1 Kings 4:26 (where the number of stalls is erroneously stated at 40,000).
The remainder of the verse coincides with 1 Kings 10:26.
Having already given an account of Solomon's chariots and horses, and his importation of the latter from Egypt, in 2 Chronicles 1:14-17, an account which is identical with 1 Kings 10:26-29, the chronicler naturally avoids mere repetition of that passage in 2 Chronicles 9:25-28.
Verse 25. - Four thousand stalls. Not forty thousand, as by error in 1 Kings 4:26. The parallel mentions one thousand four hundred as the number of the chariots (2 Chronicles 1:14). Both agree in twelve thousand as the number of horsemen. Chariot cities (1 Kings 9:19; 2 Chronicles 1:14). Some of the horse and chariot depots were kept near the king, but the rest in those specially chosen and prepared cities, which might be nearest or fittest against time of war-need.
9:13-31 The imports here mentioned, would show that prosperity drew the minds of Solomon and his subjects to the love of things curious and uncommon, though useless in themselves. True wisdom and happiness are always united together; but no such alliance exists between wealth and the enjoyment of the things of this life. Let us then acquaint ourselves with the Saviour, that we may find rest for our souls. Here is Solomon reigning in wealth and power, in ease and fulness, the like of which could never since be found; for the most known of the great princes of the earth were famed for their wars; whereas Solomon reigned forty years in profound peace. The promise was fulfilled, that God would give him riches and honour, such as no kings have had or shall have. The lustre wherein he appeared, was typical of the spiritual glory of the kingdom of the Messiah, and but a faint representation of His throne, which is above every throne. Here is Solomon dying, and leaving all his wealth and power to one who he knew would be a fool! Ec 2:18,19. This was not only vanity, but vexation of spirit. Neither power, wealth, nor wisdom, can ward off or prepare for the stroke of death. But thanks be to God who giveth the victory to the true believer, even over this dreaded enemy, through Jesus Christ our Lord.
The remainder of the verse coincides with 1 Kings 10:26.
Having already given an account of Solomon's chariots and horses, and his importation of the latter from Egypt, in 2 Chronicles 1:14-17, an account which is identical with 1 Kings 10:26-29, the chronicler naturally avoids mere repetition of that passage in 2 Chronicles 9:25-28.