2 Samuel 15:1

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

After this, Absalom got a chariot and horses for himself. He had 50 men run in front of him while he drove the chariot.

Cross References

1 Kings 1:5

Adonijah was the son of King David and his wife Haggith. He was born after Absalom. Adonijah was a very handsome man. King David never corrected his son Adonijah, and he never made him explain his actions. Adonijah became very proud and decided that he would be the next king. He wanted very much to be the king, so he got himself a chariot, horses, and 50 men to run ahead of him.

Psalm 20:7

Some give the credit for victory to their chariots and soldiers, but we honor the Lord our God.

2 Samuel 12:11

“This is what the Lord says: ‘I am bringing trouble against you. This trouble will come from your own family. I will take your wives from you and give them to someone who is very close to you. He will have sexual relations with your wives, and everyone will know it!

1 Samuel 8:11

Samuel said, “If you have a king ruling over you, this is what he will do: He will take away your sons and force them to serve him. He will force them to be soldiers—they must fight from his chariots and become horse soldiers in his army. Your sons will become guards running in front of the king’s chariot.

Proverbs 17:19

A troublemaker loves to start arguments. Anyone who likes to brag is asking for trouble.

Proverbs 16:18

Pride is the first step toward destruction. Proud thoughts will lead you to defeat.

Proverbs 11:2

Proud and boastful people will be shamed, but wisdom stays with those who are modest and humble.

1 Kings 1:33

Then the king said to them, “Take my officers with you. Put my son Solomon on my mule and take him to Gihon Spring.

Deuteronomy 17:16

The king must not get more and more horses for himself. And he must not send people to Egypt to get more horses, because the Lord has told you, ‘You must never go back that way.’