Deuteronomy 17:16

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

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.’

Cross References

Ezekiel 17:15

But this new king tried to rebel against Nebuchadnezzar anyway! He sent messengers to Egypt to ask for help. The new king asked for many horses and soldiers. Now, do you think the new king of Judah will succeed? Do you think the new king will have enough power to break the agreement and escape punishment?”

Deuteronomy 28:68

The Lord will send you back to Egypt in ships. I said you would never have to go to that place again, but he will send you there. In Egypt you will try to sell yourselves as slaves to your enemies, but no one will buy you.”

Hosea 11:5

“The Israelites will not go back to Egypt. The king of Assyria will become their king, because they refused to turn back to God.

Psalm 20:7

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

1 Kings 4:26

Solomon had places to keep 4000 horses for his chariots and he had 12,000 horse soldiers.

Exodus 13:17

Pharaoh made the people leave Egypt. God did not let the people take the road leading to the land of the Philistines. That road by the Mediterranean Sea is the shortest way, but God said, “If the people go that way they will have to fight. Then they might change their minds and go back to Egypt.”

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.

Exodus 14:13

But Moses answered, “Don’t be afraid! Don’t run away! Stand where you are and watch the Lord save you today. You will never see these Egyptians again.

Hosea 14:3

Assyria will not save us. We will not ride on war horses. We will never again say, ‘Our God’ to something we made with our hands. This is because you are the one who shows mercy to orphans.”

2 Samuel 8:4

David took 1000 chariots, 7000 horse soldiers, and 20,000 foot soldiers from Hadadezer. He crippled all but 100 of the chariot horses.

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.

2 Chronicles 9:25

Solomon had 4000 stalls to keep horses and chariots. He had 12,000 horse soldiers. Solomon built special cities for these chariots. So the chariots were kept in these cities. King Solomon also kept some of the chariots with him in Jerusalem.

Exodus 13:18

So God led them another way through the desert by the Red Sea. The Israelites were dressed for war when they left Egypt.

2 Chronicles 1:16

Solomon imported horses from Egypt and Kue. His merchants bought the horses in Kue for a set price.

Isaiah 2:7

Jacob’s land has been filled with silver and gold from other places. There are many treasures there. His land has been filled with horses and many chariots.

Jeremiah 42:19

“Survivors of Judah, the Lord told you: ‘Don’t go to Egypt.’ I warn you right now,

Micah 5:10

The Lord says, “At that time I will take away your horses, and I will destroy your chariots.

1 Kings 5:6

And so I ask you to help me. Send your men to Lebanon to cut down cedar trees for me. My servants will work with yours. I will pay you any price that you decide as your servants’ wages, but I need your help. Our carpenters are not as good as the carpenters of Sidon.”