Deuteronomy 17:16

New American Bible - revised edition

But he shall not have a great number of horses; nor shall he make his people go back again to Egypt to acquire many horses, for the Lord said to you, Do not go back that way again.

Cross References

2 Samuel 8:4

David captured from him one thousand seven hundred horsemen and twenty thousand foot soldiers. David hamstrung all the chariot horses, but left one hundred for his chariots.

1 Kings 1:5

Adonijah, son of Haggith, boasted, “I shall be king!” and he provided himself with chariots, horses, and a retinue of fifty to go before him.

1 Kings 5:6

Solomon had forty thousand stalls for horses for chariots and twelve thousand horsemen.

2 Chronicles 1:16

Solomon’s horses were imported from Egypt and Cilicia, where the king’s agents purchased them at the prevailing price.

2 Chronicles 9:25

Solomon had four thousand stalls for horses, chariots, and twelve thousand horses; these he allocated among the chariot cities and to the king’s service in Jerusalem.

Psalm 20:7

Now I know the Lord gives victory to his anointed. He will answer him from the holy heavens with a strong arm that brings victory.

Exodus 13:17

Now, when Pharaoh let the people go, God did not lead them by way of the Philistines’ land, though this was the nearest; for God said: If the people see that they have to fight, they might change their minds and return to Egypt.

Exodus 13:18

Instead, God rerouted them toward the Red Sea by way of the wilderness road, and the Israelites went up out of the land of Egypt arrayed for battle.

Exodus 14:13

But Moses answered the people, “Do not fear! Stand your ground and see the victory the Lord will win for you today. For these Egyptians whom you see today you will never see again.

Isaiah 2:7

Their land is full of silver and gold, there is no end to their treasures; Their land is full of horses, there is no end to their chariots.

Jeremiah 42:19

The Lord has spoken to you, remnant of Judah. Do not go to Egypt! Mark well that I am warning you this day.

Ezekiel 17:15

But this one rebelled against him by sending envoys to Egypt To obtain horses and a mighty army. Can he thrive? Can he escape if he does this? Can he break a covenant and go free?

Hosea 11:5

He shall return to the land of Egypt, Assyria shall be his king, because they have refused to repent.

Hosea 14:3

Take with you words, and return to the Lord; Say to him, “Forgive all iniquity, and take what is good. Let us offer the fruit of our lips.

Micah 5:10

I will destroy the cities of your land and tear down all your fortresses.

Deuteronomy 28:68

The Lord will send you back in ships to Egypt, by a route which I told you that you would never see again; and there you will offer yourselves for sale to your enemies as male and female slaves, but there will be no buyer.

1 Samuel 8:11

He told them: “The governance of the king who will rule you will be as follows: He will take your sons and assign them to his chariots and horses, and they will run before his chariot.