The term "mounted" in the biblical context often refers to the act of riding on an animal, typically a horse or donkey, and is associated with various significant events and figures throughout Scripture. This concept is woven into the narrative of the Bible, symbolizing authority, mobility, and divine intervention.

Old Testament References

In the Old Testament, mounted animals are frequently mentioned in the context of warfare and royal processions. Horses, in particular, are associated with military strength and the power of kings. For instance, in 1 Kings 10:26, Solomon is described as having amassed chariots and horsemen: "Solomon accumulated chariots and horses; he had fourteen hundred chariots and twelve thousand horses, which he stationed in the chariot cities and also with him in Jerusalem" . This accumulation of mounted forces underscores the wealth and power of Solomon's reign.

The prophet Isaiah also speaks of mounted warriors in the context of divine judgment and deliverance. In Isaiah 31:1, the prophet warns against relying on Egypt's horses and chariots for security: "Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help, who rely on horses, who trust in the abundance of chariots and in the multitude of horsemen. They do not look to the Holy One of Israel; they do not seek the LORD" . Here, the mounted forces symbolize misplaced trust in human power rather than divine protection.

New Testament References

In the New Testament, the image of being mounted takes on a messianic significance. One of the most notable instances is Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem, where He fulfills the prophecy of Zechariah by riding on a donkey. Matthew 21:5 quotes the prophecy: "Say to the Daughter of Zion, 'See, your King comes to you, gentle and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey'" . This act of being mounted on a donkey symbolizes Jesus' humility and the peaceful nature of His kingdom, contrasting with the traditional image of a conquering king on a warhorse.

The Book of Revelation also features mounted figures, particularly in the apocalyptic visions of the Four Horsemen. Revelation 6:2 describes the first horseman: "So I looked and saw a white horse, and its rider held a bow. And he was given a crown, and he rode out to overcome and conquer" . The mounted horsemen in Revelation symbolize various forms of divine judgment and the unfolding of God's eschatological plan.

Symbolism and Themes

Throughout the Bible, the act of being mounted is rich with symbolism. It often represents authority, as seen in the royal processions and military contexts. It also signifies the fulfillment of prophecy and divine intervention, particularly in the messianic imagery of Jesus' entry into Jerusalem. The contrast between the humble donkey and the powerful warhorse highlights the differing natures of earthly and heavenly kingdoms.

In summary, the concept of being mounted in the Bible serves as a powerful metaphor for leadership, divine authority, and the unfolding of God's purposes in history. Whether in the context of ancient Israel's military might or the prophetic visions of the New Testament, the image of mounted figures continues to convey profound theological truths.1. (imp. & p. p.) of Mount.

2. (a.) Seated or serving on horseback or similarly; as, mounted police; mounted infantry.

3. (a.) Placed on a suitable support, or fixed in a setting; as, a mounted gun; a mounted map; a mounted gem.

2460. hippeus -- a horseman
... a horseman. Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: hippeus Phonetic Spelling:
(hip-yooce') Short Definition: a mounted soldier Definition: a horse ...
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1910. epibaino -- to go aboard, to go up to
... Word Origin from epi and the same as basis Definition to go aboard, to go up to
NASB Word Usage arrived (1), embarking (1), mounted (1), set foot (2), went ...
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4396. milluah -- setting (of jewels)
... Word Origin fem. of millu Definition setting (of jewels) NASB Word Usage
filigree (1), mount* (1), mounted (1). inclosing, setting. ...
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4390. male -- to be full, to fill
... 10), full (37), fullness (1), fully (8), gave in full (1), given fully (1), gratified
(1), live (1), massed (1), messengers (1), mount* (1), mounted (1), ordain ...
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7392. rakab -- to mount and ride, ride
... ride, ride NASB Word Usage carried (2), carried him in a chariot (1), chariot (1),
drove (1), harness (1), horseman* (2), lead (1), led (1), mounted (4), pace ...
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5927. alah -- to go up, ascend, climb
... 2), jump (1), lead (1), left (1), levied (3), lie (1), lift (1), lifted (10), lighted
(1), made (1), marching (1), mating (2), mount (9), mounted (2), offer (29 ...
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Wesley was "The Better Mounted"
... Chapter 4. Preaching Incidents; Wesley's Labor Colony; Dispute with Whitefield;
Curious Interruptions; The Mother of the Wesleys Wesley Was "the Better Mounted ...
/.../wesley/the journal of john wesley/wesley was the better mounted.htm

Fragment xxiii. "And He Mounted Upon his Donkey. ...
... Fragment XXIII. "And he mounted upon his donkey.? "And he mounted upon his
ass." [4834] The ass was the type of the body of Christ ...
/.../fragments from the lost writings of irenaeus/fragment xxiii and he mounted.htm

The Babe that I Carry Carries Me, Saith Mary, and He Has Lowered ...
... Hymn XII. The Babe that I carry carries me, saith Mary, and He has lowered His wings,
and taken and placed me between His pinions, and mounted into the air. ...
/.../ephraim/hymns and homilies of ephraim the syrian/hymn xii the babe that.htm

The Dark was Lifting as Vergilius Entered the Field of Mars. ...
... still. Hard by the Tiber he joined a small troop of horse, and vaulting
on the shaft of his lance, mounted a white charger. Manius ...
//christianbookshelf.org/bacheller/vergilius/chapter 11 the dark was.htm

Vanished Hopes
... Without, the Romans planted scaling ladders, mounted them and were pitched
backward into the moat regularly. Regularly, the ladders ...
/.../miller/the city of delight/chapter xxii vanished hopes.htm

The Tournament at Constantinople.
... The fifth day, Saint Patrick of Ireland, as chief Champion, entered the lists,
mounted on an Irish hobby, covered with a green veil. ...
/.../the seven champions of christendom/chapter twelve the tournament at.htm

Expatriation
... Mounted couriers riding at a dead gallop, passed over the road, toward Tanis. ...
Three mounted soldiers leading a score of horses passed. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/miller/the yoke/chapter xlii expatriation.htm

To the Rev. A. Brandram
... of the way lay over steep and savage hills, very dangerous for horses, and I had
reason to repent, before I got back to Cintra, that I had not mounted one of ...
/.../borrow/letters of george borrow/to the rev a brandram 3.htm

Psalm LXXVI.
... 7. "By Thy chiding, O God of Jacob, there have slept all men that have mounted
horses" (ver.6). Who are they that have mounted horses? ...
/.../augustine/exposition on the book of psalms/psalm lxxvi.htm

Stations of the China Inland Mission
... The best guide to the stations of the Mission is the new China Inland Mission Map
(size 44 x 38 in., mounted on linen, coloured, varnished, and hung on rollers ...
//christianbookshelf.org/taylor/a retrospect/stations of the china inland.htm

Mounted (32 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (imp. & pp) of Mount. 2. (a.) Seated or serving on
horseback or similarly; as, mounted police; mounted infantry. ...
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Wheels (30 Occurrences)
... Ezekiel 10:17 When they stood, these stood, and when they mounted up, these mounted
up with them; for the spirit of the living creature was in them. (See NAS). ...
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Chaldeans (82 Occurrences)
... Merodach-baladan fled, but returned and mounted the throne again on Sargon's death
in 705 BC Six months later Sennacherib, in his turn, attacked him, and he ...
/c/chaldeans.htm - 48k

Horseman (13 Occurrences)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary Hebrews ba'al parash, "master of a horse." The "horsemen"
mentioned Exodus 14:9 were "mounted men", ie, men who rode in chariots. ...
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Enclosures (10 Occurrences)
... Exodus 39:6 And they wrought the onyx stones mounted in enclosures of gold, engraved
with the engravings of a seal, according to the names of the sons of Israel ...
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Mount (311 Occurrences)
... 12. (v.) That upon which a person or thing is mounted. 13. ... 14. (n.) The cardboard
or cloth on which a drawing, photograph, or the like is mounted; a mounting. ...
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Chaldea (8 Occurrences)
... Merodach-baladan fled, but returned and mounted the throne again on Sargon's death
in 705 BC Six months later Sennacherib, in his turn, attacked him, and he ...
/c/chaldea.htm - 25k

Beings (42 Occurrences)
... (See NAS). Ezekiel 10:17 When they stood, these stood; and when they mounted up,
these mounted up with them: for the spirit of the living creature was in them. ...
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Cherubim (63 Occurrences)
... (See NIV). Ezekiel 10:15 The cherubim mounted up: this is the living creature that
I saw by the river Chebar. (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV). ...
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Creature (73 Occurrences)
... (See RSV). Ezekiel 10:15 The cherubim mounted up: this is the living creature that
I saw by the river Chebar. (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT RSV NIV). ...
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