Stallions, as male horses, are not explicitly mentioned in the Bible by this specific term. However, horses in general are frequently referenced throughout the Scriptures, often symbolizing strength, power, and military might. In biblical times, horses were primarily associated with warfare and royal processions, and their presence often indicated wealth and prestige.

Biblical References and Symbolism

1. Military Power and Warfare: Horses were integral to the chariots and cavalry of ancient armies. In Exodus 14:9, the Egyptians pursued the Israelites with "all Pharaoh’s horses and chariots." This association with military might is further emphasized in 1 Kings 10:26, where Solomon amassed chariots and horsemen, demonstrating his kingdom's strength and prosperity.

2. Royalty and Wealth: The acquisition of horses was often a sign of a king's wealth and power. Solomon's extensive collection of horses and chariots is noted in 1 Kings 10:28-29, where he imported horses from Egypt and Kue, indicating the vastness of his resources and the reach of his trade networks.

3. Divine Judgment and Deliverance: Horses are also depicted in prophetic and apocalyptic literature. In Revelation 6:2-8, the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse ride different colored horses, each symbolizing various forms of divine judgment upon the earth. Similarly, in Zechariah 6:1-8, horses of different colors pull chariots, representing the four spirits of heaven going out from standing before the Lord of all the earth.

4. Trust in God Over Horses: The Bible often contrasts reliance on horses with trust in God. Psalm 20:7 states, "Some trust in chariots and others in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God." This verse underscores the biblical theme that true security and victory come from God, not from human military power.

5. Prohibition Against Multiplying Horses: In Deuteronomy 17:16, God commands Israel's kings not to multiply horses for themselves, a directive aimed at preventing reliance on military strength over divine guidance. This command reflects the broader biblical principle of dependence on God rather than on human resources.

Cultural and Historical Context

In the ancient Near East, horses were highly valued for their speed and strength, making them essential for chariots and cavalry units. The breeding and training of stallions would have been a significant aspect of maintaining a powerful military force. The Israelites, however, were primarily a pastoral and agrarian society, and their use of horses was more limited compared to neighboring nations like Egypt and Assyria.

Theological Implications

The biblical portrayal of horses, including stallions, serves as a reminder of the limitations of human power and the importance of relying on God. While horses symbolize strength and might, the Scriptures consistently point to the sovereignty of God as the ultimate source of security and victory. This theme encourages believers to place their trust in God's providence and guidance rather than in earthly power and resources.47. abbir -- mighty, valiant
... 46, 47. abbir. 48 . mighty, valiant. Transliteration: abbir Phonetic Spelling:
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Oracles on the Scythians. (With Some Others: iv. 5-vi. 29. )
... I gave them their fill and they whored, And trooped to the house of the harlot.
Rampant(225) stallions they be, 8 Neighing each for the wife of his friend. ...
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The Seventh Book
... not after a few women merely, but after all their household maids"that is, after
their own herds"and, like those; beasts called the stallions of the herd ...
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The Poet.
... the vulture, stork, crane and swift; the lion, wolf and spotted leopard coming up
from the desert or the jungles of Jordan; the hinnying stallions and the ...
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The Eighteenth Theban Dynasty
... Besides the usual species, powerful stallions were imported from Northern Syria,
which were known by the Semitic name of Abiri, the strong. ...
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The Eighteenth Theban Dynasty --(Continued)
... They comprised slaves destined for the workshop or the harem,* Hittite bulls and
stallions, horses from Singar, oxen from Alasia, rare and curious animals such ...
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The Hebrews and the Philistines --Damascus
History Of Egypt, Chaldaea, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, V 6. <. ...
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Tiglath-Pileser iii. And the Organisation of the Assyrian Empire ...
History Of Egypt, Chaldaea, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, V 7. <. ...
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The First Chaldaean Empire and the Hyksos in Egypt
History Of Egypt, Chaldaea, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, V 4. <. ...
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The Rise of the Assyrian Empire
History Of Egypt, Chaldaea, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, V 6. <. ...
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Stallions (4 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Stallions (4 Occurrences). Jeremiah 5:8 They were as fed
horses roaming at large; every one neighed after his neighbor's wife. ...
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Neighing (3 Occurrences)
... Neighing (3 Occurrences). Jeremiah 5:8 They are become as well-fed horses, lusty
stallions; every one neigheth after his neighbour's wife. (See NAS RSV NIV). ...
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Stalls (5 Occurrences)

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Stall-fed (1 Occurrence)
Stall-fed. Stalled, Stall-fed. Stallions . Noah Webster's Dictionary (imp.
& pp) of Stall-feed. ... Stalled, Stall-fed. Stallions . Reference Bible.
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