Topical Bible: Egypt: Celebrated For: Fine Horses

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Egypt, a prominent nation in biblical history, is frequently noted for its wealth, power, and influence in the ancient world. Among its many attributes, Egypt was celebrated for its fine horses, which played a significant role in its military and economic strength.

The Bible references Egypt's horses in several contexts, highlighting their importance and the esteem in which they were held. In the book of Exodus, the might of Pharaoh's army, including his chariots and horsemen, is vividly depicted during the pursuit of the Israelites. Exodus 14:9 states, "The Egyptians—all Pharaoh’s horses and chariots, horsemen, and troops—pursued the Israelites and overtook them as they camped by the sea near Pi Hahiroth, opposite Baal Zephon."

The prophet Isaiah also alludes to the reliance on Egyptian horses, warning against placing trust in them rather than in God. Isaiah 31:1 cautions, "Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help, who rely on horses, who trust in the abundance of chariots and in the great strength of horsemen. But they do not look to the Holy One of Israel; they do not seek the LORD."

In the time of King Solomon, Egypt's horses were highly sought after, contributing to the wealth and splendor of his reign. Solomon's extensive trade network included the importation of horses from Egypt, as recorded in 1 Kings 10:28-29 : "Solomon’s horses were imported from Egypt and Kue; the royal merchants purchased them from Kue. A chariot could be imported from Egypt for six hundred shekels of silver, and a horse for a hundred and fifty. Likewise, they exported them to all the kings of the Hittites and to the kings of Aram."

The significance of Egyptian horses is further underscored in the book of Ezekiel, where the prophet describes the downfall of Egypt and its once-mighty forces. Ezekiel 17:15 mentions the reliance on Egypt's military prowess: "But he rebelled against him by sending his envoys to Egypt to obtain horses and a large army. Will he succeed? Will one who does such things escape? Can he break a covenant and yet escape?"

Throughout the biblical narrative, Egypt's horses symbolize both the nation's strength and the temptation to rely on worldly power rather than divine providence. The biblical authors consistently remind the faithful that true security and victory come from trusting in God, not in the might of horses or chariots.

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1 Kings 10:28,29
And Solomon had horses brought out of Egypt, and linen yarn: the king's merchants received the linen yarn at a price.
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The Reaction against Egypt
... Their pottery was made by hand, and was not painted or varnished, but they often
gave to it a fine lustre by ... His entry into Egypt was celebrated by solemn ...
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The First Chaldaean Empire and the Hyksos in Egypt
... Among the most celebrated names in ancient history, that ... Babylon in magnificence
and power: Egypt could boast ... tablets are brought to light"in fine, all those ...
/.../chapter ithe first chaldaean empire.htm

Exodus
... Israel's God upon the obstinate king of Egypt and his ... The deliverance was celebrated
in a splendid song of ... social relations, and it exhibits a fine regard for ...
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Of the Three Woe Trumpets.
... For, says he, the caliph of Egypt, of the Saracenic race ... For thus, in that most
celebrated prophecy of Gog, which was a ... But what in fine you will say, are demons ...
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The Eighteenth Theban Dynasty
... of his first campaign, and celebrated the anniversary of ... el-Bahari, published by
the Egypt Exploration Fund ... amiable countenance, and with the fine pathetic eyes ...
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Isaiah
... The book is full of poetry as fine as this. ... was not fulfilled"that the people of
Egypt and Ethiopia ... but it is probably not that which is celebrated here, as ...
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The Medes and the Second Chaldaean Empire
... less fertile than that of Chaldaea or of Egypt, was by no ... jewellers from time immemorial;
Mount Bikni was specially celebrated for the fine specimens of ...
/.../chapter iiithe medes and the.htm

The Seven Trumpets.
... of fire, and his feet like unto fine brass, as ... from the death of Melancthon, the
celebrated Joseph Mede ... which is spiritually called Sodom and Egypt, where also ...
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The Hebrews and the Philistines --Damascus
... of Jahveh* Moses had led them from Egypt to Kadesh ... They were a fine race of warlike,
well-armed Beda-wins. ... of the people of Shechem, who celebrated under his ...
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The Mystery
... of Egypt. ... points out from what ancestry or origin those who are celebrated by it ... the
voice of a multitude," John expresses, "His feet were like fine brass, as ...
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