Parallel Verses
Lexham Expanded Bible
The barley and the straw for the horses and for packhorses they brought to the place where they were, each according to his share.
New American Standard Bible
They also brought barley and straw for the horses and
King James Version
Barley also and straw for the horses and dromedaries brought they unto the place where the officers were, every man according to his charge.
Holman Bible
Each man brought the barley and the straw for the chariot teams and the other horses
International Standard Version
They also provided barley and straw for the horses and camels to their respective locations, each consistent with their responsibilities.
A Conservative Version
Barley also and straw for the horses and swift steeds they brought to the place where [the officers] were, every man according to his charge.
American Standard Version
Barley also and straw for the horses and swift steeds brought they unto the place where the officers were, every man according to his charge.
Amplified
They also brought the barley and straw for the horses and swift steeds (warhorses, chargers) to the place where it was needed, each man according to his assignment.
Bible in Basic English
And they took grain and dry grass for the horses and the carriage-horses, to the right place, every man as he was ordered.
Darby Translation
And the barley, and the straw for the horses and coursers, they brought to the place where the superintendents were, every man according to his charge.
Julia Smith Translation
And the barley and the straw for horses, and for coursers, they will bring to the place where a man will be there according to his judgment
King James 2000
Barley also and straw for the horses and swift steeds brought they unto the place where the officers were, every man according to his charge.
Modern King James verseion
They also brought barley and straw for the horses and mules, to the place where the officers were, every man according to his charge.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And as for barley and straw for the horses and beasts they brought unto the places where the officers were, every man in his office.
NET Bible
Each one also brought to the assigned location his quota of barley and straw for the various horses.
New Heart English Bible
Barley also and straw for the horses and swift steeds brought they to the place where the officers were, every man according to his duty.
The Emphasized Bible
Barley also and crushed straw, for the horses and for the swift beasts, brought they in unto the place where it should be, every man according to his charge.
Webster
Barley also and straw for the horses and dromedaries they brought to the place where the officers were, every man according to his charge.
World English Bible
Barley also and straw for the horses and swift steeds brought they to the place where [the officers] were, every man according to his duty.
Youngs Literal Translation
And the barley and the straw, for horses and for dromedaries, they bring in unto the place where they are, each according to his ordinance.
Themes
Agriculture » Products of » Barley
Animals » Names of » Dromedaries, used as beasts if burden
Commissary » For royal households
Dromedaries » Dromedaries, used as beasts of burden
Kings » Exercised great hospitality
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » Solomon
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References
Word Count of 20 Translations in 1 Kings 4:28
Verse Info
Context Readings
Solomon's Provisions
27 These governors sustained King Solomon and all who came near to the table of King Solomon, each [in] his month; they did not omit anything. 28 The barley and the straw for the horses and for packhorses they brought to the place where they were, each according to his share. 29 God gave wisdom to Solomon and very great discernment, as well as {breadth of understanding}, as the sand which is on the edge of the seashore.
Cross References
Esther 8:10
And he wrote in the name of King Ahasuerus, and he sealed [the letters] with the king's signet ring and sent them by couriers on horses, riding on royal horses {bred by} racing mares.
Esther 8:14
The mounted couriers on the royal horses went out without delay, urged by the king's word. The law was given in the citadel of Susa.
Micah 1:13
Harness the chariot to the team of horses, O inhabitants of Lachish; it [is] the beginning of sin for the daughter of Zion, for the transgressions of Israel were found in you.