7 occurrences in 9 translations

'Acquired' in the Bible

Solomon acquired his horses from Egypt and from Que; the king's traders purchased them from Que.

Solomon acquired horses from Egypt and from all the lands.

Verse ConceptsHorses

Rehoboam loved Maacah daughter of Absalom more than all his wives and concubines. He acquired 18 wives and 60 concubines and was the father of 28 sons and 60 daughters.

Verse ConceptsConcubinesEighteenTwenty Some

He wisely placed some of his many sons throughout the regions of Judah and Benjamin in the various fortified cities. He supplied them with abundant provisions and acquired many wives for them.

Verse ConceptsPolygamyShrewdness

However, Abijah grew strong, acquired 14 wives, and fathered 22 sons and 16 daughters.

Verse ConceptsPolygamyFourteenTwenty Some

Jehoiada acquired two wives for him, and he was the father of sons and daughters.

He made cities for himself, and he acquired herds of sheep and cattle in abundance, for God gave him abundant possessions.

Verse ConceptsMaterialism, As An Aspect Of Sin

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Acquire (44 instances)
Acquired (71 instances)
Adopt (6 instances)
Assume (14 instances)
Develop (11 instances)
Produce (227 instances)

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