28 They also brought to the proper place their quotas of barley and straw for the chariot horses and the other horses.

Other Translations of 1 Kings 4:28

King James Version

28 Barley also and straw for the horses and dromedaries dromedaries: or, mules, or, swift beasts brought they unto the place where the officers were, every man according to his charge.

English Standard Version

28 Barley also and straw for the horses and swift steeds they brought to the place where it was required, each according to his duty.

The Message

28 They also brought to the designated place their assigned quota of barley and straw for the horses.

New King James Version

28 They also brought barley and straw to the proper place, for the horses and steeds, each man according to his charge.

New Living Translation

28 They also brought the necessary barley and straw for the royal horses in the stables.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Kings 4:28

Commentary on 1 Kings 4:20-28

(Read 1 Kings 4:20-28)

Never did the crown of Israel shine so bright, as when Solomon wore it. He had peace on all sides. Herein, his kingdom was a type of the Messiah's; for to Him it is promised that he shall have the heathen for his inheritance, and that princes shall worship him. The spiritual peace, and joy, and holy security, of all the faithful subjects of the Lord Jesus, were typified by that of Israel. The kingdom of God is not, as Solomon's was, meat and drink, but, what is infinitely better, righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost. The vast number of his attendants, and the great resort to him, are shown by the provision daily made. Herein Christ far outdoes Solomon, that he feeds all his subjects, not with the bread that perishes, but with that which endures to eternal life.