What does the Bible say about cavalry?
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The Bible presents cavalry and warhorses as powerful human resources, yet warns God’s people not to place their confidence in military strength rather than in the Lord. Pharaoh’s horsemen pursued Israel into the sea, but God overthrew them and delivered His people (Exodus 14:23). Israel’s kings accumulated horses and chariots, as seen in Solomon’s reign (1 Kings 4:26; 2 Chronicles 9:25), while armies from surrounding nations relied on vast cavalry forces (1 Samuel 13:5; 2 Chronicles 12:3). Isaiah especially rebukes those who seek Egypt’s horses for security, calling them to trust the Holy One of Israel instead (Isaiah 30:16; 31:1). Earthly might is real, but salvation belongs to the Lord.
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- On horses Exodus 14:23; 1 Samuel 13:5; 2 Samuel 8:4; 1 Kings 4:26; 2 Chronicles 8:6; 2 Chronicles 9:25; 2 Chronicles 12:3; Isaiah 30:16; Isaiah 31:1; Jeremiah 4:29; Zechariah 10:5; Revelation 9:16-18
- On camels 1 Samuel 30:17
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