chariot, charioteer

Definition

In ancient times, chariots were lightweight, two-wheeled carts that were pulled by horses.

• People would sit or stand in chariots, using them for war or travel.
• In war, an army that had chariots had a great advantage of speed and mobility over an army that did not have chariots.
• The ancient Egyptians and Romans were well-known for their use of horses and chariots.

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(See also: Egypt, Rome)

Bible References

• 1 Kings 9:22
• 2 Chronicles 18:28-30
• Acts 8:29
• Acts 8:38
• Daniel 11:40-41
• Exodus 14:25
• Genesis 41:43

Examples from the Bible stories

• __12:10 So they followed the Israelites onto the path through the sea, but God caused the Egyptians to panic and caused their chariots__ to get stuck.

Word Data

• Strong’s: H2021, H4817, H4818, H7393, H7395, H7398, G07160, G44800