²⁶ Solomon had 4,000 spaces where he kept his chariot horses. He had a total of 12,000 horses.

²⁷ The local governors provided supplies for King Solomon. They provided them for all who ate at the king’s table. Each governor provided supplies for one month every year. The governors made sure the king had everything he needed. ²⁸ They also brought barley and straw for the chariot horses and the other horses. Each of the governors brought the amounts required of them. They brought them to the proper places.