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[Easton] Always referred to in the Bible in connection with warlike operations, except Isa. 28:28. The war-horse is described Job 39:19-25. For a long period after their settlement in Canaan the Israelites made no use of horses, according to the prohibition, Deut. 17:16. David was the first to form a force of cavalry (2 Sam. 8:4). But Solomon, from his connection with Egypt, greatly multiplied their number (1 Kings 4:26; 10:26, 29). After this, horses were freely used in Israel (1 Kings 22:4; 2 Kings 3:7; 9:21, 33; 11:16). The furniture of the horse consisted simply of a bridle (Isa. 30:28) and a curb (Ps. 32:9). [Smith] The most striking feature in the biblical notices of the horse is the exclusive application of it to warlike operations; in no instance is that useful animal employed for the purposes of ordinary locomotion or agriculture, if we except (Isaiah 28:28) The animated description of the horse in (Job 39:19-25) applies solely to the war-horse. The Hebrews in the patriarchal age, as a pastoral race, did not stand in need of the services Of the horse, and for a long period after their settlement in Canaan they dispensed with it, partly in consequence of the hilly nature of the country, which only admitted of the use of chariots in certain localities, (Judges 1:19) and partly in consequence to the prohibition in (17:16) which would be held to apply at all periods. David first established a force of cavalry and chariots, (2 Samuel 8:4) but the great supply of horses was subsequently effected by Solomon through his connection with Egypt. (1 Kings 4:26) Solomon also established a very active trade in horses, which were brought by dealers out of Egypt and resold, at a profit, to the Hittites. With regard to the trappings and management of the horse we have little information. The bridle was placed over the horse’s nose, (Isaiah 30:28) and a bit or curb is also mentioned. (2 Kings 19:28; Psalms 32:9; Proverbs 26:3; Isaiah 37:29) In the Authorized Version it is incorrectly given “bridle,” with the exception of (Psalms 32:1) ... Saddles were not used until a late period. The horses were not shod, and therefore hoofs are hard “as flint,” (Isaiah 5:28) were regarded as a great merit. The chariot-horses were covered with embroidered trappings (Ezekiel 27:20) Horses and chariots were used also in idolatrous processions, as noticed in regard to the sun. (2 Kings 23:11) [Nave] –Description of .Great strength Job 39:19-25 .Swifter than eagles Jer 4:13 .Snorting and neighing of Isa 5:28 ; Jer 8:16 .A vain thing for safety Ps 33:17 ; Pr 21:31 –Used by the Egyptians in war Ex 14:9 ; 15:19 –Used by the Israelites 1Ki 22:4 –Used for cavalry 2Ki 18:23 ; Jer 47:3 ; 51:21 –Egypt famous for Isa 31:1 –Forbidden to the kings of Israel De 17:16 –Hamstrung by .Joshua Jos 11:6 , 9 .David 2Sa 8:4 –Israel reproved for keeping Isa 2:7 ; 31:1 ; Eze 17:15 ; Ho 14:3 –Exported .From Egypt 1Ki 10:28 , 29 ; 2Ch 9:25 , 28 .From Babylon Ezr 2:66 ; Ne 7:68 –Bits for Jas 3:3 –Bells for Zec 14:20 –Harness for Jer 46:4 –Color of Zec 1:8 –Commerce in Re 18:13 –See EXPORTED, above –Dedicated to religious uses 2Ki 23:11 –SYMBOLICAL Zec 1:8 ; Re 6:2-8 ; 9:17 ; 19:11-21