# chariot #

## 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.

(See also: [How to Translate Unknowns](en/ta-vol1/translate/man/translate-unknown))

(See also: [Egypt](../other/egypt.md), [Rome](../other/rome.md)) 

## Bible References: ##

* [1 Kings 09:22](en/tn/1ki/help/09/22)
* [2 Chronicles 18:28-30](en/tn/2ch/help/18/28)
* [Acts 08:29-31](en/tn/act/help/08/29)
* [Acts 08:36-38](en/tn/act/help/08/36)
* [Daniel 11:40-41](en/tn/dan/help/11/40)
* [Exodus 14:23-25](en/tn/exo/help/14/23)
* [Genesis 41:42-43](en/tn/gen/help/41/42)

## Examples from the Bible stories: ##

  __*[12:10](en/tn/obs/help/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.