# 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](https://git.door43.org/Door43/en-ta-translate-vol1/src/master/content/translate_unknown.md))

(See also: [egypt](../other/egypt.md) **·** [rome](../other/rome.md)) 

## Bible References: ##

* [1 Kings 09:22](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/1ki/09/22)
* [2 Chronicles 18:28-30](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/2ch/18/28)
* [Acts 08:29-31](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/act/08/29)
* [Acts 08:36-38](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/act/08/36)
* [Daniel 11:40-41](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/dan/11/40)
* [Exodus 14:23-25](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/exo/14/23)
* [Genesis 41:42-43](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/gen/41/42)

## Examples from the Bible stories: ##

  __*[12-10](https://door43.org/en/obs/notes/frames/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.