Albert Barnes Commentary 2 Chronicles 8
Albert Barnes Commentary
2 Chronicles 8
Albert Barnes Commentary
2 Chronicles 8
"And it came to pass at the end of twenty years, wherein Solomon had built the house of Jehovah, and his own house," — 2 Chronicles 8:1 (ASV)
Compare the references to 1 Kings.
"that the cities which Huram had given to Solomon, Solomon built them, and caused the children of Israel to dwell there." — 2 Chronicles 8:2 (ASV)
The cities which Huram had restored to Solomon - These cities had not been mentioned previously by the writer of Chronicles, who, however, seems to assume his readers already know that Hiram had given them to Solomon. See 1 Kings 9:11–13.
"And Solomon went to Hamath-zobah, and prevailed against it." — 2 Chronicles 8:3 (ASV)
Hamath-zobah - Usually identified with the great Hamath (Amos 6:2), the capital of Coele-Syria; but it was probably a town of Zobah, otherwise unknown, which revolted from Solomon and was reduced to subjection.
"Also he built Beth-horon the upper, and Beth-horon the nether, fortified cities, with walls, gates, and bars;" — 2 Chronicles 8:5 (ASV)
Built - "Rebuilt," or "repaired" (as in 2 Chronicles 8:2). The two Beth-horons were both ancient cities (see the note on Joshua 10:10).
"And these were the chief officers of king Solomon, even two hundred and fifty, that bare rule over the people." — 2 Chronicles 8:10 (ASV)
Regarding the number, see the note on 1 Kings 5:16.
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