John Gill Commentary 2 Chronicles 8:17

"Then went Solomon to Ezion-geber, and to Eloth, on the seashore in the land of Edom." — 2 Chronicles 8:17 (ASV)

Ver. 17-18. Then went Solomon to Eziongeber

Being now at leisure to look after his navy, to carry on merchandise; and of this, and the following verse, and the reconciliation of them with (1 Kings 9:26–28), (See Gill on 1 Kings 9:26), (See Gill on 1 Kings 9:27), (See Gill on 1 Kings 9:28).