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A Rare Warlike Act
Commentators like John Gill highlight that this is the only recorded military expedition of Solomon's reign. While primarily known as a king of peace and wisdom, this verse shows Solomon also took necessary action to maintain his kingdom's integrity, demonstrating that even peaceful leadership can require decisive force to quell rebellion.
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2 Chronicles
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Chronicles 8:3
18th Century
Theologian
Hamath-zobah - Usually identified with the great Hamath (Amos 6:2), the capital of Coele-Syria; but it was probably a t…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Chronicles 8:3
19th Century
Bishop
And Solomon went. — Marched (2 Samuel 12:29).
Hamath-zobah. —That is, Hamath borderin…
John Gill
On 2 Chronicles 8:3
17th Century
Pastor
And Solomon went to Hamathzobah
In an hostile manner, which is the only instance of any warlike expedition of Solomo…
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Chronicles 8:1–18
17th Century
Minister
It sometimes requires more wisdom and resolution to govern a family in the fear of God than to govern a kingdom with reputation. The difficulty is …