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Also he built Beth-horon the upper, and Beth-horon the nether, fortified cities, with walls, gates, and bars;
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Rebuilding, Not Just Building
Commentators like Albert Barnes and Charles Ellicott clarify that when the text says Solomon "built" Beth-horon, it likely means he "rebuilt" or heavily "fortified" these ancient cities. This demonstrates wise leadership, which involves not just creating new things from scratch but also strengthening and securing existing assets for the protection of the kingdom.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Built - "Rebuilt," or "repaired" (as in 2 Chronicles 8:2). The two Beth-horons were both ancient cities (see the note on Joshua …
19th Century
Anglican
Also. — And. 1 Kings 9:17, And Solomon built Gezer, and Beth-horon the nether.
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Also he built Bethhoron the upper, and Bethhoron the nether , &c.] Only mention is made of the latter in ([Reference…
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