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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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Albert Barnes
On 2 Chronicles 8:5
18th Century
Theologian
Built - "Rebuilt," or "repaired" (as in 2 Chronicles 8:2). The two Beth-horons were both ancient cities (see the note on Joshua …
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Chronicles 8:5
19th Century
Bishop
Also. — And. 1 Kings 9:17, And Solomon built Gezer, and Beth-horon the nether.
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John Gill
On 2 Chronicles 8:5
17th Century
Pastor
Also he built Bethhoron the upper, and Bethhoron the nether ,
&c.] Only mention is made of the latter in ([Reference…
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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 …