Commentaries on 2 Chronicles 8:12

John Gill - Exposition

John Gill

INTRODUCTION TO 2 CHRONICLES 8 This chapter contains much the same, with a little variation, as what is related in 1 Kings 9:10.

Then Solomon offered burnt offerings to the Lord,.... Meaning not barely at the time he rebuilt the above cities, for it was his constant practice: on the altar of the Lord, which he had built before the porch; the brasen altar, which was at the entrance into the temple, within the court; of which see 2 Chronicles 4:1.

Matthew Henry - Complete Commentary

Matthew Henry

In this chapter we are told, I. What cities Solomon built, ver. 1-6. II. What workmen Solomon employed, ver. 7-10. III. What care he took about a proper settlement for his wife, ver. 11. IV. What a good method he put the temple-service into, ver. 12-16. V. What trading he had with foreign countries, ver. 17, 18. Solomon's Buildings. (b. c. 992.) 1 And it came to pass at the end of twenty years,...