Commentaries on 2 Chronicles 8:3

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.

And Solomon went to Hamathzobah,.... In an hostile manner, which is the only instance of any warlike expedition of Solomon's. This was Coelesyria, which though subdued in the times of David, perhaps rebelled, and now Solomon went forth to reduce it: and prevailed against it; took it.

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,...