the cities: 1 Kings 9:11-18
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2 Chronicles 8:2
2 Chronicles 8:2
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2 Chronicles 8 — Overview2 Chronicles 8 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleIn 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…2 Chronicles 8 — Overview2 Chronicles 8 · Treasury of Scripture Knowledge2 Chronicles 8:1, Solomon’s buildings; 2 Chronicles 8:7, The Canaanites which were left, Solomon makes tributaries, but the Israelites rulers; 2 Chronicles 8:11, Pharaoh’s daughter removes to her house; 2 Chronicles…2 Chronicles 8 — Overview2 Chronicles 8 · John Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleThis chapter contains much the same, with a little variation, as what is related in 1Ki 9:10.Ver. 1. And it came to pass at the end of twenty years,....See Gill on "1Ki 9:10"2 Chronicles 8:1-112 Chronicles 8:1-11 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleThis we had 1 Kings ix. 10-24, and therefore shall only observe here,
I. Though Solomon was a man of great learning and knowledge, yet he
spent his days, not in contemplation, but in action, not in his study,
but…2 Chronicles 8:1-182 Chronicles 8:1-18 · The Pulpit CommentaryEXPOSITION
This interesting historical chapter may very well be described as by Professor Dr. James G. Murphy, in his 'Bible-Class Handbook,' "The Acts of Solomon," or at any rate, some of the miscellaneous acts, for…2 Chronicles 8:1-182 Chronicles 8:1-18 · The Pulpit Commentary1. Celebrated early in the king's reign (1 Kings 3:1), and doubtless with becoming splendour. It is not good for princes any more than for peasants to be alone, and "he that findeth a wife" (provided she be a woman that…