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He built everything he desired in Jerusalem and Lebanon and throughout his entire realm. <a href="/esv/2_chronicles/8.htm">English Standard Version</a> and Baalath, and all the store cities that Solomon had and all the cities for his chariots and the cities for his horsemen, and whatever Solomon desired to build in Jerusalem, in Lebanon, and in all the land of his dominion. <a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> as well as Baalath, all the store cities that belonged to Solomon, and all the cities for his chariots and horses—whatever he desired to build in Jerusalem, Lebanon, and throughout the land of his dominion. <a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/8.htm">King James Bible</a> And Baalath, and all the store cities that Solomon had, and all the chariot cities, and the cities of the horsemen, and all that Solomon desired to build in Jerusalem, and in Lebanon, and throughout all the land of his dominion. <a href="/nkjv/2_chronicles/8.htm">New King James Version</a> also Baalath and all the storage cities that Solomon had, and all the chariot cities and the cities of the cavalry, and all that Solomon desired to build in Jerusalem, in Lebanon, and in all the land of his dominion. <a href="/nasb_/2_chronicles/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> and Baalath and all the storage cities that Solomon had, and all the cities for his chariots and cities for his horsemen, and everything that it pleased Solomon to build in Jerusalem, Lebanon, and all the land under his rule. <a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/8.htm">NASB 1995</a> and Baalath and all the storage cities that Solomon had, and all the cities for his chariots and cities for his horsemen, and all that it pleased Solomon to build in Jerusalem, in Lebanon, and in all the land under his rule. <a href="/nasb77/2_chronicles/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a> and Baalath and all the storage cities that Solomon had, and all the cities for his chariots and cities for his horsemen, and all that it pleased Solomon to build in Jerusalem, in Lebanon, and in all the land under his rule. <a href="/lsb/2_chronicles/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> and Baalath and all the storage cities which Solomon had, and all the cities for his chariots, and the cities for his horsemen, and all that Solomon desired to build in Jerusalem, in Lebanon, and in all the land under his rule. <a href="/amp/2_chronicles/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a> and Baalath and all the storage cities that Solomon had, and all the cities for his chariots and the cities for his horsemen, and all that Solomon desired to build in Jerusalem, in Lebanon, and in all the land under his rule. <a href="/csb/2_chronicles/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Baalath, all the storage cities that belonged to Solomon, all the chariot cities, the cavalry cities, and everything Solomon desired to build in Jerusalem, Lebanon, or anywhere else in the land of his dominion. <a href="/hcsb/2_chronicles/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Baalath, all the storage cities that belonged to Solomon, all the chariot cities, the cavalry cities, and everything Solomon desired to build in Jerusalem, Lebanon, or anywhere else in the land of his dominion. <a href="/asv/2_chronicles/8.htm">American Standard Version</a> and Baalath, and all the store-cities that Solomon had, and all the cities for his chariots, and the cities for his horsemen, and all that Solomon desired to build for his pleasure in Jerusalem, and in Lebanon, and in all the land of his dominion. <a href="/cev/2_chronicles/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> He did the same thing to the town of Baalath and to the cities where he kept supplies, chariots, and horses. Solomon ordered his workers to build whatever he wanted in Jerusalem, Lebanon, and anywhere else in his kingdom. <a href="/erv/2_chronicles/8.htm">English Revised Version</a> and Baalath, and all the store cities that Solomon had, and all the cities for his chariots, and the cities for his horsemen, and all that Solomon desired to build for his pleasure in Jerusalem, and in Lebanon, and in all the land of his dominion. <a href="/gwt/2_chronicles/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> [He also rebuilt] Baalath and all the storage cities that he owned. He built all the cities for his chariots, all the cities for his war horses, and whatever [else] he wanted to build in Jerusalem, Lebanon, or the entire territory that he governed. <a href="/gnt/2_chronicles/8.htm">Good News Translation</a> the city of Baalath, all the cities where he stored supplies, and the cities where his horses and chariots were stationed. He carried out all his plans for building in Jerusalem, in Lebanon, and throughout the territory that he ruled over. <a href="/isv/2_chronicles/8.htm">International Standard Version</a> and he rebuilt Baalath and its supply centers that belonged to Solomon, along with all the cities that he utilized to garrison his chariots and cavalry forces. Solomon was pleased also to build in Jerusalem, in Lebanon, and in every territory that he controlled. <a href="/msb/2_chronicles/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> as well as Baalath, all the store cities that belonged to Solomon, and all the cities for his chariots and horses?whatever he desired to build in Jerusalem, Lebanon, and throughout the land of his dominion. <a href="/net/2_chronicles/8.htm">NET Bible</a> and built up Baalath, all the storage cities that belonged to him, and all the cities where chariots and horses were kept. He built whatever he wanted in Jerusalem, Lebanon, and throughout his entire kingdom. <a href="/nheb/2_chronicles/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> and Baalath, and all the storage cities that Solomon had, and all the cities for his chariots, and the cities for his horsemen, and all that Solomon desired to build for his pleasure in Jerusalem, and in Lebanon, and in all the land of his dominion. <a href="/wbt/2_chronicles/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And Baalath, and all the store cities that Solomon had, and all the chariot cities, and the cities of the horsemen, and all that Solomon desired to build in Jerusalem, and in Lebanon, and throughout all the land of his dominion. <a href="/web/2_chronicles/8.htm">World English Bible</a> and Baalath, and all the storage cities that Solomon had, and all the cities for his chariots, the cities for his horsemen, and all that Solomon desired to build for his pleasure in Jerusalem, in Lebanon, and in all the land of his dominion. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_chronicles/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and Ba‘alath, and all the cities of store that Solomon had, and all the cities of the chariot, and the cities of the horsemen, and all the desire of Solomon that he desired to build in Jerusalem, and in Lebanon, and in all the land of his dominion. <a href="/ylt/2_chronicles/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and Baalath, and all the cities of store that Solomon had, and all the cities of the chariot, and the cities of the horsemen, and all the desire of Solomon that he desired to build in Jerusalem, and in Lebanon, and in all the land of his dominion. <a href="/slt/2_chronicles/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Baalath and all the cities of the stores which were to Solomon, and all the cities of the chariots, and the cities of the horsemen, and all the desire of Solomon which he delighted to build in Jerusalem and Lebanon, and in all the land of his dominion.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_chronicles/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Balaath also and all the strong cities that were Solomon's, and all the cities of the chariots, and the cities of the horsemen. All that Solomon had a mind, and designed, he built in Jerusalem and in Libanus, and in all the land of his dominion. <a href="/cpdv/2_chronicles/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> as well as Baalath, and all the very strong cities which were of Solomon, and all the cities of the chariots, and the cities of the horsemen. Everything whatsoever that Solomon willed and decided, he built in Jerusalem, and in Lebanon, and throughout the entire land of his authority. <a href="/nabre/2_chronicles/8.htm">New American Bible</a> also Baalath, all the supply cities belonging to Solomon, and all the cities for the chariots, the cities for horses, and whatever else Solomon desired to build in Jerusalem, in Lebanon, and in the entire land under his dominion. <a href="/nrsvce/2_chronicles/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> and Baalath, as well as all Solomon’s storage towns, and all the towns for his chariots, the towns for his cavalry, and whatever Solomon desired to build, in Jerusalem, in Lebanon, and in all the land of his dominion.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_chronicles/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And built all the store-cities that Solomon had and all the chariot cities and the cities for the horsemen and all that Solomon desired to build in Jerusalem and in Lebanon and throughout all the land of his dominion. <a href="/hpbt/2_chronicles/8.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And all these cities of granaries that were Solomon’s, and the cities of chariots and the cities of horsemen, and all the lust of Solomon who was lusting to build in Jerusalem, and in Lebanon, and in all the land of his authority<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_chronicles/8.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> and Baalath, and all the store-cities that Solomon had, and all the cities for his chariots, and the cities for his horsemen, and all that Solomon desired to build for his pleasure in Jerusalem, and in Lebanon, and in all the land of his dominion. <a href="/sep/2_chronicles/8.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> and Balaath, and all the strong cities which Solomon had, and all his chariot cities, and cities of horsemen, and all things that Solomon desired according to his desire of building, in Jerusalem, and in Libanus, and in all his kingdom. <a href="/parallel/2_chronicles/8-6.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zGrb4955Tvs?start=1844" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/8.htm">Solomon's Additional Accomplishments</a> …5He rebuilt Upper and Lower Beth-horon as fortified cities with walls, gates, and bars, 6<a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self.">as well as</a> <a href="/hebrew/1191.htm" title="1191: ba·‘ă·lāṯ (N-proper-fs) -- A city in Dan. A modification of ba'alah; mistressship; Baalath, a place in Palestine.">Baalath,</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’êṯ (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/4543.htm" title="4543: ham·mis·kə·nō·wṯ (Art:: N-fp) -- Supply, storage. By transp. From kanac; a magazine.">the store</a> <a href="/hebrew/5892.htm" title="5892: ‘ā·rê (N-fpc) -- Excitement. Or par; or ayar; from uwr a city in the widest sense.">cities</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">that</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: hā·yū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">belonged to</a> <a href="/hebrew/8010.htm" title="8010: liš·lō·mōh (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- David's son and successor to his throne. From shalowm; peaceful; Shelomah, David's successor.">Solomon,</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’êṯ (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self.">and</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/5892.htm" title="5892: ‘ā·rê (N-fpc) -- Excitement. Or par; or ayar; from uwr a city in the widest sense.">the cities</a> <a href="/hebrew/7393.htm" title="7393: hā·re·ḵeḇ (Art:: N-ms) -- From rakab; a vehicle; by implication, a team; by extension, cavalry; by analogy a rider, i.e. The upper millstone.">for his chariots</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’êṯ (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self.">and</a> <a href="/hebrew/6571.htm" title="6571: hap·pā·rā·šîm (Art:: N-mp) -- A steed, a driver, cavalry. From parash; a steed (compare cuwc); also a driver, i.e. cavalry.">horses—</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’êṯ (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5892.htm" title="5892: ‘ā·rê (N-fpc) -- Excitement. Or par; or ayar; from uwr a city in the widest sense."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">whatever</a> <a href="/hebrew/2837.htm" title="2837: ḥê·šeq (N-msc) -- Desire. From chashaq; delight."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8010.htm" title="8010: šə·lō·mōh (N-proper-ms) -- David's son and successor to his throne. From shalowm; peaceful; Shelomah, David's successor.">he</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2836.htm" title="2836: ḥā·šaq (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to cling, i.e. Join, to love, delight in; elliptically to deliver.">desired</a> <a href="/hebrew/1129.htm" title="1129: liḇ·nō·wṯ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To build. A primitive root; to build.">to build</a> <a href="/hebrew/3389.htm" title="3389: bî·rū·šā·lim (Prep-b:: N-proper-fs) -- Probably foundation of peace, capital city of all Isr. ">in Jerusalem,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3844.htm" title="3844: ū·ḇal·lə·ḇā·nō·wn (Conj-w, Prep-b, Art:: N-proper-fs) -- A wooded mountain range on the N. border of Isr. From lbab; white mountain; Lebanon, a mountain range in Palestine.">Lebanon,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: ū·ḇə·ḵōl (Conj-w, Prep-b:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">and throughout</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: ’e·reṣ (N-fsc) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">the land</a> <a href="/hebrew/4475.htm" title="4475: mem·šal·tōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Rule, dominion, realm. Feminine of mimshal; rule; also a realm or a ruler.">of his dominion.</a> 7As for all the people who remained of the Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites (the people who were not Israelites)—…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/1_kings/9-17.htm">1 Kings 9:17-19</a> So Solomon rebuilt Gezer, Lower Beth-horon, / Baalath, and Tamar in the Wilderness of Judah, / as well as all the store cities that Solomon had for his chariots and horses—whatever he desired to build in Jerusalem, Lebanon, and throughout the land of his dominion. <a href="/1_kings/4-26.htm">1 Kings 4:26</a> Solomon had 4,000 stalls for his chariot horses and 12,000 horses. <a href="/1_kings/10-26.htm">1 Kings 10:26</a> Solomon accumulated 1,400 chariots and 12,000 horses, which he stationed in the chariot cities and also with him in Jerusalem. <a href="/1_kings/9-10.htm">1 Kings 9:10-14</a> Now at the end of the twenty years during which Solomon built these two houses, the house of the LORD and the royal palace, / King Solomon gave twenty towns in the land of Galilee to Hiram king of Tyre, who had supplied him with cedar and cypress logs and gold for his every desire. / So Hiram went out from Tyre to inspect the towns that Solomon had given him, but he was not pleased with them. ... <a href="/1_kings/9-15.htm">1 Kings 9:15-16</a> This is the account of the forced labor that King Solomon imposed to build the house of the LORD, his own palace, the supporting terraces, and the wall of Jerusalem, as well as Hazor, Megiddo, and Gezer. / Pharaoh king of Egypt had attacked and captured Gezer. He had set it on fire, killed the Canaanites who lived in the city, and given it as a dowry to his daughter, Solomon’s wife. <a href="/1_kings/9-20.htm">1 Kings 9:20-23</a> As for all the people who remained of the Amorites, Hittites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites (the people who were not Israelites)— / their descendants who remained in the land, those whom the Israelites were unable to devote to destruction—Solomon conscripted these people to be forced laborers, as they are to this day. / But Solomon did not consign any of the Israelites to slavery, because they were his men of war, his servants, his officers, his captains, and the commanders of his chariots and cavalry. ... <a href="/1_kings/9-24.htm">1 Kings 9:24</a> As soon as Pharaoh’s daughter had come up from the City of David to the palace that Solomon had built for her, he built the supporting terraces. <a href="/1_kings/9-25.htm">1 Kings 9:25</a> Three times a year Solomon offered burnt offerings and peace offerings on the altar he had built for the LORD, burning incense with them before the LORD. So he completed the temple. <a href="/1_kings/9-26.htm">1 Kings 9:26-28</a> King Solomon also assembled a fleet of ships at Ezion-geber, which is near Eloth in Edom, on the shore of the Red Sea. / And Hiram sent his servants, sailors who knew the sea, to serve in the fleet with Solomon’s servants. / They sailed to Ophir and imported gold from there—420 talents—and delivered it to Solomon. <a href="/1_kings/10-22.htm">1 Kings 10:22</a> For the king had the ships of Tarshish at sea with Hiram’s fleet, and once every three years the ships of Tarshish would arrive bearing gold, silver, ivory, apes, and peacocks. <a href="/1_kings/10-23.htm">1 Kings 10:23-25</a> So King Solomon surpassed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom. / The whole world sought an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom that God had put in his heart. / Year after year, each visitor would bring his tribute: articles of silver and gold, clothing, weapons, spices, horses, and mules. <a href="/1_kings/10-26.htm">1 Kings 10:26-29</a> Solomon accumulated 1,400 chariots and 12,000 horses, which he stationed in the chariot cities and also with him in Jerusalem. / The king made silver as common in Jerusalem as stones, and cedar as abundant as sycamore in the foothills. / Solomon’s horses were imported from Egypt and Kue; the royal merchants purchased them from Kue. ... <a href="/1_kings/11-1.htm">1 Kings 11:1-3</a> King Solomon, however, loved many foreign women along with the daughter of Pharaoh—women of Moab, Ammon, Edom, and Sidon, as well as Hittite women. / These women were from the nations about which the LORD had told the Israelites, “You must not intermarry with them, for surely they will turn your hearts after their gods.” Yet Solomon clung to these women in love. / He had seven hundred wives of royal birth and three hundred concubines—and his wives turned his heart away. <a href="/1_kings/11-4.htm">1 Kings 11:4-8</a> For when Solomon grew old, his wives turned his heart after other gods, and he was not wholeheartedly devoted to the LORD his God, as his father David had been. / Solomon followed Ashtoreth the goddess of the Sidonians and Milcom the abomination of the Ammonites. / So Solomon did evil in the sight of the LORD; unlike his father David, he did not follow the LORD completely. ... <a href="/1_kings/11-9.htm">1 Kings 11:9-13</a> Now the LORD grew angry with Solomon, because his heart had turned away from the LORD, the God of Israel, who had appeared to him twice. / Although He had warned Solomon explicitly not to follow other gods, Solomon did not keep the LORD’s command. / Then the LORD said to Solomon, “Because you have done this and have not kept My covenant and My statutes, which I have commanded you, I will tear the kingdom away from you and give it to your servant. ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And Baalath, and all the store cities that Solomon had, and all the chariot cities, and the cities of the horsemen, and all that Solomon desired to build in Jerusalem, and in Lebanon, and throughout all the land of his dominion.Baalath<a href="/joshua/19-44.htm">Joshua 19:44</a> And Eltekeh, and Gibbethon, and Baalath,<a href="/1_kings/9-18.htm">1 Kings 9:18</a> And Baalath, and Tadmor in the wilderness, in the land,the store cities<a href="/2_chronicles/8-4.htm">2 Chronicles 8:4</a> And he built Tadmor in the wilderness, and all the store cities, which he built in Hamath.<a href="/2_chronicles/17-12.htm">2 Chronicles 17:12</a> And Jehoshaphat waxed great exceedingly; and he built in Judah castles, and cities of store.<a href="/1_kings/9-19.htm">1 Kings 9:19</a> And all the cities of store that Solomon had, and cities for his chariots, and cities for his horsemen, and that which Solomon desired to build in Jerusalem, and in Lebanon, and in all the land of his dominion.chariot cities<a href="/2_chronicles/1-14.htm">2 Chronicles 1:14</a> And Solomon gathered chariots and horsemen: and he had a thousand and four hundred chariots, and twelve thousand horsemen, which he placed in the chariot cities, and with the king at Jerusalem.<a href="/1_kings/10-26.htm">1 Kings 10:26</a> And Solomon gathered together chariots and horsemen: and he had a thousand and four hundred chariots, and twelve thousand horsemen, whom he bestowed in the cities for chariots, and with the king at Jerusalem.<a href="/1_kings/9-19.htm">1 Kings 9:19</a> And all the cities of store that Solomon had, and cities for his chariots, and cities for his horsemen, and that which Solomon desired to build in Jerusalem, and in Lebanon, and in all the land of his dominion.<a href="/ecclesiastes/2-4.htm">Ecclesiastes 2:4,10</a> I made me great works; I builded me houses; I planted me vineyards: … and in Lebanon<a href="/1_kings/7-2.htm">1 Kings 7:2</a> He built also the house of the forest of Lebanon; the length thereof was an hundred cubits, and the breadth thereof fifty cubits, and the height thereof thirty cubits, upon four rows of cedar pillars, with cedar beams upon the pillars.<a href="/songs/4-8.htm">Song of Solomon 4:8</a> Come with me from Lebanon, my spouse, with me from Lebanon: look from the top of Amana, from the top of Shenir and Hermon, from the lions' dens, from the mountains of the leopards.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_kings/9-18.htm">Baalath</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-18.htm">Ba'alath</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-9.htm">Build</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/1-17.htm">Chariot</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/1-17.htm">Chariots</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/8-5.htm">Cities</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-13.htm">Desired</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-11.htm">Dominion</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/1-17.htm">Horse</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/1-14.htm">Horsemen</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/1-17.htm">Horses</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-6.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/7-9.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/2-16.htm">Lebanon</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/21-8.htm">Pleased</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-17.htm">Pleasure</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/7-18.htm">Rule</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-27.htm">Ruled</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/8-3.htm">Solomon</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/8-4.htm">Storage</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/8-4.htm">Store</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/8-4.htm">Store-Towns</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-66.htm">Territory</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-1.htm">Throughout</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/8-5.htm">Towns</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/1-14.htm">War-Carriages</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/7-17.htm">Whatever</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/joshua/19-8.htm">Baalath</a> <a href="/joshua/19-44.htm">Ba'alath</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/14-7.htm">Build</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-25.htm">Chariot</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/8-9.htm">Chariots</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-25.htm">Cities</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-12.htm">Desired</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-8.htm">Dominion</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/23-15.htm">Horse</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/8-9.htm">Horsemen</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-24.htm">Horses</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-1.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-25.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-16.htm">Lebanon</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/10-7.htm">Pleased</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/36-21.htm">Pleasure</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/8-10.htm">Rule</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/8-10.htm">Ruled</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/8-8.htm">Solomon</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/16-4.htm">Storage</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/11-11.htm">Store</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/16-4.htm">Store-Towns</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-10.htm">Territory</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/11-13.htm">Throughout</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/10-17.htm">Towns</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/8-9.htm">War-Carriages</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-12.htm">Whatever</a><div class="vheading2">2 Chronicles 8</div>1. <a href="/2_chronicles/8-1.htm">Solomon's buildings</a> 7. <a href="/2_chronicles/8-7.htm">The remaining Canaanites, Solomon makes tributaries, but the Israelites rulers</a> 11. <a href="/2_chronicles/8-11.htm">Pharaoh's daughter removes to her house</a> 12. <a href="/2_chronicles/8-12.htm">Solomon's yearly solemn sacrifices</a> 14. <a href="/2_chronicles/8-14.htm">He appoints the priests and Levites to their places</a> 17. <a href="/2_chronicles/8-17.htm">The navy fetches gold from Ophir</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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Its name, meaning "mistress" or "lady," suggests a place of significance, possibly linked to the worship of Baal, a common Canaanite deity. The inclusion of Baalath in Solomon's projects indicates the strategic and economic importance of the city, as it was likely fortified to protect trade routes and enhance regional control.all the store cities that belonged to Solomon Store cities were essential for maintaining the wealth and resources of Solomon's kingdom. These cities functioned as storage and distribution centers for grain, oil, and other goods, ensuring the kingdom's economic stability and readiness for any potential sieges or famines. The mention of these cities highlights Solomon's administrative acumen and the prosperity of his reign, as well as the fulfillment of God's promise to make Israel a great nation.and all the cities for his chariots and horses Solomon's accumulation of chariots and horses was a demonstration of military strength and a means of securing his kingdom's borders. These cities served as bases for his chariotry, which was a significant component of ancient Near Eastern warfare. This practice, however, was in tension with <a href="/deuteronomy/17-16.htm">Deuteronomy 17:16</a>, which warned against multiplying horses, suggesting a reliance on military might rather than on God.whatever he desired to build in Jerusalem, Lebanon, and throughout the land of his dominion This phrase underscores Solomon's extensive building projects, reflecting his wealth, power, and the peace that allowed for such endeavors. Jerusalem, as the political and spiritual center, saw significant development, including the construction of the Temple. Lebanon, known for its cedar forests, provided materials for these projects. The phrase also indicates Solomon's control over a vast territory, fulfilling the Abrahamic promise of land and foreshadowing the ultimate dominion of Christ, who builds His kingdom not with physical structures but with living stones, the believers.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a> The son of King David and Bathsheba, Solomon was the third king of Israel, known for his wisdom, wealth, and building projects, including the Temple in Jerusalem. 2. <a href="/topical/b/baalath.htm">Baalath</a> A city mentioned in the context of Solomon's building projects. Its exact location is uncertain, but it was part of Solomon's extensive kingdom. 3. <a href="/topical/s/store_cities.htm">Store Cities</a> These were cities designated for storing supplies, likely for military and economic purposes, reflecting Solomon's administrative and organizational skills. 4. <a href="/topical/c/chariot_cities.htm">Chariot Cities</a> Cities specifically built to house chariots and horses, indicating Solomon's military strength and preparedness. 5. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem,_lebanon,_and_the_land_of_his_dominion.htm">Jerusalem, Lebanon, and the Land of His Dominion</a> These locations highlight the extent of Solomon's building projects and the reach of his influence and control.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_stewardship.htm">The Importance of Stewardship</a> Solomon's building projects demonstrate the importance of managing resources wisely. As Christians, we are called to be good stewards of what God has entrusted to us, whether it be time, talents, or treasures. <a href="/topical/t/the_balance_of_power_and_humility.htm">The Balance of Power and Humility</a> While Solomon's reign was marked by great power and wealth, it is crucial to remember that true success and security come from God. We must balance our achievements with humility and reliance on the Lord. <a href="/topical/t/the_temporary_nature_of_earthly_achievements.htm">The Temporary Nature of Earthly Achievements</a> Solomon's extensive building projects remind us that earthly accomplishments are temporary. Our ultimate focus should be on eternal values and building God's kingdom. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_preparation_and_planning.htm">The Role of Preparation and Planning</a> Solomon's organization of store and chariot cities highlights the importance of preparation and planning in our lives. We should seek God's guidance in our plans and trust Him with the outcomes.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_chronicles_8.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 8</a> <a href="/q/2_chr_6_18__can_a_building_house_god.htm">2 Chronicles 6:18: If the heavens cannot contain God, how can a physical building house His presence, and does this contradict other scriptures affirming God's omnipresence?</a> <a href="/q/does_solomon's_building_fit_era's_data.htm">Does the scale of Solomon's building program described in 2 Chronicles 8:1-6 align with known timelines and resources from that era?</a> <a href="/q/how_can_2_chr_8_2_and_1_kgs_9_11-13_align.htm">In 2 Chronicles 8:2, Solomon rebuilds cities given by Hiram, yet 1 Kings 9:11-13 implies those cities were unacceptable to him; how can both accounts be accurate?</a> <a href="/q/why_no_evidence_of_solomon's_hamath-zobah.htm">If 2 Chronicles 8:3 states Solomon conquered Hamath-Zobah, why is there little to no archaeological evidence supporting this campaign?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_chronicles/8.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(6) And Baalath.--<a href="/1_kings/9-18.htm" title="And Baalath, and Tadmor in the wilderness, in the land,">1Kings 9:18</a>. Like the two Beth-horons, it lay west of Jerusalem, and was a bulwark against the Philistines: (Comp. <a href="/joshua/19-44.htm" title="And Eltekeh, and Gibbethon, and Baalath,">Joshua 19:44</a>, a Danite town.) The rest of this verse is identical with <a href="/1_kings/9-19.htm" title="And all the cities of store that Solomon had, and cities for his chariots, and cities for his horsemen, and that which Solomon desired to build in Jerusalem, and in Lebanon, and in all the land of his dominion.">1Kings 9:19</a>, which see. (Chronicler has twice added all.)In the above section no mention is made of the fortification of Jerusalem, and the building of Hazor, Megiddo, and Gezer, which last city had been taken by Pharaoh, and given by him to his daughter, Solomon's wife. (See <a href="/context/1_kings/9-15.htm" title="And this is the reason of the levy which king Solomon raised; for to build the house of the LORD, and his own house, and Millo, and the wall of Jerusalem, and Hazor, and Megiddo, and Gezer.">1Kings 9:15-16</a>.) On the other hand, as we have seen, the chronicler supplies several important details which are wanting in the parallel account.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_chronicles/8.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 6. - Baalath (parallel <a href="/1_kings/9-18.htm">1 Kings 9:18</a>). This place belonged to Dan (<a href="/joshua/19-40.htm">Joshua 19:40-45</a>). Nothing is known about it; some take it to be one with Baalah of <a href="/joshua/15-9.htm">Joshua 15:9, 10</a>. Store cities... chariot cities... cities of the horsemen (see <a href="/2_chronicles/16-4.htm">2 Chronicles 16:4</a>; <a href="/2_chronicles/32-28.htm">2 Chronicles 32:28</a>; <a href="/1_kings/4-26.htm">1 Kings 4:26</a>; <a href="/1_kings/9-19.htm">1 Kings 9:19</a>). In the parallel some of the names of the places built, or rebuilt, or repaired by Solomon in this connection are given as "Mille and the wall of Jerusalem" (Millo's foundations occupied the hollow at the south-west corner of the hill of the temple), "and Hazer and Megiddo and Gezer" (<a href="/1_kings/9-15.htm">1 Kings 9:15</a>). All that Solomen desired to build; i.e. for purposes of personal enjoyment or ornament. <a href="/commentaries/2_chronicles/8-6.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>as well as וְאֶֽת־ (wə·’eṯ-) Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker <a href="/hebrew/strongs_853.htm">Strong's 853: </a> Untranslatable mark of the accusative case Baalath, בַּעֲלָ֗ת (ba·‘ă·lāṯ) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1191.htm">Strong's 1191: </a> Baalath -- a city in Dan all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every the store הַֽמִּסְכְּנוֹת֙ (ham·mis·kə·nō·wṯ) Article | Noun - feminine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4543.htm">Strong's 4543: </a> Supply, storage cities עָרֵ֤י (‘ā·rê) Noun - feminine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5892.htm">Strong's 5892: </a> Excitement that אֲשֶׁ֣ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that belonged to הָי֣וּ (hā·yū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> To fall out, come to pass, become, be Solomon, לִשְׁלֹמֹ֔ה (liš·lō·mōh) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8010.htm">Strong's 8010: </a> Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every the cities עָרֵ֣י (‘ā·rê) Noun - feminine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5892.htm">Strong's 5892: </a> Excitement [for his] chariots הָרֶ֔כֶב (hā·re·ḵeḇ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7393.htm">Strong's 7393: </a> A vehicle, a team, cavalry, a rider, the upper millstone and וְאֵ֖ת (wə·’êṯ) Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker <a href="/hebrew/strongs_853.htm">Strong's 853: </a> Untranslatable mark of the accusative case horses, הַפָּרָשִׁ֑ים (hap·pā·rā·šîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6571.htm">Strong's 6571: </a> A steed, a driver, cavalry and everything כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every [he] שְׁלֹמֹ֗ה (šə·lō·mōh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8010.htm">Strong's 8010: </a> Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne desired חָשַׁק֙ (ḥā·šaq) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2836.htm">Strong's 2836: </a> To cling, join, to love, delight in, elliptically, to deliver to build לִבְנ֤וֹת (liḇ·nō·wṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1129.htm">Strong's 1129: </a> To build in Jerusalem, בִּירֽוּשָׁלִַ֙ם֙ (bî·rū·šā·lim) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3389.htm">Strong's 3389: </a> Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel Lebanon, וּבַלְּבָנ֔וֹן (ū·ḇal·lə·ḇā·nō·wn) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b, Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3844.htm">Strong's 3844: </a> Lebanon -- a wooded mountain range on the northern border of Israel and throughout וּבְכֹ֖ל (ū·ḇə·ḵōl) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every the land אֶ֥רֶץ (’e·reṣ) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> Earth, land of his dominion. מֶמְשַׁלְתּֽוֹ׃ (mem·šal·tōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4474.htm">Strong's 4474: </a> Dominion, ruler <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/8-6.htm">2 Chronicles 8:6 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/8-6.htm">2 Chronicles 8:6 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_chronicles/8-6.htm">2 Chronicles 8:6 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/8-6.htm">2 Chronicles 8:6 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/8-6.htm">2 Chronicles 8:6 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_chronicles/8-6.htm">2 Chronicles 8:6 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_chronicles/8-6.htm">2 Chronicles 8:6 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_chronicles/8-6.htm">2 Chronicles 8:6 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_chronicles/8-6.htm">2 Chronicles 8:6 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_chronicles/8-6.htm">2 Chronicles 8:6 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/8-6.htm">OT History: 2 Chronicles 8:6 And Baalath and all the storage cities (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_chronicles/8-5.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Chronicles 8:5"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 8:5" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_chronicles/8-7.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Chronicles 8:7"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 8:7" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>