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So Solomon conscripted them for his labor force, and they serve as forced laborers to this day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_chronicles/8.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />from their descendants who were left after them in the land, whom the people of Israel had not destroyed—these Solomon drafted as forced labor, and so they are to this day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />their descendants who remained in the land, those whom the Israelites had not destroyed—Solomon conscripted these people to be forced laborers, as they are to this day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/8.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br /><i>But</i> of their children, who were left after them in the land, whom the children of Israel consumed not, them did Solomon make to pay tribute until this day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_chronicles/8.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />that is, their descendants who were left in the land after them, whom the children of Israel did not destroy—from these Solomon raised forced labor, as it is to this day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_chronicles/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br /><i>that is,</i> from their descendants who were left after them in the land, whom the sons of Israel had not destroyed, Solomon raised them as forced laborers to this day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/8.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />namely, from their descendants who were left after them in the land whom the sons of Israel had not destroyed, them Solomon raised as forced laborers to this day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_chronicles/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />namely, from their descendants who were left after them in the land whom the sons of Israel had not destroyed, them Solomon raised as forced laborers to this day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_chronicles/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br /><i>namely</i>, from their sons who were left after them in the land whom the sons of Israel had not consumed, <i>from</i> them Solomon raised up forced laborers to this day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_chronicles/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br /><i>but were</i> descendants of those who were left in the land, whom the Israelites had not destroyed—Solomon brought them up as forced laborers to this day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_chronicles/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />their descendants who remained in the land after them, those the Israelites had not completely destroyed—Solomon imposed forced labor on them; it is this way today.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_chronicles/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />their descendants who remained in the land after them, those the Israelites had not completely destroyed—Solomon imposed forced labor on them; it is this way today.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_chronicles/8.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />of their children that were left after them in the land, whom the children of Israel consumed not, of them did Solomon raise a levy of bondservants unto this day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_chronicles/8.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />of their children that were left after them in the land, whom the children of Israel consumed not, of them did Solomon raise a levy of bondservants, unto this day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_chronicles/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />but they had descendants who were still in the land. Solomon drafted them for slave labor. (They are still [slaves] today.)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_chronicles/8.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />were descendants of the nations whom the people of Israel had not eliminated. Solomon put them to work as conscripted laborers, which they continue to do to this day. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_chronicles/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />their descendants who remained in the land, those whom the Israelites had not destroyed?Solomon conscripted these people to be forced laborers, as they are to this day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_chronicles/8.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Their descendants remained in the land (the Israelites were unable to wipe them out). Solomon conscripted them for his work crews and they continue in that role to this very day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_chronicles/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />of their descendants who were left after them in the land, whom the children of Israel did not destroy, of them Solomon conscripted for slave labor to this day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_chronicles/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />But of their children, who were left after them in the land, whom the children of Israel consumed not, them did Solomon make to pay tribute until this day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_chronicles/8.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />of their children who were left after them in the land, whom the children of Israel didn’t consume—of them Solomon conscripted forced labor to this day. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_chronicles/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />of their sons who have been left after them in the land, whom the sons of Israel did not consume—Solomon lifts up a tribute to this day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_chronicles/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> of their sons who have been left after them in the land, whom the sons of Israel consumed not -- doth Solomon lift up a tribute unto this day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_chronicles/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />From their sons who were left after them in the land which the sons of Israel consumed them not, and Solomon will bring them up for tribute even to this day.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_chronicles/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Of their children, and of the posterity, whom the children of Israel had not slain, Solomon made to be the tributaries, unto this day. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_chronicles/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />those of their sons and their posterity whom the sons of Israel had not put to death, Solomon subjugated as tributaries, even to this day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_chronicles/8.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />those of their descendants who were left in the land and whom the Israelites had not destroyed—Solomon conscripted as forced laborers, as they are to this day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_chronicles/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />from their descendants who were still left in the land, whom the people of Israel had not destroyed—these Solomon conscripted for forced labor, as is still the case today.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_chronicles/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />But of their descendants, who were left after them in the land, whom the children of Israel could not destroy, these Solomon made servants for himself, and workers and tributaries to this day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_chronicles/8.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Their children that are left over after them in the land whom the sons of Israel were unable to destroy, Solomon made them to be Servants and Laborers and raisers of taxes for him until today.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_chronicles/8.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />of their children that were left after them in the land, whom the children of Israel consumed not, of them did Solomon raise a levy of bondservants, unto this day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_chronicles/8.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />but were of the children of them whom the children Israel destroyed not, that were left after them in the land, even them did Solomon make tributaries to this day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_chronicles/8-8.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zGrb4955Tvs?start=1870" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/8.htm">Solomon's Additional Accomplishments</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">7</span>As for all the people who remained of the Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites (the people who were not Israelites)— <span class="reftext">8</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: min- (Prep) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê·hem (N-mpc:: 3mp) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">their descendants</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.">who</a> <a href="/hebrew/3498.htm" title="3498: nō·wṯ·rū (V-Nifal-Perf-3cp) -- A primitive root; to jut over or exceed; by implication, to excel; to remain or be left; causatively, to leave, cause to abound, preserve.">remained</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: bā·’ā·reṣ (Prep-b, Art:: N-fs) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">in the land,</a> <a href="/hebrew/310.htm" title="310: ’a·ḥă·rê·hem (Prep:: 3mp) -- The hind or following part. From 'achar; properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after."></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.">those whom</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the Israelites</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō- (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">were unable</a> <a href="/hebrew/3615.htm" title="3615: ḵil·lūm (V-Piel-Perf-3cp:: 3mp) -- To be complete, at an end, finished, accomplished, or spent. A primitive root; to end, whether intransitive or transitived.">to destroy—</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.">Solomon</a> <a href="/hebrew/5927.htm" title="5927: way·ya·‘ă·lêm (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms:: 3mp) -- A primitive root; to ascend, intransitively or actively; used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative.">conscripted these people</a> <a href="/hebrew/4522.htm" title="4522: lə·mas (Prep-l:: N-msc) -- Or mic; from macac; properly, a burden, i.e. A tax in the form of forced labor.">to be forced laborers,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5704.htm" title="5704: ‘aḏ (Prep) -- As far as, even to, up to, until, while. Properly, the same as ad; as far as, whether of space or time or degree.">as they are to</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: hay·yō·wm (Art:: N-ms) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">this</a> <a href="/hebrew/2088.htm" title="2088: haz·zeh (Art:: Pro-ms) -- This, here. A primitive word; the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that.">day.</a> </span><span class="reftext">9</span>But Solomon did not consign any of the Israelites to slave labor, because they were his men of war, his officers and captains, and the commanders of his chariots and cavalry.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/9-20.htm">1 Kings 9:20-21</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/9-21.htm">Joshua 9:21-27</a></span><br />They continued, “Let them live, but let them be woodcutters and water carriers for the whole congregation.” So the leaders kept their promise. / Then Joshua summoned the Gibeonites and said, “Why did you deceive us by telling us you live far away from us, when in fact you live among us? / Now therefore you are under a curse and will perpetually serve as woodcutters and water carriers for the house of my God.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/1-21.htm">Judges 1:21-36</a></span><br />The Benjamites, however, failed to drive out the Jebusites living in Jerusalem. So to this day the Jebusites live there among the Benjamites. / The house of Joseph also attacked Bethel, and the LORD was with them. / They sent spies to Bethel (formerly known as Luz), ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/20-10.htm">Deuteronomy 20:10-18</a></span><br />When you approach a city to fight against it, you are to make an offer of peace. / If they accept your offer of peace and open their gates, all the people there will become forced laborers to serve you. / But if they refuse to make peace with you and wage war against you, lay siege to that city. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/23-31.htm">Exodus 23:31-33</a></span><br />And I will establish your borders from the Red Sea to the Sea of the Philistines, and from the desert to the Euphrates. For I will deliver the inhabitants into your hand, and you will drive them out before you. / You shall make no covenant with them or with their gods. / They must not remain in your land, lest they cause you to sin against Me. For if you serve their gods, it will surely be a snare to you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/25-44.htm">Leviticus 25:44-46</a></span><br />Your menservants and maidservants shall come from the nations around you, from whom you may purchase them. / You may also purchase them from the foreigners residing among you or their clans living among you who are born in your land. These may become your property. / You may leave them to your sons after you to inherit as property; you can make them slaves for life. But as for your brothers, the Israelites, no man may rule harshly over his brother.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/9-25.htm">Genesis 9:25-27</a></span><br />he said, “Cursed be Canaan! A servant of servants shall he be to his brothers.” / He also declared: “Blessed be the LORD, the God of Shem! May Canaan be the servant of Shem. / May God expand the territory of Japheth; may he dwell in the tents of Shem, and may Canaan be his servant.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/9-24.htm">Nehemiah 9:24</a></span><br />So their descendants went in and possessed the land; You subdued before them the Canaanites dwelling in the land. You delivered into their hands the kings and peoples of the land, to do with them as they wished.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/106-34.htm">Psalm 106:34-36</a></span><br />They did not destroy the peoples as the LORD had commanded them, / but they mingled with the nations and adopted their customs. / They worshiped their idols, which became a snare to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/13-19.htm">Acts 13:19</a></span><br />And having vanquished seven nations in Canaan, He gave their land to His people as an inheritance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/9-22.htm">Romans 9:22-24</a></span><br />What if God, intending to show His wrath and make His power known, bore with great patience the vessels of His wrath, prepared for destruction? / What if He did this to make the riches of His glory known to the vessels of His mercy, whom He prepared in advance for glory— / including us, whom He has called not only from the Jews, but also from the Gentiles?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/2-11.htm">Ephesians 2:11-13</a></span><br />Therefore remember that formerly you who are Gentiles in the flesh and called uncircumcised by the so-called circumcision (that done in the body by human hands)— / remember that at that time you were separate from Christ, alienated from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers to the covenants of the promise, without hope and without God in the world. / But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/3-28.htm">Galatians 3:28</a></span><br />There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-11.htm">Colossians 3:11</a></span><br />Here there is no Greek or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave, or free, but Christ is all and is in all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/17-26.htm">Acts 17:26</a></span><br />From one man He made every nation of men, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and He determined their appointed times and the boundaries of their lands.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">But of their children, who were left after them in the land, whom the children of Israel consumed not, them did Solomon make to pay tribute until this day.</p><p class="hdg">whom the children</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/1-21.htm">Judges 1:21-36</a></b></br> And the children of Benjamin did not drive out the Jebusites that inhabited Jerusalem; but the Jebusites dwell with the children of Benjamin in Jerusalem unto this day… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/106-34.htm">Psalm 106:34</a></b></br> They did not destroy the nations, concerning whom the LORD commanded them:</p><p class="hdg">to pay</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/2-17.htm">2 Chronicles 2:17,18</a></b></br> And Solomon numbered all the strangers that <i>were</i> in the land of Israel, after the numbering wherewith David his father had numbered them; and they were found an hundred and fifty thousand and three thousand and six hundred… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/16-10.htm">Joshua 16:10</a></b></br> And they drave not out the Canaanites that dwelt in Gezer: but the Canaanites dwell among the Ephraimites unto this day, and serve under tribute.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/17-13.htm">Joshua 17:13</a></b></br> Yet it came to pass, when the children of Israel were waxen strong, that they put the Canaanites to tribute; but did not utterly drive them out.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_kings/4-1.htm">Bondservants</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/8-2.htm">Children</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/2-2.htm">Conscripted</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/7-13.htm">Consume</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/7-1.htm">Consumed</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-21.htm">Descendants</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/21-15.htm">Destroyed</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/8-1.htm">End</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-9.htm">Force</a> <a href="/1_kings/12-18.htm">Forced</a> <a href="/2_kings/18-14.htm">Impose</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/8-7.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/8-7.htm">Israelites</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/20-3.htm">Labor</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-4.htm">Namely</a> <a href="/2_kings/22-5.htm">Pay</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/21-18.htm">Raise</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-10.htm">Raised</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-33.htm">Remaining</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-35.htm">Slave</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/8-6.htm">Solomon</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-6.htm">Tribute</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/5-14.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_chronicles/28-10.htm">Bondservants</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/8-9.htm">Children</a> <a href="/1_kings/5-13.htm">Conscripted</a> <a href="/ezra/9-14.htm">Consume</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-10.htm">Consumed</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-5.htm">Descendants</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/12-12.htm">Destroyed</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-19.htm">End</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/14-9.htm">Force</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/10-18.htm">Forced</a> <a href="/ezra/7-24.htm">Impose</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/8-9.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/8-9.htm">Israelites</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/10-18.htm">Labor</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-3.htm">Namely</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/27-5.htm">Pay</a> <a href="/job/3-8.htm">Raise</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-15.htm">Raised</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-10.htm">Remaining</a> <a href="/job/3-18.htm">Slave</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/8-9.htm">Solomon</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-24.htm">Tribute</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/8-9.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">2 Chronicles 8</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/8-1.htm">Solomon's buildings</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/8-7.htm">The remaining Canaanites, Solomon makes tributaries, but the Israelites rulers</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/8-11.htm">Pharaoh's daughter removes to her house</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/8-12.htm">Solomon's yearly solemn sacrifices</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/8-14.htm">He appoints the priests and Levites to their places</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/8-17.htm">The navy fetches gold from Ophir</a></span><br></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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These groups were present in the land before the Israelites entered under Joshua's leadership. Despite God's command to drive out these nations completely (<a href="/deuteronomy/7.htm">Deuteronomy 7:1-2</a>), some remained due to incomplete conquests. The presence of these descendants highlights the ongoing influence and integration of Canaanite culture within Israel, which often led to idolatry and disobedience to God.<p><b>those whom the Israelites had not destroyed</b><br>This indicates that the Israelites did not fully obey God's command to destroy the Canaanite nations. The failure to completely remove these peoples led to various problems, including the temptation to adopt pagan practices. This incomplete obedience is a recurring theme in Israel's history, as seen in <a href="/judges/1-27.htm">Judges 1:27-36</a>, where various tribes failed to drive out the inhabitants of the land. This disobedience had long-term consequences for Israel's spiritual and social life.<p><b>Solomon conscripted these people to be forced laborers</b><br>Solomon's use of forced labor from the remaining Canaanite populations reflects a common practice in the ancient Near East, where conquered peoples were often used for labor. This practice allowed Solomon to undertake massive building projects, including the construction of the Temple and his palace. While this labor system was efficient, it also created social stratification and tension within the kingdom. Solomon's actions can be seen as pragmatic but also as a departure from the ideal of Israel as a distinct and holy nation.<p><b>as they are to this day</b><br>This phrase suggests that the practice of using these descendants as forced laborers continued beyond Solomon's reign. It indicates a lasting social structure that persisted in Israel, reflecting the enduring consequences of Solomon's policies. The phrase also serves as a historical note, emphasizing the continuity of certain practices and the long-term impact of decisions made by Israel's leaders. This continuity can be seen as a cautionary tale about the consequences of disobedience and the integration of foreign influences.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a></b><br>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.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a></b><br>The descendants of Jacob, also known as Israel, who were chosen by God to be His people and were given the Promised Land.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/c/canaanites.htm">Canaanites</a></b><br>The original inhabitants of the Promised Land, many of whom were not completely driven out by the Israelites as commanded by God.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/l/labor_force.htm">Labor Force</a></b><br>The group of people conscripted by Solomon for his building projects, which included the descendants of the Canaanites who remained in the land.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_land.htm">The Land</a></b><br>Refers to the Promised Land, which God gave to the Israelites, encompassing territories that were once inhabited by various Canaanite tribes.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_commands.htm">Obedience to God's Commands</a></b><br>The Israelites' failure to fully obey God's command to destroy the Canaanites led to ongoing challenges and compromises. This serves as a reminder of the importance of complete obedience to God's instructions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/consequences_of_compromise.htm">Consequences of Compromise</a></b><br>Solomon's use of the remaining Canaanites as forced labor highlights the long-term consequences of Israel's incomplete obedience. Compromise with sin can lead to future difficulties and spiritual challenges.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_human_responsibility.htm">God's Sovereignty and Human Responsibility</a></b><br>While God is sovereign and His plans will ultimately prevail, humans are responsible for their actions and the choices they make. Solomon's actions reflect a complex interplay between divine sovereignty and human agency.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_leadership.htm">The Role of Leadership</a></b><br>Solomon's decision to conscript the Canaanites reflects the significant influence leaders have on the spiritual and social direction of a nation. Godly leadership requires wisdom and adherence to God's principles.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_chronicles_8.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 8</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_of_solomon's_tadmor_project.htm">2 Chronicles 8:4 says Solomon built Tadmor (Palmyra) in the wilderness--what historical or archaeological proof exists for such an extensive project at that location?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_solomon_get_gold_for_the_sanctuary.htm">2 Chronicles 3:8 - How did Solomon acquire and transport enough gold to overlay the inner sanctuary entirely?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_forced_labor_fit_solomon's_wisdom.htm">How does the forced labor mentioned in 2 Chronicles 8:7-8 reconcile with biblical portrayals of Solomon's wisdom and godly leadership?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/jehoiachin's_reign_duration.htm">How long did Jehoiachin reign? (2 Kings 24:8 vs. 2 Chronicles 36:9)</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_chronicles/8-8.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">their descendants</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנֵיהֶ֗ם</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nê·hem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">who</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲשֶׁ֨ר</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·šer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - relative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that</span><br /><br /><span class="word">remained</span><br /><span class="heb">נוֹתְר֤וּ</span> <span class="translit">(nō·wṯ·rū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3498.htm">Strong's 3498: </a> </span><span class="str2">To jut over, exceed, to excel, to remain, be left, to leave, cause to abound, preserve</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the land,</span><br /><span class="heb">בָּאָ֔רֶץ</span> <span class="translit">(bā·’ā·reṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> </span><span class="str2">Earth, land</span><br /><br /><span class="word">those whom</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲשֶׁ֥ר</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·šer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - relative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Israelites</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">were unable</span><br /><span class="heb">לֹֽא־</span> <span class="translit">(lō-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to destroy completely—</span><br /><span class="heb">כִלּ֖וּם</span> <span class="translit">(ḵil·lūm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person common plural | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3615.htm">Strong's 3615: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be complete, at an end, finished, accomplished, or spent</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Solomon</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁלֹמֹה֙</span> <span class="translit">(šə·lō·mōh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8010.htm">Strong's 8010: </a> </span><span class="str2">Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne</span><br /><br /><span class="word">conscripted these people</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיַּעֲלֵ֤ם</span> <span class="translit">(way·ya·‘ă·lêm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5927.htm">Strong's 5927: </a> </span><span class="str2">To ascend, in, actively</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to be forced laborers,</span><br /><span class="heb">לְמַ֔ס</span> <span class="translit">(lə·mas)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4522.htm">Strong's 4522: </a> </span><span class="str2">Body of forced laborers, forced service, taskworkers, taskwork, serfdom</span><br /><br /><span class="word">as they are to</span><br /><span class="heb">עַ֖ד</span> <span class="translit">(‘aḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5704.htm">Strong's 5704: </a> </span><span class="str2">As far as, even to, up to, until, while</span><br /><br /><span class="word">this</span><br /><span class="heb">הַיּ֥וֹם</span> <span class="translit">(hay·yō·wm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> </span><span class="str2">A day</span><br /><br /><span class="word">day.</span><br /><span class="heb">הַזֶּֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(haz·zeh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Pronoun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2088.htm">Strong's 2088: </a> </span><span class="str2">This, that</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/8-8.htm">2 Chronicles 8:8 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/8-8.htm">2 Chronicles 8:8 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_chronicles/8-8.htm">2 Chronicles 8:8 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/8-8.htm">2 Chronicles 8:8 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/8-8.htm">2 Chronicles 8:8 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_chronicles/8-8.htm">2 Chronicles 8:8 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_chronicles/8-8.htm">2 Chronicles 8:8 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_chronicles/8-8.htm">2 Chronicles 8:8 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_chronicles/8-8.htm">2 Chronicles 8:8 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_chronicles/8-8.htm">2 Chronicles 8:8 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_chronicles/8-8.htm">OT History: 2 Chronicles 8:8 Of their children who were left after (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_chronicles/8-7.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Chronicles 8:7"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 8:7" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_chronicles/8-9.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Chronicles 8:9"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 8:9" /></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>