2 Chronicles 8:17
2 Chronicles 8:17 in Multiple Translations
Then Solomon went to Ezion-geber and to Eloth on the coast of Edom.
¶ Then went Solomon to Ezion-geber, and to Eloth, at the sea side in the land of Edom.
Then went Solomon to Ezion-geber, and to Eloth, on the sea-shore in the land of Edom.
Then Solomon went to Ezion-geber and to Eloth by the sea in the land of Edom.
After this Solomon went to Ezion-geber and to Eloth on the coast of the land of Edom.
Then went Salomon to Ezion-geber, and to Eloth by the sea side in the lande of Edom.
Then hath Solomon gone to Ezion-Geber, and unto Elath, on the border of the sea, in the land of Edom;
Then Solomon went to Ezion Geber and to Eloth, on the seashore in the land of Edom.
Then went Solomon to Ezion-geber, and to Eloth, at the sea side in the land of Edom.
Then Solomon went to Asiongaber, and to Ailath, on the coast of the Red Sea, which is in the land of Edom.
Then some of Solomon’s men went to Ezion-Geber and Elath cities on the coast of the Red Sea, an area that belonged to the Edom people-group.
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2 Chronicles 8:17 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אָז֩
הָלַ֨ךְ
שְׁלֹמֹ֜ה
לְ/עֶצְיֽוֹן
גֶּ֧בֶר
וְ/אֶל
אֵיל֛וֹת
עַל
שְׂפַ֥ת
הַ/יָּ֖ם
בְּ/אֶ֥רֶץ
אֱדֽוֹם
אָז֩
ʼâz
H227
then
Adv
הָלַ֨ךְ
hâlak
H1980
to go
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
שְׁלֹמֹ֜ה
Shᵉlômôh
H8010
Solomon
N-proper
לְ/עֶצְיֽוֹן
ʻEtsyôwn Geber
H6100
Ezion-geber
Prep | N-proper
גֶּ֧בֶר
ʻEtsyôwn Geber
H6100
Ezion-geber
N-proper
וְ/אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Conj | Prep
אֵיל֛וֹת
ʼÊylôwth
H359
Elath
N-proper
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
שְׂפַ֥ת
sâphâh
H8193
lips
N-fs
הַ/יָּ֖ם
yâm
H3220
West
Art | N-ms
בְּ/אֶ֥רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
land
Prep | N-cs
אֱדֽוֹם
ʼĔdôm
H123
Edom
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Chronicles 8:17
אָז֩
ʼâz
H227
"then"
Adv
This Hebrew word refers to a past time or place, often used to describe something that happened earlier. It can also be used as a conjunction to show a cause-and-effect relationship. In the Bible, it appears in books like Genesis and Isaiah.
Definition: 1) then, at that time 1a) temporal expressions 1a1) then (past) 1a2) then, if...then (future) 1a3) earlier 1b) logical expressions 1b1) in that case 1b2) that (being so)
Usage: Occurs in 133 OT verses. KJV: beginning, for, from, hitherto, now, of old, once, since, then, at which time, yet. See also: Genesis 4:26; 1 Chronicles 22:13; Psalms 2:5.
הָלַ֨ךְ
hâlak
H1980
"to go"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
Means to walk or go, used in many different contexts in the Bible. It can describe physical movement, but also spiritual or emotional journeys. Appears in various forms, such as 'to go' or 'to walk'.
Definition: : walk/move 1) to go, walk, come 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go, walk, come, depart, proceed, move, go away 1a2) to die, live, manner of life (fig.) 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to walk 1b2) to walk (fig.) 1c) (Hithpael) 1c1) to traverse 1c2) to walk about 1d) (Niphal) to lead, bring, lead away, carry, cause to walk
Usage: Occurs in 473 OT verses. KJV: (all) along, apace, behave (self), come, (on) continually, be conversant, depart, [phrase] be eased, enter, exercise (self), [phrase] follow, forth, forward, get, go (about, abroad, along, away, forward, on, out, up and down), [phrase] greater, grow, be wont to haunt, lead, march, [idiom] more and more, move (self), needs, on, pass (away), be at the point, quite, run (along), [phrase] send, speedily, spread, still, surely, [phrase] tale-bearer, [phrase] travel(-ler), walk (abroad, on, to and fro, up and down, to places), wander, wax, (way-) faring man, [idiom] be weak, whirl. See also: Genesis 2:14; Judges 4:9; 1 Kings 13:12.
שְׁלֹמֹ֜ה
Shᵉlômôh
H8010
"Solomon"
N-proper
Shelomoh, or Solomon, was a king of Judah and successor of his father David, first mentioned in 2 Samuel 5:14 and known for his wisdom.
Definition: A king of the tribe of Judah living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.5.14; son of: David (H1732) and Bathsheba (H1339); brother of: Shammua (H8051H), Shobab (H7727) and Nathan (H5416); half-brother of: Amnon (H0550), Chileab (H3609), Absalom (H0053), Adonijah (H0138), Shephatiah (H8203), Ithream (H3507), Ibhar (H2984), Elishua (H0474), Nepheg (H5298H), Japhia (H3309I), Elishama (H0476H), Eliada (H0450), Eliphelet (H0467), Tamar (H8559H), Elpelet (H0467I), Nogah (H5052) and Jerimoth (H3406N); married to daughter_of_Pharaoh (H6547P) and Naamah (H5279A); father of: Taphath (H2955), Basemath (H1315) and Rehoboam (H7346); also called Jedidiah at 2Sa.12.25; § Solomon = "peace" son of David by Bathsheba and 3rd king of Israel; author of Proverbs and Song of Songs
Usage: Occurs in 263 OT verses. KJV: Solomon. See also: 2 Samuel 5:14; 1 Kings 9:25; 2 Chronicles 7:8.
לְ/עֶצְיֽוֹן
ʻEtsyôwn Geber
H6100
"Ezion-geber"
Prep | N-proper
Ezion-geber was a place on the Red Sea where the Israelites stopped during their exodus, its name means 'backbone of a man'.
Definition: § Ezion-geber = "backbone of a man" the last station during the exodus of the Israelites before they came to the wilderness of Zin; located near Elath at the head of the Gulf of Akaba
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: Ezion-geber. See also: Numbers 33:35; 1 Kings 9:26; 2 Chronicles 20:36.
גֶּ֧בֶר
ʻEtsyôwn Geber
H6100
"Ezion-geber"
N-proper
Ezion-geber was a place on the Red Sea where the Israelites stopped during their exodus, its name means 'backbone of a man'.
Definition: § Ezion-geber = "backbone of a man" the last station during the exodus of the Israelites before they came to the wilderness of Zin; located near Elath at the head of the Gulf of Akaba
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: Ezion-geber. See also: Numbers 33:35; 1 Kings 9:26; 2 Chronicles 20:36.
וְ/אֶל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Conj | Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
אֵיל֛וֹת
ʼÊylôwth
H359
"Elath"
N-proper
Eloth is a place on the Red Sea, also known as Elath, which means 'grove of lofty trees'. It was an important port city in ancient times. The name appears in the book of Deuteronomy.
Definition: § Elath or Eloth = "grove of lofty trees" a port on the north-east arm of the Red Sea
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: Elath, Eloth. See also: Deuteronomy 2:8; 2 Kings 16:6; 2 Chronicles 26:2.
עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
שְׂפַ֥ת
sâphâh
H8193
"lips"
N-fs
This word refers to lips or language, and can also mean the edge or border of something. It is used in the Bible to describe the shore of a sea or the edge of a cup.
Definition: : lips/mouth 1) lip, language, speech, shore, bank, brink, brim, side, edge, border, binding 1a) lip (as body part) 1b) language 1c) edge, shore, bank (of cup, sea, river, etc)
Usage: Occurs in 164 OT verses. KJV: band, bank, binding, border, brim, brink, edge, language, lip, prating, (sea-)shore, side, speech, talk, (vain) words. See also: Genesis 11:1; Psalms 120:2; Psalms 12:3.
הַ/יָּ֖ם
yâm
H3220
"West"
Art | N-ms
Refers to a large body of water like the Mediterranean Sea or a sea in general, sometimes specifically the west or seaward direction.
Definition: This name means sea, seaward, westward Another name of eph.ron (עֶפְרוֹן "(Mount )Ephron" H6085H)
Usage: Occurs in 339 OT verses. KJV: sea ([idiom] -faring man, (-shore)), south, west (-ern, side, -ward). See also: Genesis 1:10; Joshua 17:10; Psalms 8:9.
בְּ/אֶ֥רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
"land"
Prep | N-cs
The land or earth refers to the soil or ground, and can also mean a country, territory, or region. In the Bible, it is used to describe the earth and its inhabitants, and is often translated as 'land' or 'country'.
Definition: : soil 1) land, earth 1a) earth 1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part) 1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven) 1a3) earth (inhabitants) 1b) land 1b1) country, territory 1b2) district, region 1b3) tribal territory 1b4) piece of ground 1b5) land of Canaan, Israel 1b6) inhabitants of land 1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world 1b8) city (-state) 1c) ground, surface of the earth 1c1) ground 1c2) soil 1d) (in phrases) 1d1) people of the land 1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance) 1d3) level or plain country 1d4) land of the living 1d5) end(s) of the earth 1e) (almost wholly late in usage) 1e1) lands, countries 1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan
Usage: Occurs in 2190 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 18:18; Genesis 42:13.
אֱדֽוֹם
ʼĔdôm
H123
"Edom"
N-proper
Edom was the twin brother of Jacob and the region where he lived. He was the son of Isaac and Rebekah, and his story is told in Genesis 25. Edom is also another name for Esau.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.25; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Israel (H3478); married to Oholibamah (H0173), Judith (H3067), Adah (H5711H) and Mahalath (H4258); father of: Eliphaz (H0464), Reuel (H7467), Jeush (H3266), Jalam (H3281) and Korah (H7141); also called Edom at Gen.25.30; 36.1,8,19,21; 1x,54; Another name of e.sav (עֵשָׂו "Esau" H6215G) § Edom = "red" 1) Edom 2) Edomite, Idumean-descendants of Esau 3) land of Edom, Idumea-land south and south east of Palestine
Usage: Occurs in 93 OT verses. KJV: Edom, Edomites, Idumea. See also: Genesis 25:30; 1 Chronicles 1:54; Psalms 60:2.
Study Notes — 2 Chronicles 8:17
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Context — Solomon’s Additional Achievements
15They did not turn aside from the king’s command regarding the priests or the Levites in any matter, including that of the treasuries.
16Thus all the work of Solomon was carried out, from the day the foundation was laid for the house of the LORD until it was finished. So the house of the LORD was completed.
17Then Solomon went to Ezion-geber and to Eloth on the coast of Edom.
18So Hiram sent him ships captained by his servants, along with crews of experienced sailors. They went with Solomon’s servants to Ophir and acquired from there 450 talents of gold, which they delivered to King Solomon.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 2 Kings 14:22 | Azariah was the one who rebuilt Elath and restored it to Judah after King Amaziah rested with his fathers. |
| 2 | Deuteronomy 2:8 | So we passed by our brothers, the descendants of Esau, who live in Seir. We turned away from the Arabah road, which comes up from Elath and Ezion-geber, and traveled along the road of the Wilderness of Moab. |
| 3 | Numbers 33:35 | They set out from Abronah and camped at Ezion-geber. |
| 4 | 2 Chronicles 20:36 | They agreed to make ships to go to Tarshish, and these were built in Ezion-geber. |
| 5 | 1 Kings 9:26–27 | 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, men who knew the sea, to serve in the fleet with Solomon’s servants. |
| 6 | 1 Kings 22:48 | Jehoshaphat built ships of Tarshish to go to Ophir for gold, but they never set sail, because they were wrecked at Ezion-geber. |
| 7 | 2 Kings 16:6 | At that time Rezin king of Aram recovered Elath for Aram, drove out the men of Judah, and sent the Edomites into Elath, where they live to this day. |
2 Chronicles 8:17 Summary
This verse tells us that Solomon went to two important ports, Ezion-geber and Eloth, which were located on the coast of Edom. He likely went there to establish trade relationships and secure resources, which would help Israel prosper. This shows us that Solomon was a wise and strategic leader who took initiative to build strong relationships with other nations, as seen in his interactions with Hiram in 2 Chronicles 8:18. By following Solomon's example, we can learn to trust God and use our talents and resources to make a positive impact in the world, as encouraged in Matthew 25:14-30.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Solomon go to Ezion-geber and Eloth on the coast of Edom?
Solomon went to these locations likely to establish trade relationships and secure resources, as seen in the following verse, 2 Chronicles 8:18, where he acquires gold from Ophir with the help of Hiram's ships.
What is the significance of Ezion-geber and Eloth in the Bible?
Ezion-geber and Eloth are mentioned in 1 Kings 9:26 as ports where Solomon's ships sailed to Ophir, highlighting their importance in ancient Israel's trade and commerce, similar to the port of Joppa mentioned in Jonah 1:3.
How does this verse relate to Solomon's overall reign?
This verse shows Solomon's continued efforts to expand and strengthen Israel's economy and influence, as described in 2 Chronicles 8:1-16, where he completes the temple and organizes the priests and Levites.
What can we learn from Solomon's actions in this verse?
We can learn about the importance of leadership, strategic planning, and international relationships, as seen in Proverbs 24:3-4, which emphasizes the value of wisdom and planning in achieving success.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways we can apply Solomon's example of strategic planning and leadership in our own lives?
- How can we balance our focus on spiritual pursuits with the need to engage with the world around us, as Solomon did in his trade relationships?
- What role does faith play in our decisions and actions, and how can we trust God to guide us, as Solomon did in his interactions with Hiram and other nations, as seen in 2 Chronicles 2:3-5?
- In what ways can we use our resources and influence to glorify God and benefit others, as Solomon did in his reign?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 8:17
Ver. 17-18. Then went Solomon to Eziongeber,.... Being now at leisure to look after his navy, to carry on merchandise; and of this, and the following verse, and the reconciliation of them with 1
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 8:17
Then went Solomon to Eziongeber, and to Eloth, at the sea side in the land of Edom. Then went Solomon to Ezion-geber, and to Eloth.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 8:17
Of this and the next verse, See Poole "", &c.
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 8:17
2 Chronicles 8:17 Then went Solomon to Eziongeber, and to Eloth, at the sea side in the land of Edom.Ver. 17. To Eziongeber.] A haven of the Red Sea, called by Josephus Berenice, by Jerome Essia; Eloth is also called Elath, and at this day Elana, unde sinus Elaniticus. Four hundred and fifty talents.] Thirty of them seem to go for the charges of the voyage. Compare 1 Kings 9:28.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 8:17
(d) THE VOYAGE TO OPHIR (2 Chronicles 8:17-18). Comp. 1 Kings 9:26-28. (17) Then (’âz).—After the completion of the Temple. Went Solomon to Ezion-geber, and to Eloth.—Syr., “Ezion-geber, a city which is over against Eloth.” 1 Kings 9:26 reads, “And a fleet did king Solomon make at Ezion-geber, which is near Eloth.” The sea.—Kings, the Red Sea. So Vulg. The words of our text do not necessarily imply a personal visit on the part of Solomon. He sent his shipwrights to the Idumean port.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 8:17
Verse 17. Then went Solomon to Ezion-geber] See the notes on 1Kg 9:26-28, for conjectures concerning Ezion-geber and Ophir.
Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 8:17
17, 18 (= 1 Kings 9:26-28). Solomon’s Fleet 17. to Ezion-geber, and to Eloth] In 1 Kin. Ezion-geber which is beside Eloth on the shore of the Red Sea. Strictly speaking it was at the head of the Gulf of Akaba, the eastern arm of the Red Sea. Cp. 2 Chronicles 20:36 (R.V.) and Deuteronomy 2:8.
Sermons on 2 Chronicles 8:17
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Better Late Than Never by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the power of decisions and the consequences that come with them. He shares a story of a Christian brother who made a series of bad decisions |