2 Chronicles 8:3
2 Chronicles 8:3 in Multiple Translations
Then Solomon went to Hamath-zobah and captured it.
And Solomon went to Hamath-zobah, and prevailed against it.
And Solomon went to Hamath-zobah, and prevailed against it.
And Solomon went to Hamath-zobah and overcame it.
Then Solomon attacked Hamath-zobah and captured it.
And Salomon went to Hamath Zobah, and ouercame it.
And Solomon goeth to Hamath-Zobah, and layeth hold upon it;
Solomon went to Hamath Zobah, and prevailed against it.
And Solomon went to Hamath-zobah, and prevailed against it.
He went also into Emath Suba, and possessed it.
Solomon’s army then went to Hamath-Zobah town and captured it.
Berean Amplified Bible — 2 Chronicles 8:3
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2 Chronicles 8:3 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יֵּ֤לֶךְ
שְׁלֹמֹה֙
חֲמָ֣ת
צוֹבָ֔ה
וַ/יֶּחֱזַ֖ק
עָלֶֽי/הָ
וַ/יֵּ֤לֶךְ
yâlak
H3212
to walk
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
שְׁלֹמֹה֙
Shᵉlômôh
H8010
Solomon
N-proper
חֲמָ֣ת
Chămath Tsôwbâh
H2578
Hamath-zobah
N-proper
צוֹבָ֔ה
Chămath Tsôwbâh
H2578
Hamath-zobah
N-proper
וַ/יֶּחֱזַ֖ק
châzaq
H2388
to strengthen
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
עָלֶֽי/הָ
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Chronicles 8:3
וַ/יֵּ֤לֶךְ
yâlak
H3212
"to walk"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
To walk or go, this verb means to move from one place to another, used literally or figuratively, as in to live or die, or to lead someone.
Definition: 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) (Hiphil) to lead, bring, lead away, carry, cause to walk
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] again, away, bear, bring, carry (away), come (away), depart, flow, [phrase] follow(-ing), get (away, hence, him), (cause to, made) go (away, -ing, -ne, one's way, out), grow, lead (forth), let down, march, prosper, [phrase] pursue, cause to run, spread, take away (-journey), vanish, (cause to) walk(-ing), wax, [idiom] be weak. See also: Genesis 3:14; Exodus 5:8; Deuteronomy 28:14.
שְׁלֹמֹה֙
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.
חֲמָ֣ת
Chămath Tsôwbâh
H2578
"Hamath-zobah"
N-proper
Hamath-zobah is a town in the Bible, meaning 'fortress of Zobah', possibly the same as Hammath. It is another name for the town of Zobah.
Definition: Hamath-Zobah = "fortress of Zobah" a town ; maybe same as 'Hammath' Another name of tso.va (צוֹבָא "Zobah" H6678G)
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Hamath-Zobah. See also: 2 Chronicles 8:3.
צוֹבָ֔ה
Chămath Tsôwbâh
H2578
"Hamath-zobah"
N-proper
Hamath-zobah is a town in the Bible, meaning 'fortress of Zobah', possibly the same as Hammath. It is another name for the town of Zobah.
Definition: Hamath-Zobah = "fortress of Zobah" a town ; maybe same as 'Hammath' Another name of tso.va (צוֹבָא "Zobah" H6678G)
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Hamath-Zobah. See also: 2 Chronicles 8:3.
וַ/יֶּחֱזַ֖ק
châzaq
H2388
"to strengthen"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
To strengthen means to be strong or courageous, and can also mean to seize or conquer, as seen in various KJV translations.
Definition: : strengthen/support/encourage 1) to strengthen, prevail, harden, be strong, become strong, be courageous, be firm, grow firm, be resolute, be sore 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be strong, grow strong 1a1a) to prevail, prevail upon 1a1b) to be firm, be caught fast, be secure 1a1c) to press, be urgent 1a1d) to grow stout, grow rigid, grow hard (bad sense) 1a1e) to be severe, be grievous 1a2) to strengthen 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to make strong 1b2) to restore to strength, give strength 1b3) to strengthen, sustain, encourage 1b4) to make strong, make bold, encourage 1b5) to make firm 1b6) to make rigid, make hard 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to make strong, strengthen 1c2) to make firm 1c3) to display strength 1c4) to make severe 1c5) to support 1c6) to repair 1c7) to prevail, prevail upon 1c8) to have or take or keep hold of, retain, hold up, sustain, support 1c9) to hold, contain 1d) (Hithpael) 1d1) to strengthen oneself 1d2) to put forth strength, use one's strength 1d3) to withstand 1d4) to hold strongly with
Usage: Occurs in 266 OT verses. KJV: aid, amend, [idiom] calker, catch, cleave, confirm, be constant, constrain, continue, be of good (take) courage(-ous, -ly), encourage (self), be established, fasten, force, fortify, make hard, harden, help, (lay) hold (fast), lean, maintain, play the man, mend, become (wax) mighty, prevail, be recovered, repair, retain, seize, be (wax) sore, strengthen (self), be stout, be (make, shew, wax) strong(-er), be sure, take (hold), be urgent, behave self valiantly, withstand. See also: Genesis 19:16; 1 Chronicles 22:13; Psalms 27:14.
עָלֶֽי/הָ
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep | Suff
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.
Study Notes — 2 Chronicles 8:3
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- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 8:3
- Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 8:3
- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 8:3
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 8:3
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 8:3
- Barnes' Notes on 2 Chronicles 8:3
Context — Solomon’s Additional Achievements
1Now at the end of the twenty years during which Solomon had built the house of the LORD and his own palace,
2Solomon rebuilt the cities Hiram had given him and settled Israelites there.
3Then Solomon went to Hamath-zobah and captured it.
4He built Tadmor in the wilderness, in addition to all the store cities that he had built in Hamath. 5He rebuilt Upper and Lower Beth-horon as fortified cities with walls, gates, and bars,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Numbers 13:21 | So they went up and spied out the land from the Wilderness of Zin as far as Rehob, toward Lebo-hamath. |
| 2 | 1 Chronicles 18:3 | As far as Hamath, David also defeated King Hadadezer of Zobah, who had marched out to establish his dominion along the Euphrates River. |
| 3 | 2 Samuel 8:3 | David also defeated Hadadezer son of Rehob, king of Zobah, who had marched out to restore his dominion along the Euphrates River. |
| 4 | 1 Kings 11:23–25 | And God raised up against Solomon another adversary, Rezon the son of Eliada, who had fled from his master, Hadadezer king of Zobah, and had gathered men to himself. When David killed the Zobaites, Rezon captained a band of raiders and went to Damascus, where they settled and gained control. Rezon was Israel’s enemy throughout the days of Solomon, adding to the trouble caused by Hadad. So Rezon ruled over Aram with hostility toward Israel. |
| 5 | Numbers 34:8 | and from Mount Hor to Lebo-hamath, then extend to Zedad, |
2 Chronicles 8:3 Summary
[In 2 Chronicles 8:3, we see that Solomon, the king of Israel, went to a place called Hamath-zobah and captured it, which means he took control of it. This shows that Solomon was a strong and brave leader who trusted in God to help him. As it says in Psalm 20:7, some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God. Just like Solomon, we can trust God to give us the strength and courage we need to overcome challenges in our lives. By looking at Solomon's example, we can learn to be brave and trust in God's power, just as it is written in Deuteronomy 31:6, to be strong and courageous.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the significance of Hamath-zobah in the context of Solomon's reign?
Hamath-zobah was a strategic location that Solomon captured, as mentioned in 2 Chronicles 8:3, to expand Israel's borders and secure its trade routes, as seen in 1 Kings 9:11-14 where Hiram gave Solomon twenty cities in the land of Galilee.
How did Solomon's military campaign in Hamath-zobah reflect his faith in God?
Solomon's success in capturing Hamath-zobah, as stated in 2 Chronicles 8:3, demonstrates his trust in God's power and provision, as expressed in Proverbs 21:31, which says that the horse is prepared for the day of battle, but the victory belongs to the Lord.
What can we learn from Solomon's actions in 2 Chronicles 8:3 about being a good leader?
Solomon's decision to capture Hamath-zobah shows that a good leader must be willing to take bold action to protect and expand their territory, as seen in Nehemiah 2:18, where Nehemiah rallied the Israelites to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem.
How does this verse relate to the rest of Solomon's reign as described in 2 Chronicles?
The capture of Hamath-zobah in 2 Chronicles 8:3 is part of a larger narrative of Solomon's military campaigns and building projects, as described in 2 Chronicles 8:1-6, which highlights his wisdom and wealth as a king, as promised in 1 Chronicles 29:23.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need to trust God for victory, just like Solomon did in capturing Hamath-zobah?
- How can I apply the principle of bold action, as seen in Solomon's capture of Hamath-zobah, to my own life and decisions?
- What are some ways that I can use my resources and abilities to expand God's kingdom, just like Solomon used his military might to secure Israel's borders?
- In what ways can I demonstrate my faith in God's power and provision, as Solomon did through his military campaigns?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 8:3
And Solomon went to Hamathzobah,.... In an hostile manner, which is the only instance of any warlike expedition of Solomon's.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 8:3
And Solomon went to Hamathzobah, and prevailed against it. Solomon went to Hamath-zobah. Hamath was on the Orontes, in Coele-Syria.
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 8:3
2 Chronicles 8:3 And Solomon went to Hamathzobah, and prevailed against it.Ver. 3. And prevailed against it.] King James, when he first entered England at Berwick, himself gave fire to, and shot off a piece of ordinance, in which cannon he might seem to have discharged war out of England; so did Solomon out of Israel, by this one expedition.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 8:3
(3) And Solomon went.—Marched (2 Samuel 12:29). Hamath-zobah.—That is, Hamath bordering on Zobah. (Comp. 1 Chronicles 18:3.) Solomon’s conquest of the kingdom of Hamath, which had been on terms of amity with David, is not mentioned in 1 Kings 9; nor indeed anywhere else in the Old Testament. Thenius (on 2 Kings 14:25) supposes that the text describes not a conquest of Hamath itself, but only the annexation of part of its territory; viz., a part of the highly fruitful plain of Cœle-Syria, called by the Arabs Ard-el-Beqâa. This appears to be correct. Against it.—Or, over it (a late construction, 2 Chronicles 27:5; Daniel 11:5).
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 8:3
Verse 3. Hamath-zobah] "Emessa, on the river Orontes." - Calmet.
Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 8:3
3. Hamath-zobah] The two kingdoms of Hamath and Zobah are distinguished from one another (1 Chronicles 18:3; 1 Chronicles 18:9 = 1 Samuel 8:3; 1 Samuel 8:9), Hamath apparently being north of Zobah. It is probable however that Hamath as the name of a city belonged to more than one place, and Hamath-Zobah may be a southern namesake of the well-known Hamath the great (Amos 6:2). Though Solomon was a “man of rest” (1 Chronicles 22:9) his reign was not wholly free from war (cp. 1 Kings 11:14; 1 Kings 11:13).
Barnes' Notes on 2 Chronicles 8:3
Hamath-zobah - Usually identified with the “great Hamath” Amos 6:2; the capital of Coele-Syria; but probably a town of Zobah otherwise unknown, which revolted from Solomon, and was reduced to subjection.