2 Chronicles 8:4
2 Chronicles 8:4 in Multiple Translations
He built Tadmor in the wilderness, in addition to all the store cities that he had built in Hamath.
And he built Tadmor in the wilderness, and all the store cities, which he built in Hamath.
And he built Tadmor in the wilderness, and all the store-cities, which he built in Hamath.
And he put up the buildings of Tadmor in the waste land, and of all the store-towns in Hamath;
He built Tadmor in the wilderness and also built all the storehouse towns in Hamath.
And he built Tadmor in the wildernesse, and repayred all the cities of store which hee built in Hamath.
and he buildeth Tadmor in the wilderness, and all the cities of store that he hath built in Hamath.
He built Tadmor in the wilderness, and all the storage cities, which he built in Hamath.
And he built Tadmor in the wilderness, and all the store cities, which he built in Hamath.
And he built Palmira in the desert, and he built other strong cities in Emath.
His workers also rebuilt walls around Tadmor town in the desert, and in the Hamath region in all the towns where they kept supplies.
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2 Chronicles 8:4 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּ֥בֶן
אֶת
תַּדְמֹ֖ר
בַּ/מִּדְבָּ֑ר
וְ/אֵת֙
כָּל
עָרֵ֣י
הַֽ/מִּסְכְּנ֔וֹת
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
בָּנָ֖ה
בַּ/חֲמָֽת
וַ/יִּ֥בֶן
bânâh
H1129
to build
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
תַּדְמֹ֖ר
Tadmôr
H8412
Tadmor
N-proper
בַּ/מִּדְבָּ֑ר
midbâr
H4057
mouth
Prep | N-ms
וְ/אֵת֙
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
עָרֵ֣י
ʻîyr
H5892
excitement
N-fp
הַֽ/מִּסְכְּנ֔וֹת
miçkᵉnâh
H4543
storage
Art | N-fp
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
ʼăsher
H834
which
Rel
בָּנָ֖ה
bânâh
H1129
to build
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
בַּ/חֲמָֽת
Chămâth
H2574
Hamath
Prep | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Chronicles 8:4
וַ/יִּ֥בֶן
bânâh
H1129
"to build"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
The Hebrew word bânâh means to build something, like a house or a family. It can also mean to establish or repair something, and is used in various contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: 1) to build, rebuild, establish, cause to continue 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to build, rebuild 1a2) to build a house (ie, establish a family) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be built 1b2) to be rebuilt 1b3) established (of restored exiles) (fig.) 1b4) established (made permanent) 1b5) to be built up (of childless wife becoming the mother of a family through the children of a concubine) Aramaic equivalent: be.nah (בְּנָה "to build" H1124)
Usage: Occurs in 345 OT verses. KJV: (begin to) build(-er), obtain children, make, repair, set (up), [idiom] surely. See also: Genesis 2:22; 1 Kings 8:48; 2 Chronicles 20:8.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
תַּדְמֹ֖ר
Tadmôr
H8412
"Tadmor"
N-proper
Tadmor means palm tree and refers to a city built by Solomon after conquering Hamath-zobah. It is also known as Tamar. The city is mentioned in the Bible as a place near Palestine.
Definition: Tadmor = "palm tree" a city built by Solomon after his conquest of Hamath-zobah Also named: ta.mar (תָּמָר "Tamar" H8559K)
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Tadmor. See also: 1 Kings 9:18; 2 Chronicles 8:4.
בַּ/מִּדְבָּ֑ר
midbâr
H4057
"mouth"
Prep | N-ms
The wilderness refers to a desert or open field, like the one the Israelites wandered in after leaving Egypt. It can also mean a place of solitude or a region without many people. In the Bible, it is often associated with the journey to the Promised Land.
Definition: 1) mouth 1a) mouth (as organ of speech)
Usage: Occurs in 257 OT verses. KJV: desert, south, speech, wilderness. See also: Genesis 14:6; Joshua 5:4; Psalms 29:8.
וְ/אֵת֙
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
עָרֵ֣י
ʻîyr
H5892
"excitement"
N-fp
In the Bible, this word refers to a city or town, often a place with a wall or a watchman. It is used to describe a settlement or encampment, like the city of Ai, which is mentioned in the book of Joshua. The word is used to identify specific locations in the Bible.
Definition: 1) excitement, anguish 1a) of terror
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: Ai (from margin), city, court (from margin), town. See also: Genesis 4:17; Deuteronomy 3:6; Joshua 14:12.
הַֽ/מִּסְכְּנ֔וֹת
miçkᵉnâh
H4543
"storage"
Art | N-fp
This word refers to a storage place or supply house, like the one Joseph managed in Egypt. It is also used to describe treasure houses in 1 Kings and 2 Chronicles.
Definition: supply, storage, storage house, magazine
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: store(-house), treasure. See also: Exodus 1:11; 2 Chronicles 8:6; 2 Chronicles 32:28.
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
ʼăsher
H834
"which"
Rel
This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.
Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when
Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.
בָּנָ֖ה
bânâh
H1129
"to build"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
The Hebrew word bânâh means to build something, like a house or a family. It can also mean to establish or repair something, and is used in various contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: 1) to build, rebuild, establish, cause to continue 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to build, rebuild 1a2) to build a house (ie, establish a family) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be built 1b2) to be rebuilt 1b3) established (of restored exiles) (fig.) 1b4) established (made permanent) 1b5) to be built up (of childless wife becoming the mother of a family through the children of a concubine) Aramaic equivalent: be.nah (בְּנָה "to build" H1124)
Usage: Occurs in 345 OT verses. KJV: (begin to) build(-er), obtain children, make, repair, set (up), [idiom] surely. See also: Genesis 2:22; 1 Kings 8:48; 2 Chronicles 20:8.
בַּ/חֲמָֽת
Chămâth
H2574
"Hamath"
Prep | N-proper
Hamath is an ancient city in Syria, mentioned in 2 Kings as a key location. It was a major city in the region, known for its fortress.
Definition: § Hamath = "fortress" the principle city of upper Syria in the valley of the Orontes
Usage: Occurs in 33 OT verses. KJV: Hamath, Hemath. See also: Numbers 13:21; 1 Chronicles 18:9; Isaiah 10:9.
Study Notes — 2 Chronicles 8:4
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 8:4
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 8:4
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 8:4
- Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 8:4
- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 8:4
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 8:4
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 8:4
Context — Solomon’s Additional Achievements
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, 6as 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.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Kings 9:17–19 | 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. |
2 Chronicles 8:4 Summary
This verse tells us that Solomon built a city called Tadmor in the wilderness, in addition to other store cities in Hamath. This shows that Solomon was a wise and powerful leader who was able to build and establish many cities, just like God had promised to bless him, as stated in 2 Samuel 7:12-13. Solomon's building projects demonstrate his trust in God's provision and faithfulness, and we can learn from his example by trusting in God's goodness and provision in our own lives, as encouraged in Psalm 37:3-7. By looking at Solomon's life and reign, we can see the importance of trusting in God and using our talents and resources to build up His kingdom.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of Tadmor in the Bible?
Tadmor, also known as Palmyra, was an important city in the wilderness that Solomon built, as mentioned in 2 Chronicles 8:4, showcasing his vast influence and power, much like other kings who built cities to establish their dominance, as seen in 1 Kings 9:17-19.
Why did Solomon build store cities in Hamath?
Solomon built store cities in Hamath to store supplies and provisions for his army and people, as stated in 2 Chronicles 8:4, demonstrating his wise leadership and preparation, similar to the instructions given in Deuteronomy 14:28-29 for storing tithes and provisions.
What can we learn from Solomon's building projects?
We can learn from Solomon's building projects that he was a man of great vision, leadership, and faith, as seen in 2 Chronicles 8:4, and that God blessed his efforts, as promised in Proverbs 10:22, which says that the blessing of the Lord makes rich.
How does this verse relate to Solomon's overall reign?
This verse shows Solomon's continued expansion and establishment of his kingdom, as described in 1 Kings 4:20-21, where it says that Solomon's kingdom was at peace, and his people were prosperous, demonstrating God's faithfulness to His promises, as stated in 2 Samuel 7:12-13.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can use my skills and resources to build up God's kingdom, just like Solomon used his wealth and influence to build cities and storehouses?
- How can I apply the principles of wise leadership and preparation, as demonstrated by Solomon in 2 Chronicles 8:4, to my own life and responsibilities?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to trust in God's faithfulness and provision, just like Solomon did when he built Tadmor in the wilderness?
- In what ways can I use my talents and abilities to serve others and bring glory to God, as Solomon did through his building projects?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 8:4
And built Tadmor in the wilderness,.... Of which [See comments on 1 Kings 9:18] and all the storehouses which he built in Hamath; a country in Syria, which he made himself master of, and where he
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 8:4
And he built Tadmor in the wilderness, and all the store cities, which he built in Hamath. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 8:4
Of this and the following verses, See Poole "", &c.
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 8:4
2 Chronicles 8:4 And he built Tadmor in the wilderness, and all the store cities, which he built in Hamath.Ver. 4. And he built Tadmor, &c.] See 1 Kings 9:18-19.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 8:4
(4) And he built Tadmor in the wilderness.—That is, Palmyra, in the wilderness, on the traders’ route between the coast and Thapsacuson the Euphrates. See 1 Kings 9:18, where Tamar or Tammor of the Heb. text is explained by the margin to mean Tadmor; and the epithet, “in the wilderness,” seems certainly to identify the two names. That Solomon was the founder of Palmyra is the tradition of the country to this day. And all the store cities, which he built in Hamath.—1 Kings 9:19 mentions these cities, but not their locality. They were no doubt “places of arms,” and served as outposts against the hostile neighbouring kingdom of Zobah-Damascus. (See 1 Kings 11:23-25.) So far as they lay on the caravan route, they would serve also as victualling stations. (Comp. 2 Chronicles 32:28.)
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 8:4
Verse 4. Tadmor] Palmyra. 1Kg 9:18, for an account of this superb city.
Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 8:4
4. Tadmor in the wilderness] Palmyra (Bädeker, p. 364) is meant, a city on an oasis N.E. of Damascus half way between Damascus and the Euphrates. Apart from this passage of Chron. it first appears in history in b.c. 34, when it was threatened with attack by Mark Antony. This silence of history for a thousand years casts a doubt on the belief that Tadmor (Palmyra) is as old as the time of Solomon, and the doubt is strengthened by a reference to the parallel passage (1 Kings 9:18), for there (1) the text (C’thib) has “Tamar,” with “Tadmor” as marginal reading (K’ri), and (2) Tamar (Tadmor) is associated with Gezer, Bethhoron, and Baalath, cities either in Judah or on its borders. Probably therefore the marginal reading Tadmor in 1 Kin. is due to the influence of 2 Chr., and the text of 1 Kin. (“Tamar”) is correct. The city built by Solomon was probably a Tamar in the south of Judah.