2 Chronicles 8:5
2 Chronicles 8:5 in Multiple Translations
He rebuilt Upper and Lower Beth-horon as fortified cities with walls, gates, and bars,
Also he built Beth-horon the upper, and Beth-horon the nether, fenced cities, with walls, gates, and bars;
Also he built Beth-horon the upper, and Beth-horon the nether, fortified cities, with walls, gates, and bars;
And of Beth-horon the higher and the lower, walled towns with walls and doorways and locks;
He rebuilt Upper and Lower Beth-horon, fortified cities with walls and barred gates,
And he built Beth-horon the vpper, and Beth-horon the nether, cities defensed with walles, gates and barres:
And he buildeth Beth-Horon the upper, and Beth-Horon the lower — cities of defence, with walls, two-leaved doors, and bar —
Also he built Beth Horon the upper and Beth Horon the lower, fortified cities with walls, gates, and bars;
Also he built Beth-horon the upper, and Beth-horon the nether, fortified cities, with walls, gates, and bars;
And he built Beth-horon the upper, and Beth-horon the nether, walled cities with Rates and bars and locks.
They rebuilt Upper Beth-Horon town and Lower Beth-Horon city, and built walls around them with gates in the walls and bars to fasten the gates.
Berean Amplified Bible — 2 Chronicles 8:5
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2 Chronicles 8:5 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּ֜בֶן
אֶת
בֵּ֤ית
חוֹרוֹן֙
הָֽ/עֶלְי֔וֹן
וְ/אֶת
בֵּ֥ית
חוֹר֖וֹן
הַ/תַּחְתּ֑וֹן
עָרֵ֣י
מָצ֔וֹר
חוֹמ֖וֹת
דְּלָתַ֥יִם
וּ/בְרִֽיחַ
וַ/יִּ֜בֶן
bânâh
H1129
to build
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
בֵּ֤ית
Bêyth Chôwrôwn
H1032
Beth-horon
N-proper
חוֹרוֹן֙
Bêyth Chôwrôwn
H1032
Beth-horon
N-proper
הָֽ/עֶלְי֔וֹן
ʻelyôwn
H5945
high
Art | Adj
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
בֵּ֥ית
Bêyth Chôwrôwn
H1032
Beth-horon
N-proper
חוֹר֖וֹן
Bêyth Chôwrôwn
H1032
Beth-horon
N-proper
הַ/תַּחְתּ֑וֹן
tachtôwn
H8481
lower
Art | Adj
עָרֵ֣י
ʻîyr
H5892
excitement
N-fp
מָצ֔וֹר
mâtsôwr
H4692
siege
N-ms
חוֹמ֖וֹת
chôwmâh
H2346
wall
N-fp
דְּלָתַ֥יִם
deleth
H1817
door
N-fd
וּ/בְרִֽיחַ
bᵉrîyach
H1280
bar
Conj | N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Chronicles 8:5
וַ/יִּ֜בֶן
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.
בֵּ֤ית
Bêyth Chôwrôwn
H1032
"Beth-horon"
N-proper
Beth-horon means house of hollowness, referring to two places in Palestine. Lower Beth-horon is 800 feet below Upper Beth-horon in the mountains of Ephraim.
Definition: Beth-horon = "house of hollowness" Lower Beth-horon-town located 800 feet (245 m) lower than Upper Beth-horon on the mountains of Ephraim Combined with bet cho.ron (בֵּית חוֹרֹן "Beth-horon" H1032)
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: Beth-horon. See also: Joshua 10:10; Joshua 21:22; 2 Chronicles 25:13.
חוֹרוֹן֙
Bêyth Chôwrôwn
H1032
"Beth-horon"
N-proper
Beth-horon means house of hollowness, referring to two places in Palestine. Lower Beth-horon is 800 feet below Upper Beth-horon in the mountains of Ephraim.
Definition: Beth-horon = "house of hollowness" Lower Beth-horon-town located 800 feet (245 m) lower than Upper Beth-horon on the mountains of Ephraim Combined with bet cho.ron (בֵּית חוֹרֹן "Beth-horon" H1032)
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: Beth-horon. See also: Joshua 10:10; Joshua 21:22; 2 Chronicles 25:13.
הָֽ/עֶלְי֔וֹן
ʻelyôwn
H5945
"high"
Art | Adj
The Most High, a name for God emphasizing His supreme power and authority. It appears in Psalm 57:2, where David cries out to the Most High God for help, showing trust in God's power. This name highlights God's lofty position above all things.
Definition: adj 1) high, upper 1a) of Davidic king exalted above monarchs
Usage: Occurs in 53 OT verses. KJV: (Most, on) high(-er, -est), upper(-most). See also: Genesis 14:18; Psalms 47:3; Psalms 7:18.
וְ/אֶת
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.
בֵּ֥ית
Bêyth Chôwrôwn
H1032
"Beth-horon"
N-proper
Beth-horon means house of hollowness, referring to two places in Palestine. Lower Beth-horon is 800 feet below Upper Beth-horon in the mountains of Ephraim.
Definition: Beth-horon = "house of hollowness" Lower Beth-horon-town located 800 feet (245 m) lower than Upper Beth-horon on the mountains of Ephraim Combined with bet cho.ron (בֵּית חוֹרֹן "Beth-horon" H1032)
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: Beth-horon. See also: Joshua 10:10; Joshua 21:22; 2 Chronicles 25:13.
חוֹר֖וֹן
Bêyth Chôwrôwn
H1032
"Beth-horon"
N-proper
Beth-horon means house of hollowness, referring to two places in Palestine. Lower Beth-horon is 800 feet below Upper Beth-horon in the mountains of Ephraim.
Definition: Beth-horon = "house of hollowness" Lower Beth-horon-town located 800 feet (245 m) lower than Upper Beth-horon on the mountains of Ephraim Combined with bet cho.ron (בֵּית חוֹרֹן "Beth-horon" H1032)
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: Beth-horon. See also: Joshua 10:10; Joshua 21:22; 2 Chronicles 25:13.
הַ/תַּחְתּ֑וֹן
tachtôwn
H8481
"lower"
Art | Adj
Tachtown means lower or bottommost, describing something as the lowest or nethermost part. It is used to describe physical locations or positions.
Definition: lower, lowest, nether
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: lower(-est), nether(-most). See also: Joshua 16:3; Isaiah 22:9; Ezekiel 43:14.
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.
מָצ֔וֹר
mâtsôwr
H4692
"siege"
N-ms
This word refers to a siege or a place of entrenchment, like a fortress or stronghold. It's used in the Bible to describe a city under attack, such as in 2 Kings 17:5. It can also mean a defense or bulwark.
Definition: 1) siege-enclosure, siege, entrenchment, siege works 1a) siege 1b) enclosure, siege-works, rampart
Usage: Occurs in 26 OT verses. KJV: besieged, bulwark, defence, fenced, fortress, siege, strong (hold), tower. See also: Deuteronomy 20:19; Jeremiah 19:9; Psalms 31:22.
חוֹמ֖וֹת
chôwmâh
H2346
"wall"
N-fp
A wall of protection, like the walls of Jerusalem, provided safety and security for the people. It appears in the Bible as a physical barrier. The Israelites built walls around their cities for defense.
Definition: wall
Usage: Occurs in 123 OT verses. KJV: wall, walled. See also: Exodus 14:22; Nehemiah 6:15; Psalms 51:20.
דְּלָתַ֥יִם
deleth
H1817
"door"
N-fd
A door is something that swings, like the valve of a door or gate. In the Bible, doors can represent entrance or access, as seen in Psalm 141:3 where David asks God to set a door on his lips.
Definition: door (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 78 OT verses. KJV: door (two-leaved), gate, leaf, lid. (Psalm 141:3). See also: Genesis 19:6; 2 Chronicles 28:24; Psalms 78:23.
וּ/בְרִֽיחַ
bᵉrîyach
H1280
"bar"
Conj | N-ms
A bar or bolt, often made of wood, used to secure city gates or as a symbol of tribulation. It represents a fortress or a prison.
Definition: 1) bar 1a) of wood 1b) of city gates 2) of tribulation, a fortress, of the earth as a prison (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 37 OT verses. KJV: bar, fugitive. See also: Exodus 26:26; 2 Chronicles 14:6; Psalms 107:16.
Study Notes — 2 Chronicles 8:5
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 8:5
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 8:5
- Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 8:5
- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 8:5
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 8:5
- Barnes' Notes on 2 Chronicles 8:5
- Sermons on 2 Chronicles 8:5
Context — Solomon’s Additional Achievements
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. 7As for all the people who remained of the Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites (these people were not Israelites)—Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Chronicles 7:24 | His daughter was Sheerah, who built Lower and Upper Beth-horon, as well as Uzzen-sheerah. |
| 2 | Joshua 16:5 | This was the territory of the descendants of Ephraim by their clans: The border of their inheritance went from Ataroth-addar in the east to Upper Beth-horon |
| 3 | 2 Chronicles 14:7 | So he said to the people of Judah, “Let us build these cities and surround them with walls and towers, with doors and bars. The land is still ours because we have sought the LORD our God. We have sought Him and He has given us rest on every side.” So they built and prospered. |
| 4 | Joshua 16:3 | Then it descended westward to the border of the Japhletites as far as the border of Lower Beth-horon and on to Gezer, and it ended at the Sea. |
2 Chronicles 8:5 Summary
This verse tells us that King Solomon rebuilt and strengthened the cities of Upper and Lower Beth-horon, making them safe and secure for the people who lived there. He did this by building walls, gates, and bars, which were like a strong defense system. This shows us that Solomon was a wise and responsible leader who cared about the well-being of his people, just like God cares about us (as seen in Psalm 121:3-4). By rebuilding these cities, Solomon was able to provide a safe and stable place for his people to live and work, which is similar to how God provides for us and gives us a sense of security and peace (as seen in Philippians 4:7).
Frequently Asked Questions
What were the cities of Upper and Lower Beth-horon, and why were they important?
Upper and Lower Beth-horon were cities in the territory of Ephraim, and they were important because of their strategic location, which made them key to the defense of the kingdom of Israel, as seen in 2 Chronicles 25:13 and Joshua 16:3
What does it mean for a city to be 'fortified' in biblical times?
In biblical times, a fortified city was one that had walls, gates, and bars for protection, like the city of Jerusalem in 1 Kings 3:1, making it a safe place for its inhabitants to live and work
How does this verse relate to the rest of Solomon's building projects?
This verse is part of a larger description of Solomon's building projects, including the construction of the Temple in 1 Kings 5:1-6:38, and it shows how Solomon was working to strengthen and secure his kingdom
What can we learn from Solomon's attention to detail in rebuilding these cities?
We can learn from Solomon's example the importance of being diligent and thorough in our work, as seen in Colossians 3:23-24, and trusting in God's provision and guidance, as in Proverbs 3:5-6
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas of my life where I need to 'rebuild' and strengthen my defenses, and how can I trust God to guide me in this process?
- How can I apply the principle of being diligent and thorough in my work, as seen in Solomon's example, to my own life and responsibilities?
- What are some ways that I can use my resources and abilities to build up and strengthen the kingdom of God, as Solomon did in his own kingdom?
- How can I balance the need for security and protection with the need to trust in God's sovereignty and provision, as seen in Psalm 91:1-2?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 8:5
Also he built Bethhoron the upper, and Bethhoron the nether,.... Only mention is made of the latter in 1 Kings 9:17, fenced cities, with walls, gates, and bars; fortified cities in the tribe of Ephraim.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 8:5
And he built Tadmor in the wilderness, and all the store cities, which he built in Hamath. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 8:5
2 Chronicles 8:5 Also he built Bethhoron the upper, and Bethhoron the nether, fenced cities, with walls, gates, and bars;Ver. 5. Fenced cities.] To prevent and frighten an enemy.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 8:5
(5) Also.—And. 1 Kings 9:17, “And Solomon built Gezer, and Beth-horon the nether.” Built—i.e., fortified, as the rest of the verse explains. (See 1 Chronicles 7:24.) He built them as (or into) fenced cities, viz., walls, doors, and bar (Micah 7:12; Deuteronomy 3:5). This description is wanting in Kings.
Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 8:5
5. Beth-horon the upper] Not mentioned in the parallel passage (1 Kings 9:17).
Barnes' Notes on 2 Chronicles 8:5
Built - “Rebuilt,” or “repaired” (as in 2 Chronicles 8:2). The two Beth-borons were both ancient cities (see Joshua 10:10 note).
Sermons on 2 Chronicles 8:5
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Seek My Face by Richard Owen Roberts | This sermon emphasizes the importance of seeking and surrendering to the Lord, highlighting the need for continuous seeking of God's face, repentance, and faith. It warns against c |