2 Chronicles 8:5

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

He rebuilt Upper and Lower Beth-horon as fortified cities with walls, gates, and bars,

American Standard Version (1901)

Also he built Beth-horon the upper, and Beth-horon the nether, fortified cities, with walls, gates, and bars;

Bible in Basic English

And of Beth-horon the higher and the lower, walled towns with walls and doorways and locks;

Douay-Rheims 1899

And he built Beth-horon the upper, and Beth-horon the nether, walled cities with Rates and bars and locks.

Free Bible Version

He rebuilt Upper and Lower Beth-horon, fortified cities with walls and barred gates,

Geneva Bible 1599

And he built Beth-horon the vpper, and Beth-horon the nether, cities defensed with walles, gates and barres:

King James (Authorized) Version

Also he built Beth-horon the upper, and Beth-horon the nether, fenced cities, with walls, gates, and bars;

Translation for Translators

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.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Also he built Beth Horon the Upper and Beth Horon the Lower, cities fortified with walls, gates, and bars.

Noah Webster Bible

Also he built Beth-horon the upper, and Beth-horon the nether, fortified cities, with walls, gates, and bars;

World English Bible

Also he built Beth Horon the upper and Beth Horon the lower, fortified cities with walls, gates, and bars;

Young's Literal Translation

And he buildeth Beth-Horon the upper, and Beth-Horon the lower — cities of defence, with walls, two-leaved doors, and bar —

Context

Solomon’s Additional Achievements

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.

Sermons

The Lord Stirred Up the Spirit of Cyrus.

F.B. Meyer

Summary

This verse describes the cities that King Solomon built, specifically mentioning Upper Beth Horon and Lower Beth Horon, fortified cities with walls, gates, and bars. Solomon's construction of these cities exemplifies his wisdom in fortifying strategic locations to protect his kingdom from potential enemies. It reflects Solomon's dedication to ensuring the security and prosperity of his people by establishing strongholds in key areas. The mention of these cities highlights Solomon's strategic military planning and his commitment to safeguarding the nation of Israel during his reign.

Commentary

John Gill
Tyndale

John Gill Bible Commentary

And Baalath,.... See Kg1 9:18. From hence, to the end of Ch2 8:11, it is the same with Kg1 9:19. See Gill on Kg1 9:19. Kg1 9:20. Kg1 9:21. Kg1 9:22. Kg1 9:23. Kg1 9:24. . 2 Chronicles 8:12 ch2 8:12 ch2 8:12 ch2 8:12Then Solomon offered burnt offerings to the Lord,.... Meaning not barely at the time he rebuilt the above cities, for it was his constant practice: on the altar of the Lord, which he had built before the porch; the brasen altar, which was at the entrance into the temple, within the court; of which see Ch2 4:1.

2 Chronicles 8:5

Solomon’s Additional Achievements

Scripture
Sermons
Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

He rebuilt Upper and Lower Beth-horon as fortified cities with walls, gates, and bars,

American Standard Version (1901)

Also he built Beth-horon the upper, and Beth-horon the nether, fortified cities, with walls, gates, and bars;

Bible in Basic English

And of Beth-horon the higher and the lower, walled towns with walls and doorways and locks;

Douay-Rheims 1899

And he built Beth-horon the upper, and Beth-horon the nether, walled cities with Rates and bars and locks.

Free Bible Version

He rebuilt Upper and Lower Beth-horon, fortified cities with walls and barred gates,

Geneva Bible 1599

And he built Beth-horon the vpper, and Beth-horon the nether, cities defensed with walles, gates and barres:

King James (Authorized) Version

Also he built Beth-horon the upper, and Beth-horon the nether, fenced cities, with walls, gates, and bars;

Translation for Translators

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.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Also he built Beth Horon the Upper and Beth Horon the Lower, cities fortified with walls, gates, and bars.

Noah Webster Bible

Also he built Beth-horon the upper, and Beth-horon the nether, fortified cities, with walls, gates, and bars;

World English Bible

Also he built Beth Horon the upper and Beth Horon the lower, fortified cities with walls, gates, and bars;

Young's Literal Translation

And he buildeth Beth-Horon the upper, and Beth-Horon the lower — cities of defence, with walls, two-leaved doors, and bar —

2 Chronicles 8:5

Verse

Context

Solomon’s Additional Achievements

Sermons

Summary

Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes

2 Chronicles 8:5

Solomon’s Additional Achievements

The Lord Stirred Up the Spirit of Cyrus.

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes