2 Chronicles 8

2 Chronicles 8:1-9

Solomon’s greatness (8:1-9:31) Other building programs of Solomon are outlined. The Chronicler adds a note that the reason Solomon built a separate palace for his Egyptian wife was to preserve the holiness of the throne. This point is important to the Chronicler, who wants to show that the Davidic kings, on the whole, tried to remain faithful to God. He notes in addition that Solomon organized the temple services according to the plan that David had laid down . After outlining once more Solomon’s wisdom, commercial ability, fame and wealth , the Chronicler closes his record of Solomon’s reign. He makes no mention of Solomon’s idolatry and the judgment to which it was leading , for he is concerned with the continuation of the Davidic dynasty rather than with the failure of its kings .