Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Chronicles 8:1-11
1. Solomon’s political success 8:1-11God blessed Solomon by giving him good relations with King Hiram of Tyre (2 Chronicles 8:1). Hiram evidently returned the cities Solomon had previously given to him (2 Chronicles 8:2; cf. 1 Kings 9:10-14). Then Solomon developed these towns. Solomon also captured more territory and fortified many cities."It seems safe to say that, following this action, Israel controlled more territory than at any other time in its history. In his day, Solomon was probably... read more
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Chronicles 8:10
10. two hundred and fifty that bare rule—(Compare 1 Kings 9:23). It is generally agreed that the text of one of these passages is corrupt. read more