2 Chronicles 8:5
“Also he built Bethhoron the upper, and Bethhoron the nether, fenced cities, with walls, gates, and bars;”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
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.…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Built - “Rebuilt,” or “repaired” (as in 2Ch 8:2). The two Beth-borons were both ancient cities (see Jos 10:10 note).
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Chronicles 8:1-11
This we had Kg1 9:10-24, and therefore shall only observe here,
I. Though Solomon was a man of great learning and…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Beth-horon the upper Not mentioned in the parallel passage (1Ki 9:17).
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