1. καὶ ἐγένετο μετὰ εἴκοσι ἔτη ἐν οἷς ᾠκοδόμησεν Σαλωμων τὸν οἶκον κυρίου καὶ τὸν οἶκον ἑαυτοῦ
2. καὶ τὰς πόλεις ἃς ἔδωκεν Χιραμ τῷ Σαλωμων ᾠκοδόμησεν αὐτὰς Σαλωμων καὶ κατῴκισεν ἐκεῖ τοὺς υἱοὺς Ισραηλ
3. καὶ ἦλθεν Σαλωμων εἰς Αιμαθ Σωβα καὶ κατίσχυσεν αὐτήν
4. καὶ ᾠκοδόμησεν τὴν Θεδμορ ἐν τῇ ἐρήμῳ καὶ πάσας τὰς πόλεις τὰς ὀχυράς ἃς ᾠκοδόμησεν ἐν Ημαθ
5. καὶ ᾠκοδόμησεν τὴν Βαιθωρων τὴν ἄνω καὶ τὴν Βαιθωρων τὴν κάτω πόλεις ὀχυράς τείχη πύλαι καὶ μοχλοί
6. καὶ τὴν Βααλαθ καὶ πάσας τὰς πόλεις τὰς ὀχυράς αἳ ἦσαν τῷ Σαλωμων καὶ πάσας τὰς πόλεις τῶν ἁρμάτων καὶ τὰς πόλεις τῶν ἱππέων καὶ ὅσα ἐπεθύμησεν Σαλωμων κατὰ τὴν ἐπιθυμίαν τοῦ οἰκοδομῆσαι ἐν Ιερουσαλημ καὶ ἐν τῷ Λιβάνῳ καὶ ἐν πάσῃ τῇ βασιλείᾳ αὐτοῦ
7. πᾶς ὁ λαὸς ὁ καταλειφθεὶς ἀπὸ τοῦ Χετταίου καὶ τοῦ Αμορραίου καὶ τοῦ Φερεζαίου καὶ τοῦ Ευαίου καὶ τοῦ Ιεβουσαίου οἳ οὔκ εἰσιν ἐκ τοῦ Ισραηλ
8. ἦσαν ἐκ τῶν υἱῶν αὐτῶν τῶν καταλειφθέντων μετ’ αὐτοὺς ἐν τῇ γῇ οὓς οὐκ ἐξωλέθρευσαν οἱ υἱοὶ Ισραηλ καὶ ἀνήγαγεν αὐτοὺς Σαλωμων εἰς φόρον ἕως τῆς ἡμέρας ταύτης
9. καὶ ἐκ τῶν υἱῶν Ισραηλ οὐκ ἔδωκεν Σαλωμων εἰς παῖδας τῇ βασιλείᾳ αὐτοῦ ὅτι αὐτοὶ ἄνδρες πολεμισταὶ καὶ ἄρχοντες καὶ δυνατοὶ καὶ ἄρχοντες ἁρμάτων καὶ ἱππέων
10. καὶ οὗτοι ἄρχοντες τῶν προστατῶν βασιλέως Σαλωμων πεντήκοντα καὶ διακόσιοι ἐργοδιωκτοῦντες ἐν τῷ λαῷ
11. καὶ τὴν θυγατέρα Φαραω Σαλωμων ἀνήγαγεν ἐκ πόλεως Δαυιδ εἰς τὸν οἶκον ὃν ᾠκοδόμησεν αὐτῇ ὅτι εἶπεν οὐ κατοικήσει ἡ γυνή μου ἐν πόλει Δαυιδ τοῦ βασιλέως Ισραηλ ὅτι ἅγιός ἐστιν οὗ εἰσῆλθεν ἐκεῖ κιβωτὸς κυρίου
12. τότε ἀνήνεγκεν Σαλωμων ὁλοκαυτώματα τῷ κυρίῳ ἐπὶ τὸ θυσιαστήριον ὃ ᾠκοδόμησεν ἀπέναντι τοῦ ναοῦ
13. καὶ κατὰ τὸν λόγον ἡμέρας ἐν ἡμέρᾳ τοῦ ἀναφέρειν κατὰ τὰς ἐντολὰς Μωυσῆ ἐν τοῖς σαββάτοις καὶ ἐν τοῖς μησὶν καὶ ἐν ταῖς ἑορταῖς τρεῖς καιροὺς τοῦ ἐνιαυτοῦ ἐν τῇ ἑορτῇ τῶν ἀζύμων καὶ ἐν τῇ ἑορτῇ τῶν ἑβδομάδων καὶ ἐν τῇ ἑορτῇ τῶν σκηνῶν
14. καὶ ἔστησεν κατὰ τὴν κρίσιν Δαυιδ τὰς διαιρέσεις τῶν ἱερέων κατὰ τὰς λειτουργίας αὐτῶν καὶ οἱ Λευῖται ἐπὶ τὰς φυλακὰς αὐτῶν τοῦ αἰνεῖν καὶ λειτουργεῖν κατέναντι τῶν ἱερέων κατὰ τὸν λόγον ἡμέρας ἐν τῇ ἡμέρᾳ καὶ οἱ πυλωροὶ κατὰ τὰς διαιρέσεις αὐτῶν εἰς πύλην καὶ πύλην ὅτι οὕτως ἐντολαὶ Δαυιδ ἀνθρώπου τοῦ θεοῦ
15. οὐ παρῆλθον τὰς ἐντολὰς τοῦ βασιλέως περὶ τῶν ἱερέων καὶ τῶν Λευιτῶν εἰς πάντα λόγον καὶ εἰς τοὺς θησαυρούς
16. καὶ ἡτοιμάσθη πᾶσα ἡ ἐργασία ἀφ’ ἧς ἡμέρας ἐθεμελιώθη ἕως οὗ ἐτελείωσεν Σαλωμων τὸν οἶκον κυρίου
17. τότε ᾤχετο Σαλωμων εἰς Γασιωνγαβερ καὶ εἰς τὴν Αιλαθ τὴν παραθαλασσίαν ἐν γῇ Ιδουμαίᾳ
18. καὶ ἀπέστειλεν Χιραμ ἐν χειρὶ παίδων αὐτοῦ πλοῖα καὶ παῖδας εἰδότας θάλασσαν καὶ ᾤχοντο μετὰ τῶν παίδων Σαλωμων εἰς Σωφιρα καὶ ἔλαβον ἐκεῖθεν τετρακόσια καὶ πεντήκοντα τάλαντα χρυσίου καὶ ἦλθον πρὸς τὸν βασιλέα Σαλωμων
Footnotes:
8:1-6 - Solomon completes the construction of the Temple and begins other infrastructure projects, demonstrating his wisdom and vision as a leader. This reflects the development and prosperity under his rule (see also 1 Kings 9:10-14 and Proverbs 21:5).
8:7-9 - The imposition of tribute on the defeated peoples highlights Israel's sovereignty and wise stewardship of resources. This illustrates Israel's role as a strong kingdom under Solomon's leadership (see also Psalm 72:8-11 and Ecclesiastes 3:1-8).
8:10-11 - The appointment of the Levites for worship demonstrates the importance of proper worship to God. The organization of worship is crucial to maintaining holiness and order in worship (see also Numbers 3:5-10 and Colossians 3:23).
8:12-14 - Solomon establishes Temple worship according to the instructions given by his father, David. Continuity in worship reflects faithfulness to tradition and God's will (see also 1 Chronicles 28:11-13 and Hebrews 10:24-25).
8:15-18 - Solomon's commercial relations demonstrate the kingdom's expansion and the pursuit of strategic alliances. This highlights the importance of wisdom in international relations (see also Proverbs 16:3 and James 3:17-18).
Verses related to II Crônicas, 8:
2 Chronicles chapter 8 summarizes Solomon's accomplishments. How does a prosperous kingdom develop? This comprehensive text describes the cities built by Solomon, his military and commercial conquests, and the organization of Temple worship. The chapter explores themes such as national expansion, administrative wisdom, and fidelity to divine commandments. Solomon balances secular development with spiritual devotion. 2 Chronicles 8 offers an overview of the height of the united kingdom of Israel. Consider with us five biblical passages that illuminate the eternal principles of this panoramic chapter.
1 Kings 9:10-14: "After twenty years, during which Solomon built the two buildings, the temple of the Lord and the royal palace, King Solomon presented Hiram, king of Tire, with twenty cities in Galilee, because Hiram had provided him with all the cedar and pine wood and all the gold he wanted. Hiram, king of Tyre, went to see the cities that Solomon had given him, but he was not satisfied with them. 'What cities are these that you gave me, my brother?', he asked. And he called them the land of Kabul, a name they still have today. Hiram had sent the king four tons of gold." - This passage provides additional details about the relationship between Solomon and Hiram, complementing the account in 2 Chronicles 8:1-2.
1 Kings 3:1: "Solomon made an alliance with Pharaoh, king of Egypt, by marrying his daughter. He brought her to the city of David until he finished building his palace, the temple of the Lord, and the walls around Jerusalem." - This verse mentions Solomon's marriage to Pharaoh's daughter, providing context for 2 Chronicles 8:11.
Exodus 23:32-33: "Do not make an alliance with them or their gods. Do not allow them to live in your land, lest they make you sin against me, for you would certainly fall into the worship of their gods, and that would be a trap for you." - This commandment contrasts with Solomon's actions described in 2 Chronicles 8, where he makes alliances with foreign nations.
Deuteronomy 17:16-17: "The king, however, must not acquire a large quantity of horses for himself, nor will he make the people return to Egypt to acquire more horses, for the Lord said to them: 'You will never return this way again'. Nor should he take many wives for himself, lest his heart go astray. You will not accumulate a large amount of silver and gold." - These instructions for the kings of Israel contrast with Solomon's actions described in 2 Chronicles 8, where he accumulates wealth and makes foreign alliances.
1 Corinthians 3:16-17: "Do you not know that you are God's temple and that the Spirit of God dwells in you? If anyone destroys the sanctuary of God, God will destroy him; for the sanctuary of God, which is you, is holy." - Paul uses the metaphor of the temple, central to 2 Chronicles 8, to describe believers as God's dwelling place.
FAQ:
What were Solomon's main buildings besides the temple?
In addition to the temple, Solomon built a royal palace, fortified cities, and various infrastructures to strengthen Israel, including the cities of Hazor, Megiddo, and Gezer. (2 Chronicles 8:1-6)
How did Solomon make alliances with other peoples?
Solomon made alliances with King Hiram and other neighboring peoples, establishing trade and diplomatic agreements that benefited the kingdom of Israel. (2 Chronicles 8:1-2)
What did Solomon do with the conquered cities?
Solomon rebuilt the conquered cities, strengthening their defenses and establishing a network of strategically located cities to protect Israel. (2 Chronicles 8:2)
How did Solomon manage Israel's trade and economy?
Solomon established trade routes with other countries, especially with Tyre, bringing valuable resources such as gold, silver, and cedar to strengthen Israel's economy. (2 Chronicles 8:17-18)
What did Solomon do to maintain temple worship?
Solomon organized the priests and Levites to maintain continuous worship at the temple, ensuring that sacrifices and religious services were performed according to God’s law. (2 Chronicles 8:14-15)
