2 Chronicles 8:5

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

"Also he built Beth-horon the upper, and Beth-horon the nether, fenced cities, with walls, gates, and bars;" - 2 Chronicles 8:5
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What does 2 Chronicles 8:5 mean?

The verse 2 Chronicles 8:5 from the King James Version of the Bible states, "Also he built Bethhoron the upper, and Bethhoron the nether, fenced cities, with walls, gates, and bars." This verse is part of the Old Testament, specifically within the historical books of Chronicles…

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Fortifications of Faith: Learning from Solomon's Construction

In 2 Chronicles 8:5, we find a profound moment in the life of King Solomon, a leader renowned for his wisdom and his commitment to building not only structures but also the kingdom of Israel: "Also he built Beth-horon the upper, and Beth-horon the nether, fenced cities, with…

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A Prayer for Strengthened Foundations

Heavenly Father, As I bow before You in prayer, I am reminded of the mighty work accomplished by Your servant Solomon in 2 Chronicles 8:5, where it is written, "Also he built Beth-horon the upper, and Beth-horon the nether, fenced cities, with walls, gates, and bars." Lord, just…

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2 Chronicles 8:5 - "Also he built Beth-horon the upper, and Beth-horon the nether, fenced cities, with walls, gates, and bars;"
1 Chronicles 8:5 - "And Gera, and Shephuphan, and Huram."
2 Chronicles 5:8 - "For the cherubims spread forth their wings over the place of the ark, and the cherubims covered the ark and the staves thereof above."
"And Gera, and Shephuphan, and Huram." - 1 Chronicles 8:5
1 Chronicles 2:8 - "And the sons of Ethan; Azariah."
2 Chronicles 11:8 - "And Gath, and Mareshah, and Ziph,"
1 Chronicles 8:2 - "Nohah the fourth, and Rapha the fifth."
1 Chronicles 2:5 - "The sons of Pharez; Hezron, and Hamul."
"For the cherubims spread forth their wings over the place of the ark, and the cherubims covered the ark and the staves thereof above." - 2 Chronicles 5:8
2 Chronicles 8:3 - "And Solomon went to Hamath-zobah, and prevailed against it."
2 Chronicles 2:5 - "And the house which I build is great: for great is our God above all gods."
2 Chronicles 11:5 - "¶ And Rehoboam dwelt in Jerusalem, and built cities for defence in Judah."
1 Chronicles 5:8 - "And Bela the son of Azaz, the son of Shema, the son of Joel, who dwelt in Aroer, even unto Nebo and Baal-meon:"
2 Chronicles 8:2 - "That the cities which Huram had restored to Solomon, Solomon built them, and caused the children of Israel to dwell there."
2 Chronicles 5:5 - "And they brought up the ark, and the tabernacle of the congregation, and all the holy vessels that were in the tabernacle, these did the priests and the Levites bring up."
2 Chronicles 5:4 - "And all the elders of Israel came; and the Levites took up the ark."
2 Chronicles 24:8 - "And at the king's commandment they made a chest, and set it without at the gate of the house of the LORD."
"And the sons of Ethan; Azariah." - 1 Chronicles 2:8
"And Gath, and Mareshah, and Ziph," - 2 Chronicles 11:8
2 Chronicles 8:17 - "¶ Then went Solomon to Ezion-geber, and to Eloth, at the sea side in the land of Edom."
2 Chronicles 34:5 - "And he burnt the bones of the priests upon their altars, and cleansed Judah and Jerusalem."
2 Chronicles 20:8 - "And they dwelt therein, and have built thee a sanctuary therein for thy name, saying,"
2 Chronicles 8:8 - "But of their children, who were left after them in the land, whom the children of Israel consumed not, them did Solomon make to pay tribute until this day."
2 Chronicles 20:5 - "¶ And Jehoshaphat stood in the congregation of Judah and Jerusalem, in the house of the LORD, before the new court,"
2 Chronicles 33:5 - "And he built altars for all the host of heaven in the two courts of the house of the LORD."
2 Chronicles 31:8 - "And when Hezekiah and the princes came and saw the heaps, they blessed the LORD, and his people Israel."
2 Chronicles 8:4 - "And he built Tadmor in the wilderness, and all the store cities, which he built in Hamath."
2 Chronicles 12:8 - "Nevertheless they shall be his servants; that they may know my service, and the service of the kingdoms of the countries."
2 Chronicles 21:8 - "¶ In his days the Edomites revolted from under the dominion of Judah, and made themselves a king."