2 Chronicles 8:17 bbe — Then Solomon went to Ezion-geber and to Eloth by the sea in the land of Edom.

Bible in Basic English

"Then Solomon went to Ezion-geber and to Eloth by the sea in the land of Edom."

— 2 Chronicles 8:17, Bible in Basic English

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2 Chronicles 8 — Context

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And he gave the divisions of the priests their places for their work, as ordered by his father David, and to the Levites he gave their work of praise and waiting on the priests, to do what was needed day by day; and he gave the door-keepers their places in turn at every door; for so David, the man of God, had given orders.

15

All the orders given by the king to the priests and Levites, in connection with any business or stores, were done with care.

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And all the work of Solomon was complete, from the day when he put the base of the Lord's house in position, till Solomon had come to the end of building the Lord's house.

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Then Solomon went to Ezion-geber and to Eloth by the sea in the land of Edom.

18

And Huram sent him, by his servants, ships and experienced seamen, who went with the servants of Solomon to Ophir and came back with four hundred and fifty talents of gold, which they took to King Solomon.

2 Chronicles 8:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 8:17 say?
2 Chronicles 8:17 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Then Solomon went to Ezion-geber and to Eloth by the sea in the land of Edom.”
Where is 2 Chronicles 8:17 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 8:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 8, verse 17.
Who wrote 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 2 Chronicles about?
2 Chronicles narrates Solomon's reign and the kings of Judah down to the exile, with particular emphasis on the temple and faithful worship. It ends with Cyrus's decree authorizing the return — a note of hope for a people just home from Babylon.
What are the major themes of 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles explores themes including Temple, Worship, Faithful Kings, Reform, Return. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Chronicles 8:17.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 8:17 in?
2 Chronicles 8:17 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Chronicles 8:17?
2 Chronicles 8:17 reads (BBE): “Then Solomon went to Ezion-geber and to Eloth by the sea in the land of Edom.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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