2 Chronicles 8:5 akjv — Also he built Bethhoron the upper, and Bethhoron the nether, fenced cities, with walls, gates, and bars;

American King James Version

"Also he built Bethhoron the upper, and Bethhoron the nether, fenced cities, with walls, gates, and bars; "

— 2 Chronicles 8:5, American King James Version

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2 Chronicles 8 — Context

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That the cities which Huram had restored to Solomon, Solomon built them, and caused the children of Israel to dwell there.

3

And Solomon went to Hamathzobah, and prevailed against it.

4

And he built Tadmor in the wilderness, and all the store cities, which he built in Hamath.

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Also he built Bethhoron the upper, and Bethhoron the nether, fenced cities, with walls, gates, and bars;

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And Baalath, and all the store cities that Solomon had, and all the chariot cities, and the cities of the horsemen, and all that Solomon desired to build in Jerusalem, and in Lebanon, and throughout all the land of his dominion. ¶

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As for all the people that were left of the Hittites, and the Amorites, and the Perizzites, and the Hivites, and the Jebusites, which were not of Israel,

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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 8:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 8:5 say?
2 Chronicles 8:5 in the American King James Version reads: “Also he built Bethhoron the upper, and Bethhoron the nether, fenced cities, with walls, gates, and bars; ”
Where is 2 Chronicles 8:5 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 8:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 8, verse 5.
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 8:5.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 8:5 in?
2 Chronicles 8:5 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 8:5?
2 Chronicles 8:5 reads (AKJV): “Also he built Bethhoron the upper, and Bethhoron the nether, fenced cities, with walls, gates, and bars; ” 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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