2 Chronicles 8:8 cpdv — those of their sons and their posterity whom the sons of Israel had not put to death, Solomon subjugated as tributaries…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"those of their sons and their posterity whom the sons of Israel had not put to death, Solomon subjugated as tributaries, even to this day. "

— 2 Chronicles 8:8, Catholic Public Domain Version

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2 Chronicles 8 — Context

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And he built upper Beth-horon and lower Beth-horon, as walled cities, having gates and bars and locks,

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as well as Baalath, and all the very strong cities which were of Solomon, and all the cities of the chariots, and the cities of the horsemen. Everything whatsoever that Solomon willed and decided, he built in Jerusalem, and in Lebanon, and throughout the entire land of his authority.

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All the people who had been left from the Hittites, and the Amorites, and the Perizzites, and the Hivites, and the Jebusites, those who were not from the stock of Israel,

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those of their sons and their posterity whom the sons of Israel had not put to death, Solomon subjugated as tributaries, even to this day.

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But he did not appoint anyone from the sons of Israel to serve in the works of the king. For they were men of war, and first rulers, and commanders of his chariots and horsemen.

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Now all the leaders of the army of king Solomon were two hundred fifty, who were instructing the people.

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Truly, he transferred the daughter of Pharaoh, from the City of David, to the house that he had built for her. For the king said: “My wife shall not live in the house of David, king of Israel, for it has been sanctified. For the ark of the Lord has entered into it.”

2 Chronicles 8:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 8:8 say?
2 Chronicles 8:8 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “those of their sons and their posterity whom the sons of Israel had not put to death, Solomon subjugated as tributaries, even to this day. ”
Where is 2 Chronicles 8:8 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 8:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 8, verse 8.
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 8:8.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 8:8 in?
2 Chronicles 8:8 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 8:8?
2 Chronicles 8:8 reads (CPDV): “those of their sons and their posterity whom the sons of Israel had not put to death, Solomon subjugated as tributaries, even to this day. ” 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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