2Ch 8:3 | TNotes | STEP | 8:3 This verse is the only reference in Chronicles of Solomon’s military accomplishments; he was known as a man of peace (1 Chr 22:9 ). The kingdoms of David and Solomon extended to Hamath-zobah in the far north on the Orontes River. King Toi, the ruler of Hamath, sought David’s support against Hadadezer, king of Zobah (1 Chr 18:9-10 ). Hadadezer was also referred to as the king of Zobah-Hamath (1 Chr 18:3 ). Solomon conducted an expedition against this territory to maintain the stability of his kingdom’s northern border.

b1 Chr 22:9►

c1 Chr 18:9-10►

d1 Chr 18:3►

‏ 2 Chronicles 8:3

8:3 ^a This verse is the only reference in Chronicles of Solomon’s military accomplishments; he was known as a man of peace (1 Chr 22:9 ^b). The kingdoms of David and Solomon extended to Hamath-zobah in the far north on the Orontes River. King Toi, the ruler of Hamath, sought David’s support against Hadadezer, king of Zobah (1 Chr 18:9-10 ^c). Hadadezer was also referred to as the king of Zobah-Hamath (1 Chr 18:3 ^d). Solomon conducted an expedition against this territory to maintain the stability of his kingdom’s northern border.