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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.
2 Chronicles 8:2 — KJV
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2 Chronicles 8:2
King James Version (KJV)
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Commentary
Commentary on 2 Chronicles 8:2
Theological / DevotionalHuram had restored. Solomon gave Hiram 20 cities in Galilee in return for timber and gold, but Hiram was displeased with the payment (see on 1 Kings 9:11–13). It is thought that he may have returned the cities to Solomon, and that these are the cities Solomon now rebuilt.
To dwell there. The cities, being on the border of Tyre, were chiefly inhabited by Gentiles, but Solomon now colonized them with Israelites.
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