Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible
2 Chronicles 8 - Introduction
VIII
SOLOMON’S GOVERNMENT AND EXTERNAL
GLORY. — His DEATH (2 Chronicles 8-9).
2 Chronicles 8 Solomon’s public works. — Forced labour. — Religion. — Maritime commerce. (Comp. 1 Kings 9:10.)
(a) PUBLIC WORKS, BUILDING AND FORTIFICATION OF TOWNS (2 Chronicles 8:1).