2 Chronicles 8:17

17 Then Solomon went to Ezion Geber and Elath on the coast of Edom.

2 Chronicles 8:17 in Other Translations

17 Then went Solomon to Eziongeber, and to Eloth, at the sea side in the land of Edom.

17 Then Solomon went to Ezion-geber and Eloth on the shore of the sea, in the land of Edom.

17 Later Solomon went to Ezion-geber and Elath, ports along the shore of the Red Sea in the land of Edom.

17 Then Solomon went to Ezion Geber and Elath on the coast of Edom.

17 At that time Solomon went to Ezion-geber and to Eloth on the seashore in the land of Edom.

2 Chronicles 8:17 Meaning and Commentary

Ver. 17-18. Then went Solomon to Eziongeber
Being now at leisure to look after his navy, to carry on merchandise; and of this, and the following verse, and the reconciliation of them with ( 1 Kings 9:26-28 ) , (See Gill on 1 Kings 9:26), (See Gill on 1 Kings 9:27), (See Gill on 1 Kings 9:28).

2 Chronicles 8:17 In-Context

15 They did not deviate from the king’s commands to the priests or to the Levites in any matter, including that of the treasuries.

16 All Solomon’s work was carried out, from the day the foundation of the temple of the LORD was laid until its completion. So the temple of the LORD was finished.

17 Then Solomon went to Ezion Geber and Elath on the coast of Edom.

18 And Hiram sent him ships commanded by his own men, sailors who knew the sea. These, with Solomon’s men, sailed to Ophir and brought back four hundred and fifty talents of gold, which they delivered to King Solomon.