2 Chronicles 8:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Chronicles 8:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Chronicles 8:17 is a verse from the book of 2 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Then went Solomon to Eziongeber, and to Eloth, at the sea side in the land of Edom. Eloth: also called, Elath" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Chronicles 8:17 — KJV
“Then went Solomon to Eziongeber, and to Eloth, at the sea side in the land of Edom. Eloth: also called, Elath”
— 2 Chronicles 8:17 (KJV)
2 Chronicles 8:17 in Context — About the Book of 2 Chronicles
2 Chronicles follows the kings of Judah from Solomon's temple dedication to the Babylonian exile, spotlighting every revival along the way. Its most quoted promise — if my people humble themselves and pray — remains the Bible's clearest formula for national and personal restoration.
Cross-References for 2 Chronicles 8:17
“And king Solomon made a navy of ships in Eziongeber, which is beside Eloth, on the shore of the Red sea, in the land of Edom. shore: Heb. lip”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 8:17: solomon, eziongeber, eloth
“Then they went along through the wilderness, and compassed the land of Edom, and the land of Moab, and came by the east side of the land of Moab, and pitched on the other side of Arnon, but came not within the border of Moab: for Arnon was the border of Moab.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 8:17: then, went, side
“Until the LORD have given your brethren rest, as he hath given you, and they also have possessed the land which the LORD your God giveth them: then ye shall return unto the land of your possession, and enjoy it, which Moses the LORD'S servant gave you on this side Jordan toward the sunrising.”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 8:17: then, side, land
“Then the five men departed, and came to Laish, and saw the people that were therein, how they dwelt careless, after the manner of the Zidonians, quiet and secure; and there was no magistrate in the land, that might put them to shame in any thing; and they were far from the Zidonians, and had no business with any man. Laish: also called, Leshem magistrate: Heb. possessor, or, heir of restraints”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 8:17: then, land, also
“Who smote Abimelech the son of Jerubbesheth? did not a woman cast a piece of a millstone upon him from the wall, that he died in Thebez? why went ye nigh the wall? then say thou, Thy servant Uriah the Hittite is dead also. Jerubbesheth: also called, Jerubbaal”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 8:17: then, went, also
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