2 Chronicles 8:17

17 Then Solomon went to Ezion-Geber, and to Elath, on the edge of the sea 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 And they did not turn aside from the commandment of the king concerning the priests and the Levites concerning anything, and concerning the treasury rooms.

16 And Solomon accomplished all the work from the day the foundation stone [was laid for] the house of Yahweh until its completion, and the house of Yahweh was finished.

17 Then Solomon went to Ezion-Geber, and to Elath, on the edge of the sea in the land of Edom.

18 And Huram sent to him, by the hand of his servants, ships and servants knowledgeable of the sea. And they went with the servants of Solomon to Ophir, and from there they collected four hundred and fifty talents of gold and brought it to King Solomon.