Matthew Henry Presbyterian @wholebiblehenry

Here is, I. Solomon's devotion. The building of the temple was in order to the service of the temple. Whatever cost he was at in rearing the structure, if he had neglected the worship that was to be performed there, it would all have been to no purpose. Assisting the devotion of others will not atone for our own neglects. When Solomon had built the temple, 1.

Commenting on 2 Chronicles 8:12-18

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Reformed @jfbcommentary

Then went Solomon to Ezion-geber, and to Eloth--These two maritime ports were situated at the eastern gulf of the Red Sea, now called the Gulf of Akaba. Eloth is seen in the modern Akaba, Ezion-geber in El Gudyan [ROBINSON]. Solomon, determined to cultivate the arts of peace, was sagacious enough to perceive that his kingdom could become great and glorious only by encouraging a spirit...

Geneva Bible Notes Reformed @genevanotes

Then went Solomon to Eziongeber, and to Eloth, at the sea side in the land of Edom. (i) Meaning, the Red Sea.