2 Chronicles 8:17Then went Solomon to Ezion Geber, and to Eloth, on the seashore in the land of Edom.
The setting
Red Sea coast, ~950 BC. Solomon establishes naval operations at Ezion-geber (modern Aqaba, Jordan). Desert kingdom builds its first fleet...
The emotion here: chronicling with admiration for Solomon's bold vision
The original word
Etsyon-geber (עֶצְיוֹן גֶּבֶר) — backbone of a man, referring to the port's strategic strength
Why it matters
Ezion-geber was Israel's only access to the Red Sea and Indian Ocean trade routes
Read with care
What most readers miss in 2 Chronicles 8:17
This landlocked desert kingdom had ZERO naval experience — Solomon was venturing into completely foreign territory
Common misconceptionPeople see this as just a trade route, but Solomon was transforming Israel from an agricultural nation into an international maritime power — like a farmer suddenly becoming a shipping magnate.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 2 Chronicles 8:17
Bible Genome reading
2 Chronicles 8:17 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
2 Chronicles 8:17 comes from the book of 2 Chronicles, written during the United Kingdom period. These words are attributed to Narrator. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 20% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include expansion, trade. Notable phrases: Ezion Geber; Eloth; land of Edom.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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