Translations
Modern
Then Solomon went to Hamath-zobah and captured it.
Traditional
And Solomon went to Hamath–zobah, and prevailed against it.
Literal
And Solomon went to Hamath-zobah and seized it.
Latin
Abiit quoque in Emath Suba, et obtinuit eam.
Original
Hebrew
English
Then Solomon went to Hamath-zobah and captured it.
Notes
This verse is the only mention in Chronicles of Solomon’s military achievements; he was known as a man of peace (1 Chronicles 22:9). The kingdoms of David and Solomon reached Hamath-zobah in the far north on the Orontes River. King Toi, the ruler of Hamath, sought David’s help against Hadadezer, the king of Zobah (1 Chronicles 18:9–10). Hadadezer was also called the king of Zobah-Hamath (1 Chronicles 18:3). Solomon led an expedition to this area to keep his kingdom’s northern border stable.
Theme notes and profiles
Parallels
People
Solomon: Son of David, king of Israel, known for his wisdom
Places
Zobah: An Aramean kingdom, enemy of Israel during David's reign
Glossary
Chronicles, Books of First and Second Genealogy Hamath Hamath-Zobah Huram Orontes