17<\/strong>. and Beth-horon the nether<\/em> ] This was one of two towns named respectively ‘upper’ and ‘nether’ Beth-horon which lay between Gibeon and Azekah, the one at the top of the ascent, the other in the valley westward. The latter, which is the place here mentioned, was important as forming a barrier against foes from the direction of Philistia and Egypt, and for this reason no doubt it was fortified by Solomon. In earlier history the place is famous for Joshua’s victory (Joshua 10<\/span>.) over the five kings of the Amorites, and later for the overthrow of the Syrian forces by Judas Maccabaeus (1 Maccabees 3.).<\/p>\n Beth-horon the nether – <\/B>See the marginal reference note.<\/P><\/p>\n In Benjamin, Jos 18:13<\/span>,14<\/span>; and Beth-horon the upper<\/I>, which is added 2Ch 8:5<\/span>, a city in the tribe of Ephraim, Jos 16:5<\/span>, possibly bordering upon Benjamin, and nigh unto the lower <\/P> Beth-horon; <\/B>which alone may be here mentioned, either because it was the more famous place, or because it needed more reparations. <\/P> <\/p>\n 17. Beth-horon the nether<\/B>situatedon the way from Joppa to Jerusalem and Gibeon; it required, from sopublic a road, to be strongly garrisoned.<\/P><\/p>\n And Solomon built Gezer<\/strong>,…. Rebuilt it, it having been burnt, at least great part of it, by Pharaoh when he took it:<\/p>\n and Bethhoron the nether<\/strong>; and the upper also, 2Ch 8:5<\/span>, which belonged to the tribe of Ephraim, and were on the borders of it, between that and Benjamin, Jos 16:3<\/span>.<\/p>\n (17) Beth-horon the nether.<\/strong>The name Beth-horon (the house of caves,) was given to two small towns or villages (still called Beit-r<\/em>), near Gezer, commanding the steep and rugged pass from the maritime plain, celebrated for three great victories of Israelthe great victory of Joshua (Joshua , 10), the victory of Judas Maccabus (1Ma. 3:13-24), and the last victory of the Jews over the Roman army of Cestius Gallus, before the fall of Jerusalem (Josephus, Wars of the Jews<\/em>, ii. 19). The lower Beth-horon stands On a low eminence on the edge of the plain.<\/p>\n 17<\/strong>. <\/strong> Solomon built Gezer <\/strong> That is, rebuilt and fortified the city on the ruined site of the former town. So doubtless of all the other cities mentioned in this chapter, which had existence before. The work of Solomon was that of rebuilding, repairing or enlarging, and fortifying. <\/p>\n Beth-horon the nether <\/strong> See on Jos 10:10<\/span>.<\/p>\n 1Ki 9:17 And Solomon built Gezer, and Bethhoron the nether,<\/p>\n Ver. 17. And Bethhoron, the nether.<\/strong> ] Yea, both the Bethhorons, nether and upper too. 2Ch 8:5 <\/p>\n built = rebuilt and fortified. <\/p>\n Bethhoron: Jos 16:3, Jos 19:44, Jos 21:22, 2Ch 8:4-6, 2Ch 8:7-18 <\/p>\n Reciprocal: Jos 10:33 – Gezer 1Ki 9:15 – Gezer 1Ki 12:25 – built 1Ch 7:24 – Bethhoron 2Ch 25:13 – Bethhoron<\/p>\n 1Ki 9:17-19. And Beth-horon the nether The lower Beth-horon, which was in the tribe of Benjamin, Jos 18:13. Baalath A city in the tribe of Dan, Jos 19:44. And Tadmor in the wilderness The name of this city signifies wonderful, or admirable, and it was so named, probably, from the singularity of the thing, in finding here springs and wells of water, and other conveniences to subsist a city, among such horrid and parched sands, with which it was on all sides surrounded. It is probable that Solomon built this city among the deserts to hinder the communication between the Syrians and the inhabitants of Mesopotamia, that they might not join their forces in confederacy together against the Israelites, as they had done in the time of David. This city appears to have been the same which was afterward called Palmyra by the Greeks, the ruins of which still remain. Some English gentlemen of credit and fortune visited it about the year 1750, who have published such a description of the exceeding magnificence and beauty of its ruins, at this day, as is astonishing. We refer our readers to that publication, not only that they may receive great pleasure, but great improvement; since it is not possible to conceive higher ideas of Solomons magnificence than these ruins present, nor more humiliating ideas of the vanity and weakness of all human splendour. See Messrs. Dawkins and Woods Ruins of Palmyra. In the land Of Hamath Zoba, a part of Syria, as is said 2Ch 8:3-4, which country Solomon had conquered. And all the cities of store that Solomon had Where he laid up corn against a time of need; or arms and ammunition in case of war. And cities for his chariots and his horsemen Which he had in great numbers.<\/p>\n And Solomon built Gezer, and Beth-horon the nether, 17. and Beth-horon the nether ] This was one of two towns named respectively ‘upper’ and ‘nether’ Beth-horon which lay between Gibeon and Azekah, the one at the top of the ascent, the other in the valley westward. 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Fuente: Companion Bible Notes, Appendices and Graphics<\/b><\/i><\/h4>\n
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