In this chapter we are told, I. What cities Solomon built, 2 Chron. 8:1-6. II. What workmen Solomon employed, 2 Chron. 8:7-10. III. What care he took about a proper settlement for his wife, 2 Chron. 8:11. IV. What a good method he put the temple-service into, 2 Chron. 8:12-16. V. What trading he had with foreign countries, 2 Chron. 8:17, 18.