15 They did not deviate from the king's commands to the priests or to the Levites in any matter, including that of the treasuries.
15 And they departed not from the commandment of the king unto the priests and Levites concerning any matter, or concerning the treasures.
15 And they did not turn aside from what the king had commanded the priests and Levites concerning any matter and concerning the treasuries.
15 The king's directions to the priests and Levites and financial stewards were kept right down to the fine print - no innovations - including the treasuries.
15 They did not depart from the command of the king to the priests and Levites concerning any matter or concerning the treasuries.
15 Solomon did not deviate in any way from David's commands concerning the priests and Levites and the treasuries.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 8:15
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Solomon's buildings and trade.
It sometimes requires more wisdom and resolution to govern a family in the fear of God, than to govern a kingdom with reputation. The difficulty is increased, when a man has a hinderance instead of a help meet in the wife of his bosom. Solomon kept up the holy sacrifices, according to the law of Moses. In vain had the altar been built, in vain had fire come down from heaven, if sacrifices had not been constantly brought. Spiritual sacrifices are required of us, which we are to bring daily and weekly; it is good to be in a settled method of devotion. When the service of the temple was put into good order, it is said, The house of the Lord was perfected. The work was the main matter, not the place; the temple was unfinished till all this was done. Canaan was a rich country, and yet must send to Ophir for gold The Israelites were a wise people, but must be beholden to the king of Tyre for men that had knowledge of the seas. Grace, and not gold, is the best riches, and acquaintance with God and his law, the best knowledge. Leaving the children of this world to scramble for the toys of this world, may we, as the children of God, lay up our treasure in heaven, that where our treasure is, our hearts also may be.