King James Version
What Does 2 Chronicles 26:8 Mean?
“And the Ammonites gave gifts to Uzziah: and his name spread abroad even to the entering in of Egypt; for he strengthened himself exceedingly. spread: Heb. went”
Context
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And he went forth and warred against the Philistines, and brake down the wall of Gath, and the wall of Jabneh, and the wall of Ashdod, and built cities about Ashdod, and among the Philistines. about: or, in the country of Ashdod
7
And God helped him against the Philistines, and against the Arabians that dwelt in Gurbaal, and the Mehunims.
8
And the Ammonites gave gifts to Uzziah: and his name spread abroad even to the entering in of Egypt; for he strengthened himself exceedingly. spread: Heb. went
9
Moreover Uzziah built towers in Jerusalem at the corner gate, and at the valley gate, and at the turning of the wall, and fortified them. fortified: or, repaired
10
Also he built towers in the desert, and digged many wells: for he had much cattle, both in the low country, and in the plains: husbandmen also, and vine dressers in the mountains, and in Carmel: for he loved husbandry. digged: or, cut out many cisterns Carmel: or, fruitful fields husbandry: Heb. ground
Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(8) **The Ammonites.**—Old enemies of Judab (2Chronicles 20:1).
**Gave gifts.**—*Paid tribute.* Literally, *gave a present,* or *offering* (*minchāh*)*.*
**His name spread abroad even to the entering in of Egypt.**—See margin. His name and influence, like Solomon’s, extended to the Egyptian border.
**He strengthened himself exceedingly.**—*He showed strength, prevailed, made head* (Daniel 11:7; Daniel 11:32).
**Exceedingly.**—See the Notes on 1Chronicles 14:2; 1Chronicles 29:25. Syriac, “because he made much war.”
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
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