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And he made in Jerusalem engines, invented by skilful men, to be on the towers and upon the battlements, wherewith to shoot arrows and great stones. And his name spread far abroad; for he was marvellously helped, till he was strong.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Uzziah’s engines seem to have corresponded to the Roman ballista and catapult, respectively. The ballista, which threw stones, was known to the Ass…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

UZZIAH’S CAMPAIGNS, PUBLIC WORKS, AND MILITARY STRENGTH
(2 Chronicles 26:6–15).

This section is peculiar t…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And he made in Jerusalem engines, invented by cunning men, to
be on the towers, and upon the bulwarks, t…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

As long as Uzziah sought the Lord and was devoted to religion, God made him prosper. Only those prosper whom God makes to prosper, for prosperity i…

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