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He built towers in the wilderness, and hewed out many cisterns, for he had much cattle; in the lowland also, and in the plain: [and he had] farmers and vineyard keepers in the mountains and in the fruitful fields; for he loved farming.

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Wise Stewardship of Resources

Commentators explain that King Uzziah's success wasn't passive. He actively built infrastructure like towers for security and cisterns for water to support his kingdom's economy across various regions. This demonstrates a leader's responsibility to wisely manage and develop the resources God provides, ensuring the protection and prosperity of the land and its people.

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2 Chronicles

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 2 Chronicles 26:10

18th Century

Theologian

He built towers in the desert. These were refuges for the flocks and the herdsmen in the wild pasture country on the borders of the Holy Lan…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 2 Chronicles 26:6–15

19th Century

Bishop

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

This section is peculiar t…

John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Chronicles 26:10

17th Century

Pastor

Also he built towers in the desert
In the desert of Arabia, to protect travellers from thieves and robbers, and part…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 2 Chronicles 26:1–15

17th Century

Minister

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…