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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
19th Century
Anglican
UZZIAH’S CAMPAIGNS, PUBLIC WORKS, AND MILITARY STRENGTH (2 Chronicles 26:6–15).
This section is peculiar t…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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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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…