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He made in Jerusalem engines, invented by skillful men, to be on the towers and on the battlements, with which to shoot arrows and great stones. His name spread far abroad; for he was marvelously helped, until he was strong.
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The Source of Strength
The verse states Uzziah "was marvellously helped, till he was strong." Commentators emphasize that Uzziah's fame, innovative technology, and military might were not his own achievements but direct gifts from God. This serves as a powerful reminder that all true and lasting success is a result of seeking and relying on the Lord's help.
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2 Chronicles
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Uzziah’s engines seem to have corresponded to the Roman ballista and catapult, respectively. The ballista, which threw stones, was known to the Ass…
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
And he made in Jerusalem engines, invented by cunning men, to be on the towers, and upon the bulwarks, t…
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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…
