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God helped him against the Philistines, and against the Arabians who lived in Gur-baal, and the Meunim.

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Success is God's Gift

Commentators like John Gill and Matthew Henry stress that Uzziah's military victories were not achieved by his own strength or strategy. The verse explicitly states, "And God helped him," making it clear that his success was a direct gift from God, a reward for his faithfulness at that time.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 2 Chronicles 26:7

18th Century

Theologian

For more on the Mehunims or Maonites, see the note on Judges 10:12.

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 26:7

17th Century

Pastor

And God helped him against the Philistines
He did not do all before related of himself, and by his own strength, but…

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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…