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A New King's Decisive Action
Commentators note that the pronoun 'He' is emphatic, highlighting that the new king, Uzziah, acted personally and decisively. Immediately following his father's assassination, this young king moved to secure a key territory, demonstrating strong leadership and setting a positive tone for his reign.
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2 Kings
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Kings 14:22
18th Century
Theologian
Elath, or Eloth (see 1 Kings 9:26), was located near Ezion-Geber in the Gulf of Akabah. The city had been lost to Judah when Edom revol…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Kings 14:22
19th Century
Bishop
He built Elath. —The pronoun is emphatic; he, in contrast with his father. “Built,” either rebuilt or <…
John Gill
On 2 Kings 14:22
17th Century
Pastor
He built Elath
A port which belonged to Edom, (Deuteronomy 2:8) (1 Kings 9:26) which very pr…
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Kings 14:15–22
17th Century
Minister
Amaziah survived his conqueror fifteen years. He was slain by his own subjects. Azariah, or Uzziah, seems to have been very young when his father w…