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He built Elath, and restored it to Judah, after that the king slept with his fathers.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
19th Century
Anglican
He built Elath. —The pronoun is emphatic; he, in contrast with his father. “Built,” either rebuilt or <…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
He built Elath A port which belonged to Edom, (Deuteronomy 2:8) (1 Kings 9:26) which very pr…
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