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Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset, David Brown · 1871
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Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset, David Brown · 1871
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible (1871). CCEL expanded electronic edition states it is in the public domain.
2 Chronicles Chapter 26 1 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
2 Chronicles Chapter 26 2 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
2. He built Eloth--or, "He it was who built Eloth." The account of the fortifications of this port on the Red Sea, which Uzziah restored to the kingdom of Judah
(2Ch 33:13),
is placed before the chronological notices
(2Ch 26:3),
either on account of the importance attached to the conquest of Eloth, or from the desire of the historian to introduce Uzziah as the king, who was known as the conqueror of Eloth. Besides, it indicates that the conquest occurred in the early part of his reign, that it was important as a port, and that Hebrew merchants maintained the old trade between it and the countries of the East [BERTHEAU].
2 Chronicles Chapter 26 5 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
5. he sought God in the days of Zechariah--a wise and pious counsellor, who was skilled in understanding the meaning and lessons of the ancient prophecies, and who wielded a salutary influence over Uzziah.
2 Chronicles Chapter 26 6 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
6, 7. he went forth and warred against the Philistines--He overcame them in many engagements--dismantled their towns, and erected fortified cities in various parts of the country, to keep them in subjection.
Jabneh--the same as Jabneel
(Jos 15:11).
2 Chronicles Chapter 26 7 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
7. Gur-baal--thought by some to be Gerar, and by others Gebal.
2 Chronicles Chapter 26 8 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
8. the Ammonites gave gifts--The countries east of the Jordan became tributary to him, and by the rapid succession and extent of his victories, his kingdom was extended to the Egyptian frontier.
2 Chronicles Chapter 26 9 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
2Ch 26:9, 10.
HIS BUILDINGS.
9. Uzziah built towers in Jerusalem, &c.--whence resistance could be made, or missiles discharged against assailants. The sites of the principal of these towers were: at the corner gate
(2Ch 25:23),
the northwest corner of the city; at the valley gate on the west, where the Joppa gate now is; at the "turning"--a curve in the city wall on the eastern side of Zion. The town, at this point, commanded the horse gate which defended Zion and the temple hill on the southeast [BERTHEAU].
2 Chronicles Chapter 26 10 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
10. Also he built towers in the desert--for the threefold purpose of defense, of observation, and of shelter to his cattle. He dug also a great many wells, for he loved and encouraged all branches of agriculture. Some of these "were in the desert," that is, in the district to the southeast of Jerusalem, on the west of the Dead Sea, an extensive grazing district "in the low country" lying between the mountains of Judah and the Mediterranean; "and in the plains," east of the Jordan, within the territory of Reuben
(De 4:43; Jos 20:8).
in Carmel--This mountain, being within the boundary of Israel, did not belong to Uzziah; and as it is here placed in opposition to the vine-bearing mountains, it is probably used, not as a proper name, but to signify, as the word denotes, "fruitful fields" (Margin).
2Ch 26:1-8.
UZZIAH SUCCEEDS AMAZIAH AND REIGNS WELL IN THE DAYS OF ZECHARIAH.
1. Then all the people of Judah took Uzziah--(See on
2Ki 14:21;
2Ki 15:1).