2 Chronicles 26:8
in 2 Chronicles 26The Ammonites brought tribute to Uzziah, and his fame spread as far as the border of Egypt, for he had become exceedingly powerful.
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ASV
And the Ammonites gave tribute to Uzziah: and his name spread abroad even to the entrance of Egypt; for he waxed exceeding strong.
KJV
And the Ammonites gave gifts to Uzziah: and his name spread abroad even to the entering in of Egypt; for he strengthened himself exceedingly.
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This verse in 2 Chronicles 26
Commentary
6 notes on this verseThis site's exposition
went forth and warred against the Philistines
on 2 Chronicles 26:6-8
The Philistine campaign, the Arabian war at Gur-baal, and the Ammonite tribute are unique to Chronicles; Kings names none of them. Uzziah breaks down the walls of Gath, Jabneh and Ashdod and plants cities among the Philistines, pressing further than his father Amaziah had against Edom. His name spread abroad even to the entering in of Egypt states in one line what the following verses spell out in towers, wells and an army.
The record, by era
The Puritans and the Awakening3 voices
He made all quiet about him, and kept them in awe. (2.) The greatness of his fame and reputation. His name was celebrated throughout all the neighbouring countries (
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) and it was a good name, a name for good things with God and good people. This is true fame, and makes a man truly honourable. While he acted offensively abroad, he did not neglect the defence of his kingdom at home, but built towers in Jerusalem and fortified them,
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And the Ammonites gave gifts to Uzziah,.... As tributaries to him, or; however, as desirous to live in friendship with him: and his name spread abroad, even to the entering in of Egypt; so far he carried his arms, and conquered the countries that lay between Palestine and Egypt: for he strengthened himself exceedingly; his kingdom and its coasts from the force of enemies.
The Nineteenth Century2 voices
A commentator
Jamieson, Fausset & Brown1802–1910
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible (1871)
proposed
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.
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The Ammonites gave gifts - Paid an annual tribute.
The words behind it
13 Hebrew wordsEvery Hebrew word of this verse in the order it stands, with what it means and the door to its own study. The last column counts the times a word stands in the whole Bible: the rarer the word, the more the places it appears belong together.
| Hebrew | Sound | Meaning | Word study | In the Bible |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| וַיִּתְּנ֧וּ | vaiyitenu | and they paid | H5414 → | 2011 times |
| הָֽעַמּוֹנִ֛ים | haamonim | the Ammonites | H5984 → | 21 times |
| מִנְחָ֖ה | minchah | tribute | H4503 → | 211 times |
| לְעֻזִּיָּ֑הוּ | leuziyahu | to Uzziah | H5818 → | 27 times |
| וַיֵּ֤לֶךְ | vaiyelekh | and it went | H1980 → | 1546 times |
| שְׁמוֹ֙ | shemo | name his | H8034 → | 864 times |
| עַד־ | ʾad- | till | H5704 → | 1261 times |
| לְב֣וֹא | levo' | to [the] entrance of | H935 → | 2568 times |
| מִצְרַ֔יִם | mitzrayim | Egypt | H4714 → | 641 times |
| כִּ֥י | ki | for | H3588 → | 4482 times |
| הֶחֱזִ֖יק | hechezik | he displayed strength | H2388 → | 291 times |
| עַד־ | ʾad- | to | H5704 → | 1261 times |
| לְמָֽעְלָה׃ | lemaelah | <to> upwards <towards> | H4605 → | 140 times |
וַיִּתְּנ֧וּand they paid
vaiyitenuH5414 →2011 times
הָֽעַמּוֹנִ֛יםthe Ammonites
haamonimH5984 →21 times
מִנְחָ֖הtribute
minchahH4503 →211 times
לְעֻזִּיָּ֑הוּto Uzziah
leuziyahuH5818 →27 times
וַיֵּ֤לֶךְand it went
vaiyelekhH1980 →1546 times
שְׁמוֹ֙name his
shemoH8034 →864 times
עַד־till
ʾad-H5704 →1261 times
לְב֣וֹאto [the] entrance of
levo'H935 →2568 times
מִצְרַ֔יִםEgypt
mitzrayimH4714 →641 times
כִּ֥יfor
kiH3588 →4482 times
הֶחֱזִ֖יקhe displayed strength
hechezikH2388 →291 times
עַד־to
ʾad-H5704 →1261 times
לְמָֽעְלָה׃<to> upwards <towards>
lemaelahH4605 →140 times
A shaded row is a word that stands 400 times or fewer in the Bible.
The walk
8 stopsEach card is a verse this one points to, and under it the verses that one points to in turn. Where several paths arrive at the same place, that place is listed first: the text keeps returning to it.
Through
1 Kings 4:31He was wiser than all men—wiser than Ethan the Ezrahite, and wiser than Heman, Calcol, and Darda, the sons of Mahol. And his fame spread throughout the surrounding nations.
it leads to
- 1 Chronicles 2:6
The sons of Zerah: Zimri, Ethan, Heman, Calcol, and Dara—five in all.
- 1 Chronicles 15:19
The musicians Heman, Asaph, and Ethan were to sound the bronze cymbals.
- 1 Kings 3:12
behold, I will do what you have asked. I will give you a wise and discerning heart, so that there has never been nor will ever be another like you.
- 1 Chronicles 2:6
Through
2 Chronicles 17:11Some Philistines also brought gifts and silver as tribute to Jehoshaphat, and the Arabs brought him 7,700 rams and 7,700 goats from their flocks.
it leads to
- 2 Chronicles 9:14
not including the revenue from the merchants and traders. And all the Arabian kings and governors of the land also brought gold and silver to Solomon.
- 2 Samuel 8:2
David also defeated the Moabites, made them lie down on the ground, and measured them off with a cord. He measured off with two lengths those to be put to death, and with one…
- 2 Chronicles 9:14
Through
2 Samuel 8:2David also defeated the Moabites, made them lie down on the ground, and measured them off with a cord. He measured off with two lengths those to be put to death, and with one…
it leads to
- Numbers 24:17
I see him, but not now; I behold him, but not near. A star will come forth from Jacob, and a scepter will arise from Israel. He will crush the skulls of Moab and…
- 1 Samuel 10:27
But some worthless men said, “How can this man save us?” So they despised him and brought him no gifts; but Saul remained silent about it.
- Numbers 24:17
Through
Genesis 19:38The younger daughter also gave birth to a son, and she named him Ben-ammi. He is the father of the Ammonites of today.
it leads to
- Deuteronomy 2:19
But when you get close to the Ammonites, do not harass them or provoke them, for I will not give you any of the land of the Ammonites. I have given it to the…
- Deuteronomy 2:19
Where this verse is studied
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About 2 Chronicles
Who and where
2 names in this verse with a page on the site.
- PersonDivided kingdom (c. 792-740 BC)UzziahJudah's powerful king (2 Chr 26), struck with leprosy for usurping the priesthood; the year of his death frames Isaiah's throne vi…
- PlaceThe NileEgyptThe land where Joseph rose, where Israel grew into a nation in bondage, where the Passover lamb was slain and the sea opened, and…
This page draws on Adam Clarke, Commentary on the Bible; Jamieson Fausset and Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible; Jamieson, Fausset & Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible; John Gill, Exposition of the Old Testament; John Gill, Exposition of the Old Testament (1748-1763) and Matthew Henry, Commentary on the Whole Bible.