2 Chronicles 26

2 Chronicles 26:1

Then. This chapter largely complementary to 2 Kings 15:1-7.

Uzziah. Another spelling is Azariah. In Chronicles and the Prophets it is usually Uzziah, except in 1 Chronicles 3:12.

2 Chronicles 26:2

king: i.e. Amaziah.

slept with his fathers. See note on Deuteronomy 31:16.

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began to reign. 2 Kings 15:1 says he began to reign in the 27th of Jeroboam. This leaves a gap of thirteen years (714-701). See App-50.

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right. Compare 2 Chronicles 25:2 and 2 Kings 15:3.

the LORD. Hebrew. Jehovah. App-4.

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God. Hebrew. Elohim. with Art. = the [true] God. App-4.

who had understanding in the visions of God. This is the Figure of speech Periphrasis (App-6) for a prophet.

and. Note: a more or less complete Polysyndeton runs through this account of Uzziah, to emphasize the details.

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Jabneh, now “Yebnah”. Between Joppa and Ashdod, on northern boundary of Judah.

cities = fortresses.

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Mehuniins. See note on 2 Chronicles 20:1 and 1 Chronicles 4:41.

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spread abroad. Compare 2 Chronicles 26:15, and see Structure above.

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host = force.

by bands = troops, or for foray.

by the hand = under the direction of.

2 Chronicles 26:12

chiefs = head.

the mighty men. Hebrew. gibbor. App-14.

2 Chronicles 26:14

habergeons = bucklers, or coats of mail.

2 Chronicles 26:15

engines. The Roman balista, or catapults that would cast stones up to 300 lb. a quarter of a mile.

Cunning. Old Eng. = knowing, or skilful.

marvellously helped: or, marvelled at for being helped.

till he was strong. This is the zone of real danger. When we are weak, then are we strong (2 Corinthians 12:9, 2 Corinthians 12:10; 2 Corinthians 13:4).

2 Chronicles 26:16

when he was strong. See note on 2 Chronicles 26:15.

transgressed. Hebrew. ma’al. App-44.

2 Chronicles 26:17

valiant men = sons of valour.

2 Chronicles 26:18

consecrated = sanctified, or set apart. See note on Exodus 28:41.

trespassed. Same word as “transgressed” (2 Chronicles 26:16).

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was wroth. One of eleven rulers offended with God’s faithful servants. See note on Exodus 10:28.

the leprosy. One of nine so affected. See note on Exodus 4:6. The death penalty of Num 18:7 was thus limited.

in his forehead. In contrast with the high priest’s frontlet, “Holiness to Jehovah”.

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the chief priest. See note on Leviticus 4:3.

behold. Figure of speech Asterismos.

himself hasted. As Haman (Esther 6:12).

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several house = the separate house, or lazar house.

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Isaiah. Raised up to prophesy in his reign. Wrote parts of 2 Kings, and his prophecy, Compare 2 Chronicles 32:32.

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slept with his fathers. See note on Deuteronomy 31:16.

the field of the burial. Not in the royal sepulchres.