2 Chronicles 26:7

Translations

Modern

God helped him against the Philistines, against the Arabs living in Gur-baal, and against the Meunites.

Traditional

And God helped him against the Philistines, and against the Arabians that dwelt in Gur–baal, and the Mehunims.

Literal

And God helped him against the Philistines, and against the Arabs dwelling in Gur-baal, and against the Meunites.

Latin

Et adjuvit eum Deus contra Philisthiim, et contra Arabes qui habitabant in Gurbaal, et contra Ammonitas.

Original

Hebrew

English

God helped him against the Philistines, against the Arabs living in Gur-baal, and against the Meunites.

Notes

2 Chronicles 26:6–8

These verses summarize Uzziah’s international achievements. He conquered areas to the west, south, and southeast, but not to the north, where Jeroboam II’s kingdom was strong (2 Kings 14:23–29). With God's guidance (2 Chronicles 26:7), Uzziah aimed to control the coastal highway and build towns in the conquered areas.

Theme notes and profiles

The Philistines Uzziah

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2 Chronicles 21:16
Then the LORD stirred against Jehoram the spirit of the Philistines and Arabs who lived near the Cushites.
1 Chronicles 5:20
And because they cried out to God in battle, they were helped against their enemies, and the Hagrites and all their allies were delivered into their hands. Because they put their trust in God, He answered their prayers.
Acts 26:22
But I have had God’s help to this day, and I stand here to testify to small and great alike. I am saying nothing beyond what the prophets and Moses said would happen:
Psalm 18:29
For in You I can charge an army, and with my God I can scale a wall.
Isaiah 14:29
Do not rejoice, all you Philistines, that the rod that struck you is broken. For a viper will spring from the root of the snake, and a flying serpent from its egg.
2 Chronicles 14:11
Then Asa cried out to the LORD his God: “O LORD, there is no one besides You to help the powerless against the mighty. Help us, O LORD our God, for we rely on You, and in Your name we have come against this multitude. O LORD, You are our God. Do not let a mere mortal prevail against You.”
2 Chronicles 17:11
Some 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.
1 Chronicles 12:18
Then the Spirit came upon Amasai, the chief of the Thirty, and he said: “We are yours, O David! We are with you, O son of Jesse! Peace, peace to you, and peace to your helpers, for your God helps you.” So David received them and made them leaders of his troops.
Psalm 18:34–35
He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend a bow of bronze.
2 Chronicles 20:1
After this, the Moabites and Ammonites, together with some of the Meunites, came to make war against Jehoshaphat.

Parallels

2 Kings 14:21–22 2 Kings 15:1–7

People

Meunites: A people group who were enemies of Israel

Places

Arabia: A region and its inhabitants, mentioned in various contexts Gurbaal: A place inhabited by Arabians, attacked by Uzziah's army Philistia: An ancient people and region in Canaan

Glossary

Arabia, Arabs Chronicles, Books of First and Second Genealogy Gurbaal Mehunim, Mehunims Meunim, Meunites Philistia, Philistines Uzziah

Topics

Ammonites: Defeated by the Israelites Arabians: Defeated by Uzziah Blessing: Temporal, from God: To Uzziah God in Prospering Uzziah Gur-Baal: A Town Between Canaan and Arabia Kings: Who Reigned Over Judah: Azariah or Uzziah Maon: Uzziah Engages in War Against the People of (Called Mehunims) The Ishmaelites: Overcome by Uzziah The Philistines: Defeated by Uzziah Uzziah: Called Azariah: Defeats the Philistines

2 Chronicles 26:7

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