Translations
Modern
Azariah was the one who rebuilt Elath and restored it to Judah after King Amaziah rested with his fathers.
Traditional
He built Elath, and restored it to Judah, after that the king slept with his fathers.
Literal
He built Elath and brought it back to Judah after the king rested with his fathers.
Latin
Ipse ædificavit Ælath, et restituit eam Judæ, postquam dormivit rex cum patribus suis.
Original
Hebrew
English
Azariah was the one who rebuilt Elath and restored it to Judah after King Amaziah rested with his fathers.
Notes
Elath, built by Solomon (2 Chronicles 8:17) on the Gulf of Aqaba, served as a key trade gateway to the Red Sea.
Theme notes and profiles
Events
Parallels
People
Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province
Places
Elath: Edomite port on the Red Sea; fortified by Judah
Glossary
Edom, Edomites Elath Kings, Books of First and Second Nineveh, Ninevite Uzziah
Topics
Kings: Who Reigned Over Judah: Azariah or Uzziah Prophecies Concerning Israel: Azariah Succeeds Him Uzziah: Called Azariah: Rebuilds Elath