The Ammonites gave tribute to Uzziah. His name spread abroad even to the entrance of Egypt; for he grew exceedingly strong.
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The Ammonites gave tribute to Uzziah. His name spread abroad even to the entrance of Egypt; for he grew exceedingly strong.
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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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And the Ammonites gave gifts to Uzziah; and his name spread abroad even to the entrance of Egypt; for he waxed exceeding strong.
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Passages linked to 2 Chronicles 26:8 in the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, ordered by reader-vote popularity; verse text shown in World English Bible.
- Genesis 19:38 The younger also bore a son, and called his name Ben Ammi. He is the father of the children of Ammon to this day.
- 2 Samuel 8:2 He struck Moab, and measured them with the line, making them to lie down on the ground; and he measured two lines to put to death, and one full line to keep alive. The Moabites became servants to David, and brought tribute.
- 2 Chronicles 17:11 Some of the Philistines brought Jehoshaphat presents and silver for tribute. The Arabians also brought him flocks, seven thousand seven hundred rams, and seven thousand seven hundred male goats.
- Genesis 12:2 I will make of you a great nation. I will bless you and make your name great. You will be a blessing.
- Deuteronomy 2:19 When you come near the border of the children of Ammon, don’t bother them, nor contend with them; for I will not give you any of the land of the children of Ammon for a possession, because I have given it to the children of Lot for a possession.”
- Judges 11:15-18 and he said to him, “Jephthah says: Israel didn’t take away the land of Moab, nor the land of the children of Ammon; but when they came up from Egypt, and Israel went through the wilderness to the Red Sea, and came to Kadesh, then Israel sent messengers to the king of Edom, saying, ‘Please let me pass through your land;’ but the king of Edom didn’t listen. In the same way, he sent to the king of Moab, but he refused; so Israel stayed in Kadesh. Then they went through the wilderness, and went around the land of Edom, and the land of Moab, and came by the east side of the land of Moab, and they encamped on the other side of the Arnon; but they didn’t come within the border of Moab, for the Arnon was the border of Moab.
- 1 Samuel 11:1 Then Nahash the Ammonite came up, and encamped against Jabesh Gilead: and all the men of Jabesh said to Nahash, “Make a covenant with us, and we will serve you.”
- 2 Samuel 8:13 David earned a reputation when he returned from striking down eighteen thousand men of the Syrians in the Valley of Salt.
- 1 Kings 4:31 For he was wiser than all men; than Ethan the Ezrahite, Heman, Calcol, and Darda, the sons of Mahol: and his fame was in all the nations all around.
- 2 Chronicles 20:1 After this, the children of Moab, the children of Ammon, and with them some of the Ammonites, came against Jehoshaphat to battle.
- Matthew 4:24 The report about him went out into all Syria. They brought to him all who were sick, afflicted with various diseases and torments, possessed with demons, epileptics, and paralytics; and he healed them.
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Geneva Bible translators 1599 · Public Domain That is, they paid tribute in sign of subjection.
That is, they paid tribute in sign of subjection.
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John Trapp 1656 · Public Domain 2Ch 26:8 And the Ammonites gave gifts to Uzziah:…
2Ch 26:8 And the Ammonites gave gifts to Uzziah: and his name spread abroad [even] to the entering in of Egypt; for he strengthened [himself] exceedingly.
Ver. 8. For he strengthened himself exceedingly.] Heb., Fortificatus est usque in excelsum: and this tumoured him up, his good and his blood rising together, as they say.
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John Gill 1763 · Public Domain Moreover Uzziah built towers in Jerusalem at the corner…
Moreover Uzziah built towers in Jerusalem at the corner gate,.... Which was broken down by the king of Israel in his father's time, Ch2 25:23 and which he not only repaired, but strengthened, by building a tower upon it:
and at the valley gate; which led to the valley, Neh 2:13, called the valley of the dead bodies, in which they were cast, and in which the brook Kidron ran, Jer 31:40.
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and at the turning of the wall; at each of those places he built towers, which Josephus (o) says were one hundred and fifty cubits high: and fortified them; put garrisons of soldiers into them.
(o) Antiqu. l. 9. c. 10. sect. 3.
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Adam Clarke 1810 · Public Domain Verse 8. The Ammonites gave gifts] Paid an annual…
Verse 8. The Ammonites gave gifts] Paid an annual tribute.
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Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary 1859 · Public Domain Gifts. Tribute, C. xxvii. 5. C. --- Victories. Prot.…
Gifts. Tribute, C. xxvii. 5. C. --- Victories. Prot. "the strengthened himself exceedingly." H.
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Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown 1871 · Public Domain the Ammonites gave gifts--The countries east of the Jordan…
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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Daniel D. Whedon 1874 · Public Domain 8. The Ammonites gave gifts to Uzziah — That…
8. The Ammonites gave gifts to Uzziah — That is, they paid tribute to him, as the Philistines and Arabians had done to Jehoshaphat. 2Ch_17:11.
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The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 1878 · Public Domain 8. gave gifts] Cp. 1Ch_18:2 (note).
8. gave gifts] Cp. 1Ch_18:2 (note).
he strengthened himself exceedingly] R.V. he waxed exceeding strong.
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Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers 1878 · Public Domain (8) The Ammonites.—Old enemies of Judab (2Ch_20:1).
(8) The Ammonites.—Old enemies of Judab (2Ch_20:1).
Gave gifts.—Paid tribute. Literally, gave a present, or offering (minchâh).
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His name spread abroad even to the entering in of Egypt.—See margin. His name and influence, like Solomon’s, extended to the Egyptian border.
He strengthened himself exceedingly.—He showed strength, prevailed, made head (Dan_11:7; Dan_11:32).
Exceedingly.—See the Notes on 1Ch_14:2; 1Ch_29:25. Syriac, “because he made much war.”
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The Pulpit Commentary 1880 · Public Domain The Ammonites. This nation lay east of Jordan, north-east…
The Ammonites. This nation lay east of Jordan, north-east of Moab. Note the interesting references, Num_21:24; Deu_2:37. Gave gifts. This expression was found in our 2Ch_17:11; 1Ki_4:21 1Ki_10:25. The reference to tribute-payment is evident. The entering in of Egypt. This, of course, marks the breadth of the land, and describes the breadth of Uzziah"s sway or influence.
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