2 Chronicles 26:8

2 Chronicles 26:8 in other versions

• King James Version (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.
• New International Version (NIV)The Ammonites brought tribute to Uzziah, and his fame spread as far as the border of Egypt, because he had become very powerful.
• English Standard Version (ESV)The Ammonites paid tribute to Uzziah, and his fame spread even to the border of Egypt, for he became very strong.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Also the Ammonites brought tribute to Uzziah. His fame spread as far as the entrance of Egypt, for he became exceedingly strong.

Context of 2 Chronicles 26:8

6Now he went out and warred against the Philistines, and broke down the wall of Gath and the wall of Jabneh and the wall of Ashdod; and he built cities in the area of Ashdod and among the Philistines. 7God helped him against the Philistines, and against the Arabians who lived in Gur-baal, and the Meunites. The Ammonites also gave tribute to Uzziah, and his fame extended to the border of Egypt, for he became very strong. 9Moreover, Uzziah built towers in Jerusalem at the Corner Gate and at the Valley Gate and at the corner buttress and fortified them. 10He built towers in the wilderness and hewed many cisterns, for he had much livestock, both in the lowland and in the plain. He also had plowmen and vinedressers in the hill country and the fertile fields, for he loved the soil.

2 Chronicles 26:8 word by word

וַיִּתְּנ֧וּ הָֽעַמּוֹנִ֛ים מִנְחָ֖ה לְעֻזִּיָּ֑הוּ וַיֵּ֤לֶךְ שְׁמוֹ֙ עַד־לְב֣וֹא מִצְרַ֔יִם כִּ֥י הֶחֱזִ֖יק עַד־לְמָֽעְלָה׃Read the interlinear

• The Ammonitesעַמּוֹנִי‛ammônîy · AmmonH5984
• also gaveנָתַןnâthan · to give: payH5414
• tributeמִנְחָהminchâh · offering: tributeH4503
• to Uzziahעֻזִּיָּהוּ‛ûzzîyâh ‛ûzzîyâhû · UzziahH5818
• fameשֵׁםshêm · nameH8034
• extendedהָלַךְhâlak · to go: walkH1980
• to the borderבּוֹאbô' · to come (in): towardsH935
• of Egyptמִצְרַ֫יִםmitsrayim · EgyptH4714
• for he becameחָזַקchâzaq · to strengthen: strengthenH2388
• veryמַ֫עַלma‛al · aboveH4605

Cross-references for 2 Chronicles 26:8

• 2 Chronicles 20:1Now it came about after this that the sons of Moab and the sons of Ammon, together with some of the Meunites, came to make war against Jehoshaphat.
• Genesis 19:38As for the younger, she also bore a son, and called his name Ben-ammi; he is the father of the sons of Ammon to this day.
• Deuteronomy 2:19When you come opposite the sons of Ammon, do not harass them nor provoke them, for I will not give you any of the land of the sons of Ammon as a possession, because I have given it to the sons of Lot as a possession.’
• Judges 11:15and they said to him, “Thus says Jephthah, ‘Israel did not take away the land of Moab nor the land of the sons of Ammon.
• 1 Samuel 11:1Now Nahash the Ammonite came up and besieged Jabesh-gilead; and all the men of Jabesh said to Nahash, “Make a covenant with us and we will serve you.”
• 2 Samuel 8:2He defeated Moab, and measured them with the line, making them lie down on the ground; and he measured two lines to put to death and one full line to keep alive. And the Moabites became servants to David, bringing tribute.
• Genesis 12:2And I will make you a great nation, And I will bless you, And make your name great; And so you shall be a blessing;
• 2 Samuel 8:13So David made a name for himself when he returned from killing 18,000 Arameans in the Valley of Salt.
• 1 Kings 4:31For he was wiser than all men, than Ethan the Ezrahite, Heman, Calcol and Darda, the sons of Mahol; and his fame was known in all the surrounding nations.
• Matthew 4:24The news about Him spread throughout all Syria; and they brought to Him all who were ill, those suffering with various diseases and pains, demoniacs, epileptics, paralytics; and He healed them.

Commentaries on 2 Chronicles 26:8

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 8The Ammonites gave gifts - Paid an annual tribute.Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 6-8These 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.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 88. 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. 2Ch 26:9, 10. His Buildings.Read the comment

Topics related to 2 Chronicles 26:8

• Ammonites
• Blessing
• Uzziah

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Commentaries on 2 Chronicles 26

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings