2 Chronicles 26:7

2 Chronicles 26:7 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)And God helped him against the Philistines, and against the Arabians that dwelt in Gur–baal, and the Mehunims.
• New International Version (NIV)God helped him against the Philistines and against the Arabs who lived in Gur Baal and against the Meunites.
• English Standard Version (ESV)God helped him against the Philistines and against the Arabians who lived in Gurbaal and against the Meunites.
• New King James Version (NKJV)God helped him against the Philistines, against the Arabians who lived in Gur Baal, and against the Meunites.

Context of 2 Chronicles 26:7

5He continued to seek God in the days of Zechariah, who had understanding through the visions of God. As long as he sought Adonai, God made him prosper. 6He went out and fought the Philistines and breached the wall of Gath, the wall of Jabneh and the wall of Ashdod. He built cities in Ashdod and among the Philistines. God helped him against the Philistines, against the Arabs who dwelt in Gur-Baal, and against the Meunites. 8The Ammonites paid tribute to Uzziah, and his fame spread abroad even to the border of Egypt, for he became exceedingly strong. 9Moreover, Uzziah built towers in Jerusalem at the Corner Gate, the Valley Gate and at the Angle, and fortified them.

2 Chronicles 26:7 word by word

וַיַּעְזְרֵ֨הוּ הָֽאֱלֹהִ֜ים עַל־פְּלִשְׁתִּ֧ים וְעַל־הָֽעַרְבִ֛ים הַיֹּשְׁבִ֥ים בְּגוּר־בָּ֖עַל וְהַמְּעוּנִֽים׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• And Godאֱלֹהִים'ĕlôhîym · GodH430
• helpedעָזַר‛âzar · to helpH5826
• him against the Philistinesפְּלִשְׁתִּיpelishtîy · PhilistineH6430
• and against the Arabiansעַרְבִי‛ărâbîy ‛arbîy · ArabianH6163
• that dweltיָשַׁבyâshab · to dwellH3427
• in Gur–baalגּוּר־בָּ֑֫עַלgûr-ba‛al · GurbaalH1485
• and the Mehunimsמְעוּנִיםme‛ûnîy me‛îynîy · MeuniteH4586

Cross-references for 2 Chronicles 26:7

• 2 Chronicles 14:11So Adonai struck down the Cushites before Asa and before Judah. The Cushites fled
• 1 Chronicles 5:20They received help against them, so that the Hagrites and all who were with them were delivered into their hand, for they cried out to God during the battle. He answered their supplications, because they put their trust in Him.
• 1 Chronicles 12:18David went out to meet them and answered them saying, “If you come to me in peace to support me, then my heart will be united with you. But if it is to betray me to my adversaries, when my hands have done no wrong, then may the God of our fathers take notice and judge.”
• Psalms 18:29For You light up my lamp. Adonai my God shines in my darkness.
• Isaiah 14:29Do not rejoice, all you of Philistia, that the rod that struck you is broken. For from the serpent’s root comes a viper and its fruit will be a flying serpent.
• Acts 26:22Since I have had God’s help, to this day I have stood here testifying to both small and great. I am saying nothing but what the Prophets and Moses said was going to happen—
• 2 Chronicles 17:11Some of the Philistines brought Jehoshaphat presents and silver for tribute. The Arabs also brought him flocks—7,700 rams and 7,700 he-goats.
• 2 Chronicles 21:16Then Adonai stirred up against Jehoram the spirit of the Philistines and the Arabs that neighbored the Cushites.

Commentaries on 2 Chronicles 26:7

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 7And God helped him - "And the Word of the Lord helped him against the Philistines, and against the Arabians who lived in Gerar, and the plains of Meun." - Targum. These are supposed to be the Arabs which are called the Meuneons, or Munites, or Meonites.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 7On the Mehunims or Maonites, see Judges 10:12 note.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. 6-76-7. he went forth and warred against the Philistines--He overcame them in many engagements--dismantled their towns, and erected fortified cities in various parts of the country, to keep them in subjection. Jabneh--the same as Jabneel (Jos 15:11).Read the comment

Topics related to 2 Chronicles 26:7

• Ammonites
• Arabians
• Blessing
• Gur-Baal
• Maon
• Uzziah

In the dictionaries

• Baal
• God
• Philistines
• god, false god, goddess, idol, idolater, idolatrous, idolatry
• Gur-Baal
• Cast
• Fighting
• Gurbaal
• Mehunims
• Mighty

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