2 Chronicles 26:15
“And he made in Jerusalem engines, invented by cunning men, to be on the towers and upon the bulwarks, to shoot arrows and great stones withal. And his name spread far abroad; for he was marvellously helped, till he was strong.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And Azariah the priest went in after him,.... To hinder him from doing it, and to persuade him to go out. This was the…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Uzziah’s engines seem to have corresponded respectively to the Roman balista and catapulta. The balista, which threw…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Engines - to shoot arrows and great stones - The Targum says, "He made in Jerusalem ingenious instruments, and little…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Chronicles 26:1-15
We have here an account of two things concerning Uzziah: -
I. His piety. In this he was not very eminent or zealous;…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
engines Cp. 1Ma 6:51-52 and article Engine Hastings" Bible Dictionary.
bulwarks R.V. battlements (lit.…
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