All the people of Judah - The words imply that the conspiracy was one in which the general mass of the people did not participate. There was no confusion and trouble as on the occasion of the murder of Joash. Azariah (“the strength of Yahweh”), and Uzziah (“whom Yahweh assists”), were mere variants of one name. read more
Elath, or Eloth (marginal reference 1 Kings 9:26), was near Ezion-Geber, in the Gulf of Akabah. It had been lost to the Jews on the revolt of Edom from Joram 2 Kings 8:22. Uzziah’s re-establishment of the place, rendered possible by his father’s successes 2 Kings 14:7, was one of his first acts, and seems to imply a desire to renew the commercial projects which Solomon had successfully carried out, and which Jehoshaphat had vainly attempted 1 Kings 22:48. read more
2 Kings 14:21. The people of Judah took Azariah Called Uzziah, chap. 2 Kings 15:30, and 2 Chronicles 26:1. The two names signify nearly the same thing, the former meaning the help of God, and the latter, the strength of God. And made him king Either in opposition to the conspirators, or to show their affection to the house of David, and signify that their quarrel was only personal against Amaziah, whom they considered as the author of all their late calamities. But, it must be... read more
2 Kings 14:22. He built Elath Repaired and fortified it; for it was built before, Deuteronomy 2:8. And restored it to Judah From whom it had revolted with the rest of Edom, in which land it lay, upon the Red sea. After that the king Namely, his father Amaziah; slept with his fathers The meaning is, that Amaziah did not perfect his conquest of Edom, but left some work there for his son to do. read more
13:1-17:41 HISTORY TO THE FALL OF ISRAELAfter the anti-Baal revolution (13:1-14:22)Jehu’s son Jehoahaz followed the sins of earlier Israelite kings, and so did his people. The Syrian attacks foreseen by Elisha were so severe that, had God not mercifully intervened, the whole population would have been left homeless and the entire army destroyed (13:1-9).The next king, Jehoash, learnt from Elisha that he would win three battles against Syria. He would have won more, had he not lacked faith in... read more
Azariah. Called also Uzziah (2 Kings 15:13 , 2Ki 15:30 , 2 Kings 15:32 ; 2 Chronicles 26:1 .Isaiah 1:1 ; Isaiah 6:1 .Hosea 1:1 .Amos 1:1 .Zechariah 14:5; Zechariah 14:5 ). In Chronicles called Azariah (1 Chronicles 3:12 ). These different names are common, having the same or similar meanings. sixteen years: i.e. when "made" king. Only three years old at his father's death. See note on 2 Kings 15:1 . read more
built = rebuilt or fortified. This implies the subjugation of Edom. Elath. On the Red Sea. Compare 1 Kings 9:26 , and, for its eventual loss, 2 Kings 16:6 . slept with his fathers. See note on Deuteronomy 31:16 . read more
21. all the people of Judah took Azariah—or Uzziah (2 Kings 15:30; 2 Chronicles 26:1). The popular opposition had been personally directed against Amaziah as the author of their calamities, but it was not extended to his family or heir. read more
22. He built Elath—fortified that seaport. It had revolted with the rest of Edom, but was now recovered by Uzziah. His father, who did not complete the conquest of Edom, had left him that work to do. :-. JEROBOAM'S WICKED REIGN OVER ISRAEL. read more
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The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 14:22
He built Elath, and restored it to Judah. On the position of Elath, or Eloth, and its importance, see the comment on 1 Kings 9:26 . It had been the headquarters of Solomon's fleet ( 1 Kings 9:26 ), and again of Jehoshaphat's ( 1 Kings 22:48 ; 2 Chronicles 20:36 ); but had been, of course, recovered by the Edomites when they revolted ( 2 Kings 8:22 ). Azariah's re-occupation seems to imply an intention on his part of, renewing the old Red Sea trade. By "built ' in this passage we... read more