Gur-baal . Though nothing is known of this place (the meaning of which is "abode of Baal," perhaps from some temple of Baal), yet its companion Maon, the city of the Mehunim ( 2 Chronicles 22:1 ; 10:12 ), shows whereabouts it was. read more
The Ammonites. This nation lay east of Jordan, north-east of Moab. Note the interesting references, Numbers 21:24 ; Deuteronomy 2:37 . Gave gifts . This expression was found in our 2 Chronicles 17:11 ; 1 Kings 4:21 ; 1 Kings 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. read more
Uzziah’s expedition was the natural sequel to the Edomite war of Amaziah 2 Chronicles 25:11, which crushed the most formidable of all the tribes of the south. On Jabneh see Joshua 15:11 note; and on Ashdod see Joshua 13:3 note. read more
On the Mehunims or Maonites, see Judges 10:12 note. read more
2 Chronicles 26:6. And brake down the wall of Gath Which had been taken by Hazael, in the days of Joash his grand-father, chap. 2 Kings 12:17; but was either relinquished by him, because it lay so far from his other dominions; or retaken by the Philistines, who had now repaired its fortifications and kept it. read more
Prosperity followed by disaster (25:1-28:27)Succeeding kings of Israel are passed over in silence (2 Kings 13:1-25). Judah was to have nothing to do with the northern kingdom, not even to the hiring of Israelite soldiers. Amaziah took the advice, and was rewarded with victory in a battle against Edom. But the victory, instead of increasing his dependence on God, gave him a feeling of independence. He turned from God and worshipped idols. The ungodly northern kingdom then became God’s instrument... read more
Jabneh, now " Yebnah ". Between Joppa and Ashdod, on northern boundary of Judah. cities = fortresses. read more
Mehuniins. See note on 2 Chronicles 20:1 and 1 Chronicles 4:41 . read more
spread abroad. Compare 2 Chronicles 26:15 , and see Structure above. read more
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The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Chronicles 26:6-15
A victorious career. Perhaps it is not well understood that Uzziah was one of the strongest of the kings of Judah, and ran a remarkably successful course. Had not his sun set in some dark clouds, his name and fame would probably have stood far higher than they do. But when we have made necessary allowances, there remains before our eyes the picture of— I. A VICTORIOUS CAREER . This, whether we have regard to: 1 . The extension of his kingdom; he prevailed against the Edomites,... read more