Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Chronicles 26:8
And the Ammonites gave gifts to Uzziah: and his name spread abroad [even] to the entering in of Egypt; for he strengthened [himself] exceedingly.
8. gave gifts ] Cp. 1Ch 18:2 (note).
he strengthened himself exceedingly ] R.V. he waxed exceeding strong.
Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges
Verse 8. The Ammonites gave gifts] Paid an annual tribute.
Fuente: Adam Clarke’s Commentary and Critical Notes on the Bible
8. the Ammonites gave giftsThecountries east of the Jordan became tributary to him, and by therapid succession and extent of his victories, his kingdom wasextended to the Egyptian frontier.
2Ch 26:9;2Ch 26:10. HISBUILDINGS.
Fuente: Jamieson, Fausset and Brown’s Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
And the Ammonites gave gifts to Uzziah,…. As tributaries to him, or; however, as desirous to live in friendship with him:
and his name spread abroad, even to the entering in of Egypt; so far he carried his arms, and conquered the countries that lay between Palestine and Egypt:
for he strengthened himself exceedingly; his kingdom and its coasts from the force of enemies.
Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible
(8) The Ammonites.Old enemies of Judab (2Ch. 20:1).
Gave gifts.Paid tribute. Literally, gave a present, or offering (minchh).
His name spread abroad even to the entering in of Egypt.See margin. His name and influence, like Solomons, extended to the Egyptian border.
He strengthened himself exceedingly.He showed strength, prevailed, made head (Dan. 11:7; Dan. 11:32).
Exceedingly.See the Notes on 1Ch. 14:2; 1Ch. 29:25. Syriac, because he made much war.
Fuente: Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers (Old and New Testaments)
8. The Ammonites gave gifts to Uzziah That is, they paid tribute to him, as the Philistines and Arabians had done to Jehoshaphat. 2Ch 17:11.
Fuente: Whedon’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments
2Ch 26:8 And the Ammonites gave gifts to Uzziah: and his name spread abroad [even] to the entering in of Egypt; for he strengthened [himself] exceedingly.
Ver. 8. For he strengthened himself exceedingly. ] Heb., Fortificatus est usque in excelsum: and this tumoured him up, his good and his blood rising together, as they say.
Fuente: John Trapp’s Complete Commentary (Old and New Testaments)
spread abroad. Compare 2Ch 26:15, and see Structure above.
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the Ammonites: 2Ch 20:1, Gen 19:38, Deu 2:19, Jdg 11:15-18, 1Sa 11:1, 2Sa 8:2
his name: Gen 12:2, 2Sa 8:13, 1Ki 4:31, Mat 4:24
spread: Heb. went
Reciprocal: 1Ki 10:25 – every man 1Ch 14:17 – fame of David 2Ch 17:1 – and strengthened 2Ch 17:11 – brought 2Ch 26:15 – to shoot arrows 2Ch 32:5 – he strengthened Ezr 4:20 – toll Mar 6:14 – his name
Fuente: The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
26:8 And the Ammonites gave {e} gifts to Uzziah: and his name spread abroad [even] to the entering in of Egypt; for he strengthened [himself] exceedingly.
(e) That is, they paid tribute in a sign of subjection.