2 Chronicles 26:2 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

He built Eloth, and restored it to Judah, after that the king slept with his fathers.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

He built up the city of Eloth and brought it back under Judah's control after the king had died and been buried with his ancestors.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse describes how someone rebuilt and reclaimed the important port city of Eloth for Judah after a king's death.

📚 Historical Context

This refers to King Uzziah rebuilding Eloth (also called Elat), a crucial Red Sea port city that gave Judah access to maritime trade routes. The phrase 'slept with his fathers' refers to King Amaziah's death, after which his son Uzziah took the throne and began expanding Judah's territory and influence.

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