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.
In Jerusalem, he built war machines designed by skilled engineers to be placed on the towers and walls, capable of shooting arrows and large stones. His reputation spread to distant lands because God helped him in amazing ways, until he became very powerful.
This verse describes how King Uzziah became famous and powerful through God's help, using advanced military technology and fortifications to strengthen Jerusalem.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative, King Uzziah of Judah ruled during the 8th century BC and was known for his military successes and building projects, which strengthened the kingdom under God's favor. He innovated by creating advanced siege engines with the help of skilled inventors to defend Jerusalem's towers and walls, making the city more secure against potential invaders. This period of prosperity highlighted Uzziah's reliance on divine help until his growing power led to personal pride.
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