And he went forth and warred against the Philistines, and brake down the wall of Gath, and the wall of Jabneh, and the wall of Ashdod, and built cities about Ashdod, and among the Philistines.
He went out and fought against the Philistines, and tore down the walls of Gath, Jabneh, and Ashdod. Then he built cities around Ashdod and throughout Philistine territory.
This verse describes King Uzziah's military victories over the Philistines, where he destroyed their defensive walls and established his own cities in their territory.
📚 Historical Context
This verse refers to King Uzziah of Judah (also called Azariah), who ruled from about 792-740 BC during a time of prosperity and expansion for the kingdom. The Philistines were longtime enemies of Israel, controlling key cities along the Mediterranean coast. Uzziah's military campaigns against these fortified Philistine cities demonstrated Judah's growing strength and his success in expanding territorial control.
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