2 Chronicles 26:7
New International Version
God helped him against the Philistines and against the Arabs who lived in Gur Baal and against the Meunites.

New Living Translation
God helped him in his wars against the Philistines, his battles with the Arabs of Gur, and his wars with the Meunites.

English Standard Version
God helped him against the Philistines and against the Arabians who lived in Gurbaal and against the Meunites.

Berean Standard Bible
God helped him against the Philistines, against the Arabs living in Gur-baal, and against the Meunites.

King James Bible
And God helped him against the Philistines, and against the Arabians that dwelt in Gurbaal, and the Mehunims.

New King James Version
God helped him against the Philistines, against the Arabians who lived in Gur Baal, and against the Meunites.

New American Standard Bible
God helped him against the Philistines, and against the Arabians who lived in Gur-baal, and the Meunites.

NASB 1995
God helped him against the Philistines, and against the Arabians who lived in Gur-baal, and the Meunites.

NASB 1977
And God helped him against the Philistines, and against the Arabians who lived in Gur-baal, and the Meunites.

Legacy Standard Bible
And God helped him against the Philistines, and against the Arabians who lived in Gur-baal, and the Meunites.

Amplified Bible
God helped him against the Philistines, and against the Arabs who lived in Gur-baal, and the Meunites.

Christian Standard Bible
God helped him against the Philistines, the Arabs that live in Gur-baal, and the Meunites.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
God helped him against the Philistines, the Arabs that live in Gur-baal, and the Meunites.

American Standard Version
And God helped him against the Philistines, and against the Arabians that dwelt in Gur-baal, and the Meunim.

Contemporary English Version
God helped him defeat the Philistines, the Arabs living in Gur-Baal, and the Meunites.

English Revised Version
And God helped him against the Philistines, and against the Arabians that dwelt in Gur-baal, and the Meunim.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
God helped him when he attacked the Philistines, the Arabs who lived in Gur Baal, and the Meunites.

Good News Translation
God helped him defeat the Philistines, the Arabs living at Gurbaal, and the Meunites.

International Standard Version
God helped Uzziah defeat the Philistines, the Arabians who lived in Gur-baal, and the Meunites.

Majority Standard Bible
God helped him against the Philistines, against the Arabs living in Gur-baal, and against the Meunites.

NET Bible
God helped him in his campaigns against the Philistines, the Arabs living in Gur Baal, and the Meunites.

New Heart English Bible
God helped him against the Philistines, and against the Arabians who lived in Gur Baal, and the Meunites.

Webster's Bible Translation
And God helped him against the Philistines, and against the Arabians that dwelt in Gur-baal, and the Mehunims.

World English Bible
God helped him against the Philistines, and against the Arabians who lived in Gur Baal, and the Meunim.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And God helps him against the Philistines, and against the Arabians who are dwelling in Gur-Ba‘al and the Mehunim.

Young's Literal Translation
And God helpeth him against the Philistines, and against the Arabians who are dwelling in Gur-Baal and the Mehunim.

Smith's Literal Translation
And God will help him against the rovers, and against the Arabians inhabiting Gur-Baal, and the Mehunims.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And God helped him against the Philistines, and against the Arabians, that dwelt in Gurbaal, and against the Ammonites.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And God helped him against the Philistines, and against the Arabians, who were living in Gurbaal, and against the Ammonites.

New American Bible
God helped him against the Philistines, against the Arabians who dwelt in Gurbaal, and against the Meunites.

New Revised Standard Version
God helped him against the Philistines, against the Arabs who lived in Gur-baal, and against the Meunites.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And God helped him against the Philistines and against the Arabians that dwelt in Gurbaal and the Mehunims.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And God helped him against the Philistines, and against the Arabians that dwelt in Gur-baal, and the Meunim.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the Lord strengthened him against the Philistines, and against the Arabians that dwelt on the rock, and against the Minaeans.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Uzziah Reigns in Judah
6Uzziah went out to wage war against the Philistines, and he tore down the walls of Gath, Jabneh, and Ashdod. Then he built cities near Ashdod and among the Philistines. 7God helped him against the Philistines, against the Arabs living in Gur-baal, and against the Meunites. 8The Ammonites brought tribute to Uzziah, and his fame spread as far as the border of Egypt, for he had become exceedingly powerful.…

Cross References
2 Kings 14:27
and since the LORD had said that He would not blot out the name of Israel from under heaven, He saved them by the hand of Jeroboam son of Jehoash.

2 Chronicles 20:29
And the fear of God came upon all the kingdoms of the lands when they heard that the LORD had fought against the enemies of Israel.

2 Chronicles 14:11
Then Asa cried out to the LORD his God: “O LORD, there is no one besides You to help the powerless against the mighty. Help us, O LORD our God, for we rely on You, and in Your name we have come against this multitude. O LORD, You are our God. Do not let a mere mortal prevail against You.”

2 Chronicles 32:8
With him is only the arm of flesh, but with us is the LORD our God to help us and to fight our battles.” So the people were strengthened by the words of Hezekiah king of Judah.

1 Samuel 7:13
So the Philistines were subdued, and they stopped invading the territory of Israel. And the hand of the LORD was against the Philistines all the days of Samuel.

1 Chronicles 5:20
And because they cried out to God in battle, they were helped against their enemies, and the Hagrites and all their allies were delivered into their hands. Because they put their trust in God, He answered their prayers.

Isaiah 41:10
Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.

Psalm 44:3
For it was not by their sword that they took the land; their arm did not bring them victory. It was by Your right hand, Your arm, and the light of Your face, because You favored them.

Psalm 118:15-16
Shouts of joy and salvation resound in the tents of the righteous: “The right hand of the LORD performs with valor! / The right hand of the LORD is exalted! The right hand of the LORD performs with valor!”

Romans 8:31
What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?

1 John 4:4
You, little children, are from God and have overcome them, because greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world.

Exodus 14:14
The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.”

Deuteronomy 20:4
For the LORD your God goes with you to fight for you against your enemies, to give you the victory.”

Joshua 10:42
And because the LORD, the God of Israel, fought for Israel, Joshua captured all these kings and their land in one campaign.

Judges 2:18
Whenever the LORD raised up a judge for the Israelites, He was with that judge and saved them from the hands of their enemies while the judge was still alive; for the LORD was moved to pity by their groaning under those who oppressed them and afflicted them.


Treasury of Scripture

And God helped him against the Philistines, and against the Arabians that dwelled in Gurbaal, and the Mehunims.

God helped

2 Chronicles 14:11
And Asa cried unto the LORD his God, and said, LORD, it is nothing with thee to help, whether with many, or with them that have no power: help us, O LORD our God; for we rest on thee, and in thy name we go against this multitude. O LORD, thou art our God; let not man prevail against thee.

1 Chronicles 5:20
And they were helped against them, and the Hagarites were delivered into their hand, and all that were with them: for they cried to God in the battle, and he was intreated of them; because they put their trust in him.

1 Chronicles 12:18
Then the spirit came upon Amasai, who was chief of the captains, and he said, Thine are we, David, and on thy side, thou son of Jesse: peace, peace be unto thee, and peace be to thine helpers; for thy God helpeth thee. Then David received them, and made them captains of the band.

the Arabians

2 Chronicles 17:11
Also some of the Philistines brought Jehoshaphat presents, and tribute silver; and the Arabians brought him flocks, seven thousand and seven hundred rams, and seven thousand and seven hundred he goats.

2 Chronicles 21:16
Moreover the LORD stirred up against Jehoram the spirit of the Philistines, and of the Arabians, that were near the Ethiopians:

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2 Chronicles 26
1. Uzziah succeeding, and reigning well in the days of Zechariah, prospers
16. Waxing proud, he invades the priest's office, and is smitten with leprosy
22. He dies, and Jotham succeeds him














God helped him
This phrase underscores the divine assistance that King Uzziah received during his reign. The Hebrew word for "helped" is "עָזַר" (azar), which conveys the idea of support and aid. In the context of the Old Testament, God's help is often depicted as a decisive factor in the success of Israel's leaders. This divine intervention is a reminder of the covenant relationship between God and His people, where obedience and faithfulness lead to divine favor and support. It is a call for believers to rely on God's strength rather than their own.

against the Philistines
The Philistines were a perennial enemy of Israel, often representing opposition to God's people. Historically, they were a seafaring people who settled along the coastal regions of Canaan. The mention of the Philistines here highlights the ongoing struggle between Israel and its neighbors. It also serves as a reminder of the spiritual battles believers face, where reliance on God is crucial for victory.

against the Arabs who lived in Gur-baal
The Arabs mentioned here were likely nomadic tribes inhabiting the desert regions. "Gur-baal" is a location that is not well-documented archaeologically, but it signifies a place where these tribes resided. The inclusion of these Arabs in the narrative illustrates the widespread nature of Uzziah's military campaigns and God's provision in diverse challenges. It reflects the broader theme of God's sovereignty over all nations and His ability to protect His people from various threats.

and against the Meunites
The Meunites were another group that posed a threat to Israel. They are believed to have been a tribe located in the region of Edom or the Arabian Peninsula. The mention of the Meunites emphasizes the comprehensive nature of God's help, covering all fronts of potential danger. This serves as an encouragement to believers that no matter the source of opposition, God's protection is all-encompassing and sufficient.

(7) The Philistines, and . . . the Arabians.--They are named together in 2Chronicles 17:11 also. Their seat, Gur-Baal, only mentioned here, is unknown. The Targum makes it Gerar; the LXX. apparently Petra (in Edom). The reading Gedor-Baal has been proposed.

The Mehunims (Heb., Me'-nim) are the Maonites, or people of Maon (Ma'an), near Mount Seir. (See Note on 2Chronicles 20:1.)

(The Syriac and Arabic omit from "wall of Ashdod" 2Chronicles 26:6, to "gifts to Uzziah," 2Chronicles 26:8.)

Verse 7. - 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; Judges 10:12), shows whereabouts it was.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
God
הָֽאֱלֹהִ֜ים (hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative

helped
וַיַּעְזְרֵ֨הוּ (way·ya‘·zə·rê·hū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5826: To surround, protect, aid

him against
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

the Philistines,
פְּלִשְׁתִּ֧ים (pə·liš·tîm)
Noun - proper - masculine plural
Strong's 6430: Philistines -- inhabitants of Philistia

against
וְעַל־ (wə·‘al-)
Conjunctive waw | Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

the Arabs
הָֽעַרְבִ֛ים (hā·‘ar·ḇîm)
Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural
Strong's 6163: Arabian -- inhabitant of Arabia

living
הַיֹּשְׁבִ֥ים (hay·yō·šə·ḇîm)
Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural
Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry

in Gur-baal,
בָּ֖עַל (bā·‘al)
Preposition | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 1485: Gur-baal -- 'dwelling of Baal', a place in Arabia

and against the Meunites.
וְהַמְּעוּנִֽים׃ (wə·ham·mə·‘ū·nîm)
Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural
Strong's 4586: Meunites -- a people Southeast of the Dead Sea


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