2 Chronicles 26:8
New International Version
The Ammonites brought tribute to Uzziah, and his fame spread as far as the border of Egypt, because he had become very powerful.

New Living Translation
The Meunites paid annual tribute to him, and his fame spread even to Egypt, for he had become very powerful.

English Standard Version
The Ammonites paid tribute to Uzziah, and his fame spread even to the border of Egypt, for he became very strong.

Berean Standard Bible
The Ammonites brought tribute to Uzziah, and his fame spread as far as the border of Egypt, for he had become exceedingly powerful.

King James Bible
And the Ammonites gave gifts to Uzziah: and his name spread abroad even to the entering in of Egypt; for he strengthened himself exceedingly.

New King James Version
Also the Ammonites brought tribute to Uzziah. His fame spread as far as the entrance of Egypt, for he became exceedingly strong.

New American Standard Bible
The Ammonites gave tribute to Uzziah, and his fame extended to the border of Egypt, for he became very strong.

NASB 1995
The Ammonites also gave tribute to Uzziah, and his fame extended to the border of Egypt, for he became very strong.

NASB 1977
The Ammonites also gave tribute to Uzziah, and his fame extended to the border of Egypt, for he became very strong.

Legacy Standard Bible
The Ammonites also gave tribute to Uzziah, and his fame extended to the border of Egypt, for he became very strong.

Amplified Bible
The Ammonites paid tribute (money) to Uzziah, and his fame spread abroad, even as far as the border of Egypt, for he became very strong.

Christian Standard Bible
The Ammonites paid tribute to Uzziah, and his fame spread as far as the entrance of Egypt, for God made him very powerful.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The Ammonites gave Uzziah tribute money, and his fame spread as far as the entrance of Egypt, for God made him very powerful.

American Standard Version
And the Ammonites gave tribute to Uzziah: and his name spread abroad even to the entrance of Egypt; for he waxed exceeding strong.

Contemporary English Version
Even the Ammonites paid taxes to Uzziah. He became very powerful, and people who lived as far away as Egypt heard about him.

English Revised Version
And the Ammonites gave gifts to Uzziah: and his name spread abroad even to the entering in of Egypt; for he waxed exceeding strong.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The Ammonites paid taxes to Uzziah, and his fame spread to the border of Egypt because he became very powerful.

Good News Translation
The Ammonites paid tribute to Uzziah, and he became so powerful that his fame spread even to Egypt.

International Standard Version
The Ammonites paid tribute to Uzziah, and his reputation extended as far as the border with Egypt as he became stronger and stronger.

Majority Standard Bible
The Ammonites brought tribute to Uzziah, and his fame spread as far as the border of Egypt, for he had become exceedingly powerful.

NET Bible
The Ammonites paid tribute to Uzziah and his fame reached the border of Egypt, for he grew in power.

New Heart English Bible
The Meunites gave tribute to Uzziah, and his name spread abroad even to the entrance of Egypt; for he grew exceeding strong.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the Ammonites gave gifts to Uzziah: and his name spread abroad even to the entrance of Egypt: for he strengthened himself exceedingly.

World English Bible
The Ammonites gave tribute to Uzziah. His name spread abroad even to the entrance of Egypt, for he grew exceedingly strong.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And the Ammonites give a present to Uzziah, and his name goes to the entering in of Egypt, for he strengthened himself greatly.

Young's Literal Translation
And the Ammonites give a present to Uzziah, and his name goeth unto the entering in of Egypt, for he strengthened himself greatly.

Smith's Literal Translation
And the Ammonites will give a gift to Uzziah: and his name will go even to the entrance of Egypt: for he was strengthened even to above.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the ammonites gave gifts to Ozias: and his name was spread abroad even to the entrance of Egypt for his frequent victories.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the Ammonites weighed out gifts to Uzziah. And his name became widely known, even to the entrance of Egypt, because of his frequent victories.

New American Bible
The Ammonites paid tribute to Uzziah and his fame spread as far as Egypt, for he grew stronger and stronger.

New Revised Standard Version
The Ammonites paid tribute to Uzziah, and his fame spread even to the border of Egypt, for he became very strong.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And his fame spread as far as the land of Egypt; for he continued to fight.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And his name was traveling unto the land of Egypt, because he was increasingly making war.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the Ammonites gave gifts to Uzziah; and his name spread abroad even to the entrance of Egypt; for he waxed exceeding strong.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the Minaeans gave gifts to Ozias; and his fame spread as far as the entering in of Egypt, for he strengthened himself exceedingly.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Uzziah Reigns in Judah
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. 9Uzziah built towers in Jerusalem at the Corner Gate, the Valley Gate, and the angle in the wall, and he fortified them.…

Cross References
2 Kings 14:7
Amaziah struck down 10,000 Edomites in the Valley of Salt. He took Sela in battle and called it Joktheel, which is its name to this very day.

Isaiah 16:1
Send the tribute lambs to the ruler of the land, from Sela in the desert to the mount of Daughter Zion.

2 Samuel 8:2
David also defeated the Moabites, made them lie down on the ground, and measured them off with a cord. He measured off with two lengths those to be put to death, and with one length those to be spared. So the Moabites became subject to David and brought him tribute.

2 Kings 3:4
Now Mesha king of Moab was a sheep breeder, and he would render to the king of Israel a hundred thousand lambs and the wool of a hundred thousand rams.

1 Chronicles 18:2
David also defeated the Moabites, and they became subject to David and brought him tribute.

Psalm 60:8
Moab is My washbasin; upon Edom I toss My sandal; over Philistia I shout in triumph.”

Isaiah 11:14
They will swoop down on the slopes of the Philistines to the west; together they will plunder the sons of the east. They will lay their hands on Edom and Moab, and the Ammonites will be subject to them.

Jeremiah 48:1-2
Concerning Moab, this is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: “Woe to Nebo, for it will be devastated. Kiriathaim will be captured and disgraced; the fortress will be shattered and dismantled. / There is no longer praise for Moab; in Heshbon they devise evil against her: ‘Come, let us cut her off from nationhood.’ You too, O people of Madmen, will be silenced; the sword will pursue you.

Ezekiel 25:10
I will give it along with the Ammonites as a possession to the people of the East, so that the Ammonites will no longer be remembered among the nations.

Amos 2:1-3
This is what the LORD says: “For three transgressions of Moab, even four, I will not revoke My judgment, because he burned to lime the bones of Edom’s king. / So I will send fire against Moab to consume the citadels of Kerioth. Moab will die in tumult, amid war cries and the sound of the ram’s horn. / I will cut off the ruler of Moab and kill all the officials with him,” says the LORD.

Matthew 4:24-25
News about Him spread all over Syria, and people brought to Him all who were ill with various diseases, those suffering acute pain, the demon-possessed, those having seizures, and the paralyzed, and He healed them. / Large crowds followed Him, having come from Galilee, the Decapolis, Jerusalem, Judea, and beyond the Jordan.

Acts 8:27
So he started out, and on his way he met an Ethiopian eunuch, a court official in charge of the entire treasury of Candace, queen of the Ethiopians. He had gone to Jerusalem to worship,

Acts 2:9-11
Parthians, Medes, and Elamites; residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, / Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya near Cyrene; visitors from Rome, / both Jews and converts to Judaism; Cretans and Arabs—we hear them declaring the wonders of God in our own tongues!”

Romans 15:19
by the power of signs and wonders, and by the power of the Spirit of God. So from Jerusalem all the way around to Illyricum, I have fully proclaimed the gospel of Christ.

Galatians 1:17
nor did I go up to Jerusalem to the apostles who came before me, but I went into Arabia and later returned to Damascus.


Treasury of Scripture

And the Ammonites gave gifts to Uzziah: and his name spread abroad even to the entering in of Egypt; for he strengthened himself exceedingly.

the Ammonites

2 Chronicles 20:1
It came to pass after this also, that the children of Moab, and the children of Ammon, and with them other beside the Ammonites, came against Jehoshaphat to battle.

Genesis 19:38
And the younger, she also bare a son, and called his name Benammi: the same is the father of the children of Ammon unto this day.

Deuteronomy 2:19
And when thou comest nigh over against the children of Ammon, distress them not, nor meddle with them: for I will not give thee of the land of the children of Ammon any possession; because I have given it unto the children of Lot for a possession.

his name

Genesis 12:2
And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing:

2 Samuel 8:13
And David gat him a name when he returned from smiting of the Syrians in the valley of salt, being eighteen thousand men.

1 Kings 4:31
For he was wiser than all men; than Ethan the Ezrahite, and Heman, and Chalcol, and Darda, the sons of Mahol: and his fame was in all nations round about.

spread [heb] went

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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














The Ammonites paid tribute to Uzziah
The Ammonites were descendants of Lot and often found themselves in conflict with Israel. The phrase "paid tribute" indicates a form of subjugation or acknowledgment of Uzziah's authority. In the Hebrew context, the word for "tribute" (מִנְחָה, minchah) often refers to a gift or offering, signifying submission or alliance. This tribute reflects Uzziah's political and military strength, as well as his ability to secure peace and stability through dominance. Historically, this tribute would have been a significant source of wealth and resources, contributing to the prosperity of Uzziah's reign.

and his fame spread
The spreading of Uzziah's fame suggests a reputation that transcended local boundaries. The Hebrew word for "fame" (שֵׁם, shem) can also mean "name" or "renown," indicating that Uzziah's accomplishments were well-known and respected. This fame was not merely due to military might but also his innovations and developments in agriculture and infrastructure, as recorded earlier in the chapter. Uzziah's fame serves as a testament to God's blessing upon his leadership, as his success was attributed to his faithfulness to God.

as far as the border of Egypt
The mention of "the border of Egypt" highlights the extent of Uzziah's influence. Egypt was a major power in the ancient Near East, and for Uzziah's fame to reach its borders signifies a remarkable level of influence and recognition. This geographical reference underscores the breadth of his impact, suggesting that his leadership and achievements were acknowledged even by distant nations. It also reflects the strategic importance of Judah's location, serving as a bridge between major civilizations.

for he became exceedingly strong
The phrase "exceedingly strong" emphasizes the extraordinary nature of Uzziah's power and success. The Hebrew word for "strong" (חָזַק, chazaq) conveys strength, courage, and firmness. Uzziah's strength was not only in military terms but also in his administrative capabilities and his ability to fortify cities and develop the land. This strength is attributed to his reliance on God, as earlier verses indicate that as long as he sought the Lord, God made him prosper. Uzziah's strength serves as a reminder of the blessings that come from obedience and faithfulness to God, illustrating the principle that true strength is found in divine support and guidance.

(8) The Ammonites.--Old enemies of Judab (2Chronicles 20:1).

Gave gifts.--Paid tribute. Literally, gave a present, or offering (minch?h).

His name spread abroad even to the entering in of Egypt.--See margin. His name and influence, like Solomon's, extended to the Egyptian border.

He strengthened himself exceedingly.--He showed strength, prevailed, made head (Daniel 11:7; Daniel 11:32).

Exceedingly.--See the Notes on 1Chronicles 14:2; 1Chronicles 29:25. Syriac, "because he made much war." . . .

Verse 8. - The Ammonites. This nation lay east of Jordan, north-east of Moab. Note the interesting references, Numbers 21:24; Deuteronomy 2:37. Gave gifts. This expression was found in our 2 Chronicles 17:11; 1 Kings 4:21; 1 Kings 10:25. The reference to tribute-payment is evident. The entering in of Egypt. This, of course, marks the breadth of the land, and describes the breadth of Uzziah's sway or influence.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The Ammonites
הָֽעַמּוֹנִ֛ים (hā·‘am·mō·w·nîm)
Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural
Strong's 5984: Ammonite -- descendants of Ammon

brought
וַיִּתְּנ֧וּ (way·yit·tə·nū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 5414: To give, put, set

tribute
מִנְחָ֖ה (min·ḥāh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 4503: A donation, tribute, a sacrificial offering

to Uzziah,
לְעֻזִּיָּ֑הוּ (lə·‘uz·zî·yā·hū)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5818: Uzziah -- 'my strength is Yah', the name of several Israelites

and his fame
שְׁמוֹ֙ (šə·mōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 8034: A name

spread
וַיֵּ֤לֶךְ (way·yê·leḵ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk

as far
עַד־ (‘aḏ-)
Preposition
Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while

as the border
לְב֣וֹא (lə·ḇō·w)
Preposition | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go

of Egypt,
מִצְרַ֔יִם (miṣ·ra·yim)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 4714: Egypt -- a son of Ham, also his descendants and their country in Northwest Africa

for
כִּ֥י (kî)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

he had become
עַד־ (‘aḏ-)
Preposition
Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while

exceedingly
לְמָֽעְלָה׃ (lə·mā·‘ə·lāh)
Preposition-l | Adverb | third person feminine singular
Strong's 4605: The upper part, with prefix upward, above, overhead, from the top

powerful.
הֶחֱזִ֖יק (he·ḥĕ·zîq)
Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 2388: To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer


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