2 Chronicles 26:1-10 ▼

1 All the people of Judah made Uzziah king in place of his father Amaziah. Uzziah was sixteen years old at the time.

2 He rebuilt Eloth and restored it to Judah after King Amaziah had been laid to rest with his ancestors.

3 Uzziah was sixteen years old when he became king, and he reigned for 52 years in Jerusalem. His mother's name was Jecholiah. She was from Jerusalem.

4 He practiced what the LORD considered to be right, following the example set by his father Amaziah's accomplishments.

5 Uzziah kept on seeking God during the lifetime of Zechariah, who taught him how to fear God, and as long as he sought the LORD, God made him prosperous.

6 One time Uzziah went out and battled the Philistines. He tore down the walls of Gath, Jabneh, and Ashdod, and built cities in the Ashdod area among the Philistines.

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

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

9 Uzziah also built towers in Jerusalem, at the Corner Gate, at the Valley Gate, and at the Angle and fortified them.

10 He also built watchtowers in the wilderness and had many cisterns hewed out, since he also possessed large herds, both in the Shephelah and in the midland plains. He had many farmers and vinedressers throughout the hills and fertile lands because he loved farming.