2 Chronicles 26:14-15 ▼

14 In addition, Uzziah equipped the entire army with shields, spears, helmets, body armor, bows, and stones for use in slings.

15 He also had various siege engines built by skilled designers and placed them on the towers and on the corner ramparts that could fire arrows and very large stones. His reputation spread far and wide, and he was marvelously assisted until he grew very strong.