And he made in Jerusalem engines, invented by cunning men, to be on the towers and upon the bulwarks, to shoot arrows and great stones withal. And his name spread far abroad; for he was marvellously helped, till he was strong.
Made ... engines, invented by cunning men ... to shoot arrows and great stones - catapults contrived by х howsheeb (H3427)], an artificer. This is the first notice that occurs in history of the use of machines for throwing projectiles. The invention is apparently ascribed to the reign of Uzziah, and Pliny expressly says they originated in Syria.
He was marvelously helped, until he was strong. He conducted himself as became the viceroy of the Divine King, and prospered.