2 Chronicles 26:8 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

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 gave gifts. The countries east of the Jordan became tributary to him, and by the rapid succession and extent of his victories his kingdom extended to the Egyptian frontier (cf. Isaiah 16:1-5, with 2 Kings 3:4).

2 Chronicles 26:8

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