261 And all the people of Judah took Uzziah , who was sixteen e years old , and made him king in the place of his father Amaziah . 2 He built Eloth and restored it to Judah after the king slept with his fathers . 3 Uzziah was sixteen e years old when he became king , and he reigned fifty-two years in Jerusalem ; and his mother's name was Jechiliah of Jerusalem . 4 He did right in the sight of the Lord according to all that his father Amaziah had done . 5 He continued to seek God in the days of Zechariah , who had understanding through the vision of God ; and as long as he sought the Lord , God prospered him. 6 Now he went out and warred against the Philistines , and broke down the wall of Gath and the wall of Jabneh and the wall of Ashdod ; and he built cities in the area of Ashdod and among the Philistines . 7 God helped him against the Philistines , and against the Arabians who lived in Gur-baal , and the Meunites . 8 The Ammonites also gave tribute to Uzziah , and his fame extended to the border of Egypt , for he became very strong .
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 26:1-8
Commentary on 2 Chronicles 26:1-15
(Read 2 Chronicles 26:1-15)
As long as Uzziah sought the Lord, and minded religion, God made him to prosper. Those only prosper whom God makes to prosper; for prosperity is his gift. Many have owned, that as long as they sought the Lord, and kept close to their duty, they prospered; but when they forsook God, every thing went cross. God never continues either to bless the indolent or to withhold his blessing from the diligent. He will never suffer any to seek his face in vain. Uzziah's name was famed throughout all the neighbouring countries. A name with God and good people makes truly honourable. He did not delight in war, nor addict himself to sports, but delighted in husbandry.