11 Moreover, Uzziah had an army ready for battle , which entered combat by divisions according to the number of their muster , prepared by Jeiel the scribe and Maaseiah the official , under the direction of Hananiah , one of the king's officers . 12 The total number of the heads of the households , of valiant warriors , was 2,600 e . 13 Under their direction was an elite army of 307,500 e e e e e e , who could wage war with great power , to help the king against the enemy . 14 Moreover, Uzziah prepared for all the army shields , spears , helmets , body armor , bows and sling stones . 15 In Jerusalem he made engines of war invented by skillful men to be on the towers and on the corners for the purpose of shooting arrows and great stones . Hence his fame spread afar e , for he was marvelously helped until e he was strong .
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 26:11-15
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.