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2 Chronicles 26:5

2 Chronicles 26:5
And he sought God in the days of Zechariah, who had understanding in the visions of God: and as long as he sought the LORD, God made him to prosper.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And he went forth, and warred against the Philistines,.... Who in the times of Jehoram broke in upon Judah, and distressed them, Ch2 21:16.

and brake down the wall of Gath; which was one of the five…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Who had understanding in the visions of God - Another reading, supported by the Septuagint, and some ancient versions, is: “who instructed him in the fear of God.”

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

In the days of Zechariah - Who this was we know not, but by the character that is given of him here. He was wise in the visions of God - in giving the true interpretation of Divine prophecies. He was…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

2 Chronicles 26:1-15

We have here an account of two things concerning Uzziah: -

I. His piety. In this he was not very eminent or zealous; yet he did that which was right in the sight of the Lord. He kept up the pure…