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.
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Verse 15 is found in chapter 26 of 2 Chronicles. Uzziah develops military campaigns, strengthens Jerusalem, and organizes weapons and defenses. He also possesses extensive agricultural and livestock resources. The combination of army, infrastructure, and agriculture presents a strong and well-administered kingdom, attributing its capability to the help received from God.
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Compare 2 Chronicles 26:15 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
und machte zu Jerusalem kunstvolle Geschütze, die auf den Türmen und Ecken sein sollten, zu schießen mit Pfeilen und großen Steinen. Und sein Name kam weit aus, darum daß ihm wunderbar geholfen ward, bis er mächtig ward.
E hizo en Jerusalem máquinas por industria de ingenieros, para que estuviesen en las torres y en los baluartes, para arrojar saetas y grandes piedras, y su fama se extendió lejos, porque se ayudó maravillosamente, hasta hacerse fuerte.
Hizo en Jerusalén máquinas diseñadas por un experto para colocarlas en las torres y en las esquinas y disparar flechas y grandes piedras. Su fama se extendió muy lejos, pues recibió una ayuda extraordinaria hasta hacerse poderoso.
Il fit faire à Jérusalem des machines inventées par un ingénieur, et destinées à être placées sur les tours et sur les angles, pour lancer des flèches et de grosses pierres. Sa renommée s'étendit au loin, car il fut merveilleusement soutenu jusqu'à ce qu'il devînt puissant.
Fece, oltre a ciò, in Gerusalemme degl’ingegni d’arte d’ingegnere, per metterli sopra le torri, e sopra i canti, per trar saette e pietre grosse. E la sua fama andò lungi perciocchè egli fu maravigliosamente soccorso, finchè fu fortificato
Também fez em Jerusalém máquinas da invenção de engenheiros, que estivessem nas torres e nos cantos, para atirarem flechas e grandes pedras; e propagou a sua fama até muito longe; porque foi maravilhosamente ajudado, até que se fortificou.
又在 耶路撒冷 叫巧匠設計機器,安在城樓和角樓上,用以射箭,投擲大石。 烏西雅 的名聲傳到遠方,因為他得了非凡的幫助,極其強盛。
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