English (YLT) 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young
2 Chronicles 26:15 — English (YLT) 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young
And he maketh in Jerusalem inventions -- a device of an inventor -- to be on the towers, and on the corners, to shoot with arrows and with great stones, and his name goeth out unto a distance, for he hath been wonderfully helped till that he hath been strong.
What Does This Mean?
This verse talks about King Uzziah, who made special weapons in Jerusalem to protect the city. He became very strong and famous because God helped him a lot.
Explained for Children
Imagine if you had a really cool fort in your backyard. King Uzziah was like a kid who built the coolest fort ever, with special toys that could shoot arrows and stones to keep bad guys away. Everyone knew about his amazing fort!
Historical Background
The Book of 2 Chronicles was written after the Babylonian exile, around the 4th century BCE, by unknown authors. It was meant for the returned exiles to remind them of their history and God's faithfulness.
Living It Out Today
In today's world, a modern application could be using technology and innovation to solve problems in our communities, while always remembering that our success comes from God's help.
King Uzziah, also known as Azariah, was a king of Judah who reigned for about 52 years. He was known for his military strength and innovations.
What kind of weapons did King Uzziah make?
King Uzziah invented special mechanical devices that could shoot arrows and large stones. These were advanced for their time and were used for defense.
God's help played a crucial role in Uzziah's success and strength, as mentioned in the verse.
How did King Uzziah become so strong?
What can we learn about innovation from this verse?
We can learn that using our creativity and innovation in service to God can lead to great success and protection, as long as we remain humble and faithful.
