KJV King James Version
And God helped him against the Philistines, and against the Arabians that dwelt in Gurbaal, and the Mehunims.
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2 Chronicles 26:7
And God helped him against the Philistines, and against the Arabians that dwelt in Gurbaal, and the Mehunims.
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BSB Berean Standard Bible
God helped him against the Philistines, against the Arabs living in Gur-baal, and against the Meunites.
WEB World English Bible
God helped him against the Philistines, and against the Arabians who lived in Gur Baal, and the Meunim.
ASV American Standard Version
And God helped him against the Philistines, and against the Arabians that dwelt in Gur-baal, and the Meunim.
YLT Young’s Literal Translation
And God helpeth him against the Philistines, and against the Arabians who are dwelling in Gur-Baal and the Mehunim.
Surrounding context — 2 Chronicles 26
4 And he did [that which was] right in the sight of the LORD, according to all that his father Amaziah did.
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.
6 And he went forth and warred against the Philistines, and brake down the wall of Gath, and the wall of Jabneh, and the wall of Ashdod, and built cities about Ashdod, and among the Philistines.
7 And God helped him against the Philistines, and against the Arabians that dwelt in Gurbaal, and the Mehunims.
8 And the Ammonites gave gifts to Uzziah: and his name spread abroad [even] to the entering in of Egypt; for he strengthened [himself] exceedingly.
9 Moreover Uzziah built towers in Jerusalem at the corner gate, and at the valley gate, and at the turning [of the wall], and fortified them.
10 Also he built towers in the desert, and digged many wells: for he had much cattle, both in the low country, and in the plains: husbandmen [also], and vine dressers in the mountains, and in Carmel: for he loved husbandry.
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וַיַּעְזְרֵ֨הוּH5826 · a.zarto helpהָֽאֱלֹהִ֜יםH430 · e.lo.himGodעַל־H5921 · aluponפְּלִשְׁתִּ֧יםH6430 · pe.lish.tiPhilistineוְעַל־H5921 · aluponהָֽעַרְבִ֛יםH6163 · a.ra.viArabהַיֹּשְׁבִ֥יםH3427 · ya.shavto dwellבְּגוּר־H1485 · gur-ba.alGurbaalבָּ֖עַלH1485 · gur-ba.alGurbaalוְהַמְּעוּנִֽים׃H4586 · me.u.niMeunite
Cross-references
2 Chronicles 21:16Moreover the LORD stirred up against Jehoram the spirit of the Philistines, and of the Arabians, that [were] near the Ethiopians:1 Chronicles 5:20And they were helped against them, and the Hagarites were delivered into their hand, and all that [were] with them: for they cried to God in the battle, and he was intreated of them; because they put their trust in him.2 Chronicles 20:1It came to pass after this also, [that] the children of Moab, and the children of Ammon, and with them [other] beside the Ammonites, came against Jehoshaphat to battle.Acts 26:22Having therefore obtained help of God, I continue unto this day, witnessing both to small and great, saying none other things than those which the prophets and Moses did say should come:1 Chronicles 12:18Then the spirit came upon Amasai, [who was] chief of the captains, [and he said], Thine [are we], David, and on thy side, thou son of Jesse: peace, peace [be] unto thee, and peace [be] to thine helpers; for thy God helpeth thee. Then David received them, and made them captains of the band.2 Chronicles 14:11And Asa cried unto the LORD his God, and said, LORD, [it is] nothing with thee to help, whether with many, or with them that have no power: help us, O LORD our God; for we rest on thee, and in thy name we go against this multitude. O LORD, thou [art] our God; let not man prevail against thee.Isaiah 14:29Rejoice not thou, whole Palestina, because the rod of him that smote thee is broken: for out of the serpent’s root shall come forth a cockatrice, and his fruit [shall be] a fiery flying serpent.Psalm 18:29For by thee I have run through a troop; and by my God have I leaped over a wall.2 Chronicles 17:11Also [some] of the Philistines brought Jehoshaphat presents, and tribute silver; and the Arabians brought him flocks, seven thousand and seven hundred rams, and seven thousand and seven hundred he goats.Psalm 18:34-35He teacheth my hands to war, so that a bow of steel is broken by mine arms.
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