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He had people working his fields and vineyards in the hills and in the fertile lands, for he loved the soil. <a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/26.htm">New Living Translation</a> He also constructed forts in the wilderness and dug many water cisterns, because he kept great herds of livestock in the foothills of Judah and on the plains. He was also a man who loved the soil. He had many workers who cared for his farms and vineyards, both on the hillsides and in the fertile valleys. <a href="/esv/2_chronicles/26.htm">English Standard Version</a> And he built towers in the wilderness and cut out many cisterns, for he had large herds, both in the Shephelah and in the plain, and he had farmers and vinedressers in the hills and in the fertile lands, for he loved the soil. <a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/26.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Since he had much livestock in the foothills and in the plain, he built towers in the desert and dug many cisterns. And since he was a lover of the soil, he had farmers and vinedressers in the hill country and in the fertile fields. <a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/26.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/2_chronicles/26.htm">New King James Version</a> Also he built towers in the desert. He dug many wells, for he had much livestock, both in the lowlands and in the plains; he also had farmers and vinedressers in the mountains and in Carmel, for he loved the soil. <a href="/nasb_/2_chronicles/26.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> He also built towers in the wilderness and carved out many cisterns, for he had much livestock, both in the lowland and in the plain. He also had plowmen and vinedressers in the hill country and the fertile fields, for he loved the soil. <a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/26.htm">NASB 1995</a> He built towers in the wilderness and hewed many cisterns, for he had much livestock, both in the lowland and in the plain. He also had plowmen and vinedressers in the hill country and the fertile fields, for he loved the soil. <a href="/nasb77/2_chronicles/26.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And he built towers in the wilderness and hewed many cisterns, for he had much livestock, both in the lowland and in the plain. He also had plowmen and vinedressers in the hill country and the fertile fields, for he loved the soil. <a href="/lsb/2_chronicles/26.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> He also built towers in the wilderness and hewed many cisterns, for he had much livestock, both in the Shephelah and in the plain. He also had plowmen and vinedressers in the hill country and the fertile fields, for he loved the soil. <a href="/amp/2_chronicles/26.htm">Amplified Bible</a> He also built towers in the wilderness and dug many cisterns, for he had a great deal of livestock, both in the lowlands and in the plain. He also had farmers and vinedressers in the hill country and in the fertile fields, for he loved the soil. <a href="/csb/2_chronicles/26.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Since he had many cattle both in the Judean foothills and the plain, he built towers in the desert and dug many wells. And since he was a lover of the soil, he had farmers and vinedressers in the hills and in the fertile lands. <a href="/hcsb/2_chronicles/26.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Since he had many cattle both in the Judean foothills and the plain, he built towers in the desert and dug many wells. And since he was a lover of the soil, he had farmers and vinedressers in the hills and in the fertile lands. <a href="/asv/2_chronicles/26.htm">American Standard Version</a> And he built towers in the wilderness, and hewed out many cisterns, for he had much cattle; in the lowland also, and in the plain: and he had husbandmen and vinedressers in the mountains and in the fruitful fields; for he loved husbandry. <a href="/cev/2_chronicles/26.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> He also built defense towers out in the desert. He owned such a large herd of livestock in the western foothills and in the flatlands, that he had cisterns dug there to catch the rainwater. He loved farming, so he had crops and vineyards planted in the hill country wherever there was fertile soil, and he hired farmers to take care of them. <a href="/erv/2_chronicles/26.htm">English Revised Version</a> And he built towers in the wilderness, and hewed out many cisterns, for he had much cattle; in the lowland also, and in the plain: and he had husbandmen and vinedressers in the mountains and in the fruitful fields; for he loved husbandry. <a href="/gwt/2_chronicles/26.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> He built towers in the desert. He dug many cisterns because he had a lot of herds in the foothills and the plains. He had farmers and vineyard workers in the mountains and the fertile fields because he loved the soil. <a href="/gnt/2_chronicles/26.htm">Good News Translation</a> He also built fortified towers in the open country and dug many cisterns, because he had large herds of livestock in the western foothills and plains. Because he loved farming, he encouraged the people to plant vineyards in the hill country and to farm the fertile land. <a href="/isv/2_chronicles/26.htm">International Standard Version</a> He also built watchtowers in the wilderness and had many cisterns hewed out, since he also possessed large herds, both in the Shephelah and in the midland plains. He had many farmers and vinedressers throughout the hills and fertile lands because he loved farming. <a href="/msb/2_chronicles/26.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Since he had much livestock in the foothills and in the plain, he built towers in the desert and dug many cisterns. And since he was a lover of the soil, he had farmers and vinedressers in the hill country and in the fertile fields. <a href="/net/2_chronicles/26.htm">NET Bible</a> He built towers in the desert and dug many cisterns, for he owned many herds in the lowlands and on the plain. He had workers in the fields and vineyards in the hills and in Carmel, for he loved agriculture. <a href="/nheb/2_chronicles/26.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> He built towers in the wilderness, and dug out many cisterns, for he had many cattle; in the Shephelah and in the plain he had farmers, and vinedressers in the hills and in the fertile fields, for he loved the land. <a href="/wbt/2_chronicles/26.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Also he built towers in the desert, and digged many wells: for he had many 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. <a href="/web/2_chronicles/26.htm">World English Bible</a> He built towers in the wilderness, and dug out many cisterns, for he had much livestock, both in the lowlands and in the plains. He had farmers and vineyard keepers in the mountains and in the fruitful fields, for he loved farming. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_chronicles/26.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and he builds towers in the wilderness, and digs many wells, for he had much livestock, both in the low country and in the plain, farmers and vinedressers in the mountains, and in Carmel; for he was a lover of the ground. <a href="/ylt/2_chronicles/26.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and he buildeth towers in the wilderness, and diggeth many wells, for he had much cattle, both in the low country and in the plain, husbandmen and vine-dressers in the mountains, and in Carmel; for he was a lover of the ground. <a href="/slt/2_chronicles/26.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he will build towers in the desert, and hew out many wells: for there were many cattle to him; and in the low country and in the plain; and husbandmen and vine-dressers in the mountains, and in Carmel: for he was loving the earth.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_chronicles/26.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And he built towers in the wilderness, and dug many cisterns, for he had much cattle both in the plains, and in the waste of the desert: he had also vineyards and dressers of vines in the mountains, and in Carmel: for he was a man that loved husbandry. <a href="/cpdv/2_chronicles/26.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then he also constructed towers in the wilderness, and dug many cisterns, because he had much cattle, both in the plains and in the starkness of the wilderness. Also, he had vineyards and dressers of vines in the mountains and at Carmel. Certainly, he was a man devoted to agriculture. <a href="/nabre/2_chronicles/26.htm">New American Bible</a> He built towers in the wilderness and dug numerous cisterns, for he had many cattle. He had plowmen in the Shephelah and the plains, farmers and vinedressers in the highlands and the garden land. He was a lover of the soil. <a href="/nrsvce/2_chronicles/26.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> He built towers in the wilderness and hewed out many cisterns, for he had large herds, both in the Shephelah and in the plain, and he had farmers and vinedressers in the hills and in the fertile lands, for he loved the soil.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_chronicles/26.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> He also built many towers in the cities which he had, and he built for himself many castles; for he had much wealth; and had farmers and workers both in the plains and on the mountains, because he had much cattle. <a href="/hpbt/2_chronicles/26.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And he built many towers in the cities that he had and he made many castles for himself because he had many riches, and in the valleys and in the mountains he had many Farmers and Laborers, because he had much property.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_chronicles/26.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And be built towers in the wilderness, and hewed out many cisterns, for he had much cattle; in the Lowland also, and in the table-land; and he had husbandmen and vinedressers in the mountains and in the fruitful fields; for he loved husbandry. <a href="/sep/2_chronicles/26.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And he built towers in the wilderness, and dug many wells, for he had many cattle in the low country and in the plain; and vinedressers in the mountain country and in Carmel: for he was a husbandman. <a href="/parallel/2_chronicles/26-10.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zGrb4955Tvs?start=6610" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/26.htm">Uzziah Reigns in Judah</a> …9Uzziah built towers in Jerusalem at the Corner Gate, the Valley Gate, and the angle in the wall, and he fortified them. 10<a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">Since</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: hā·yāh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">he had</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/7227.htm" title="7227: rab·bîm (Adj-mp) -- Much, many, great. By contracted from rabab; abundant.">much</a> <a href="/hebrew/4735.htm" title="4735: miq·neh- (N-ms) -- Cattle. From qanah; something bought, i.e. Property, but only livestock; abstractly, acquisition.">livestock</a> <a href="/hebrew/8219.htm" title="8219: ū·ḇaš·šə·p̄ê·lāh (Conj-w, Prep-b, Art:: N-fs) -- Lowland. From shaphel; Lowland, i.e. the maritime slope of Palestine.">in the foothills</a> <a href="/hebrew/4334.htm" title="4334: ū·ḇam·mî·šō·wr (Conj-w, Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- A level place, uprightness. ">and in the plain,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1129.htm" title="1129: way·yi·ḇen (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To build. A primitive root; to build.">he built</a> <a href="/hebrew/4026.htm" title="4026: miḡ·dā·lîm (N-mp) -- A tower. Also feminine migdalah; from gadal; a tower; by analogy, a rostrum; figuratively, a bed of flowers.">towers</a> <a href="/hebrew/4057.htm" title="4057: bam·miḏ·bār (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- A pasture, a desert, speech. From dabar in the sense of driving; a pasture; by implication, a desert; also speech.">in the desert</a> <a href="/hebrew/2672.htm" title="2672: way·yaḥ·ṣōḇ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- Or chatseb; a primitive root; to cut or carve, stone or other material); by implication, to hew, split, square, quarry, engrave.">and dug</a> <a href="/hebrew/7227.htm" title="7227: raḇ (Adj-ms) -- Much, many, great. By contracted from rabab; abundant.">many</a> <a href="/hebrew/953.htm" title="953: bō·rō·wṯ (N-mp) -- A pit, cistern, well. From buwr; a pit hole.">cisterns.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">And since</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: hā·yāh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">he was</a> <a href="/hebrew/157.htm" title="157: ’ō·hêḇ (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To love. Or raheb; a primitive root; to have affection for.">a lover</a> <a href="/hebrew/127.htm" title="127: ’ă·ḏā·māh (N-fs) -- Ground, land. From 'adam; soil.">of the soil,</a> <a href="/hebrew/406.htm" title="406: ’ik·kā·rîm (N-mp) -- A plowman, husbandman. From an unused root meaning to dig; a farmer.">he had farmers</a> <a href="/hebrew/3755.htm" title="3755: wə·ḵō·rə·mîm (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-mp) -- To tend vineyards, dress vines. Active participle of an imaginary denominative from kerem; a vinedresser.">and vinedressers</a> <a href="/hebrew/2022.htm" title="2022: be·hā·rîm (Prep-b, Art:: N-mp) -- Mountain, hill, hill country. A shortened form of harar; a mountain or range of hills.">in the hill country</a> <a href="/hebrew/3759.htm" title="3759: ū·ḇak·kar·mel (Conj-w, Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- A plantation, garden land, fruit, garden growth. From kerem; a planted field; by implication, garden produce.">and in the fertile fields.</a> 11Uzziah had an army ready for battle that went out to war by assigned divisions, as recorded by Jeiel the scribe and Maaseiah the officer under the direction of Hananiah, one of the royal officers.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/isaiah/5-1.htm">Isaiah 5:1-2</a> I will sing for my beloved a song of his vineyard: My beloved had a vineyard on a very fertile hill. / He dug it up and cleared the stones and planted the finest vines. He built a watchtower in the middle and dug out a winepress as well. He waited for the vineyard to yield good grapes, but the fruit it produced was sour! <a href="/isaiah/28-24.htm">Isaiah 28:24-26</a> Does the plowman plow for planting every day? Does he continuously loosen and harrow the soil? / When he has leveled its surface, does he not sow caraway and scatter cumin? He plants wheat in rows and barley in plots, and rye within its border. / For his God instructs and teaches him properly. <a href="/isaiah/32-20.htm">Isaiah 32:20</a> Blessed are those who sow beside abundant waters, who let the ox and donkey range freely. <a href="/amos/9-14.htm">Amos 9:14</a> I will restore My people Israel from captivity; they will rebuild and inhabit the ruined cities. They will plant vineyards and drink their wine; they will make gardens and eat their fruit. <a href="/jeremiah/31-5.htm">Jeremiah 31:5</a> Again you will plant vineyards on the hills of Samaria; the farmers will plant and enjoy the fruit. <a href="/genesis/26-12.htm">Genesis 26:12</a> Now Isaac sowed seed in the land, and that very year he reaped a hundredfold. And the LORD blessed him, <a href="/genesis/41-47.htm">Genesis 41:47-49</a> During the seven years of abundance, the land brought forth bountifully. / During those seven years, Joseph collected all the excess food in the land of Egypt and stored it in the cities. In every city he laid up the food from the fields around it. / So Joseph stored up grain in such abundance, like the sand of the sea, that he stopped keeping track of it; for it was beyond measure. <a href="/deuteronomy/8-7.htm">Deuteronomy 8:7-9</a> For the LORD your God is bringing you into a good land, a land of brooks and fountains and springs that flow through the valleys and hills; / a land of wheat, barley, vines, fig trees, and pomegranates; a land of olive oil and honey; / a land where you will eat food without scarcity, where you will lack nothing; a land whose rocks are iron and whose hills are ready to be mined for copper. <a href="/1_kings/4-33.htm">1 Kings 4:33</a> He spoke of trees, from the cedar in Lebanon to the hyssop growing in the wall, and he taught about animals, birds, reptiles, and fish. <a href="/psalms/107-37.htm">Psalm 107:37</a> They sow fields and plant vineyards that yield a fruitful harvest. <a href="/matthew/21-33.htm">Matthew 21:33</a> Listen to another parable: There was a landowner who planted a vineyard. He put a wall around it, dug a winepress in it, and built a tower. Then he rented it out to some tenants and went away on a journey. <a href="/mark/12-1.htm">Mark 12:1</a> Then Jesus began to speak to them in parables: “A man planted a vineyard. He put a wall around it, dug a wine vat, and built a watchtower. Then he rented it out to some tenants and went away on a journey. <a href="/luke/20-9.htm">Luke 20:9</a> Then He proceeded to tell the people this parable: “A man planted a vineyard, rented it out to some tenants, and went away for a long time. <a href="/john/15-1.htm">John 15:1-2</a> “I am the true vine, and My Father is the keeper of the vineyard. / He cuts off every branch in Me that bears no fruit, and every branch that does bear fruit, He prunes to make it even more fruitful. <a href="/james/5-7.htm">James 5:7</a> Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer awaits the precious fruit of the soil—how patient he is for the fall and spring rains.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Also he built towers in the desert, and dig many wells: for he had much cattle, both in the low country, and in the plains: farmers also, and vine dressers in the mountains, and in Carmel: for he loved husbandry.<a href="/genesis/26-18.htm">Genesis 26:18-21</a> And Isaac digged again the wells of water, which they had digged in the days of Abraham his father; for the Philistines had stopped them after the death of Abraham: and he called their names after the names by which his father had called them… he had much<a href="/2_kings/3-4.htm">2 Kings 3:4</a> And Mesha king of Moab was a sheepmaster, and rendered unto the king of Israel an hundred thousand lambs, and an hundred thousand rams, with the wool.<a href="/1_chronicles/27-26.htm">1 Chronicles 27:26-31</a> And over them that did the work of the field for tillage of the ground was Ezri the son of Chelub: … Carmel.<a href="/2_kings/19-23.htm">2 Kings 19:23</a> By thy messengers thou hast reproached the Lord, and hast said, With the multitude of my chariots I am come up to the height of the mountains, to the sides of Lebanon, and will cut down the tall cedar trees thereof, and the choice fir trees thereof: and I will enter into the lodgings of his borders, and into the forest of his Carmel.<a href="/isaiah/29-17.htm">Isaiah 29:17</a> Is it not yet a very little while, and Lebanon shall be turned into a fruitful field, and the fruitful field shall be esteemed as a forest?husbandry [heb] ground <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_chronicles/26-9.htm">Built</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-2.htm">Cattle</a> <a href="/1_samuel/13-6.htm">Cisterns</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-6.htm">Country</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-24.htm">Desert</a> <a href="/2_kings/19-24.htm">Digged</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/16-14.htm">Dug</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-26.htm">Farmers</a> <a href="/genesis/9-20.htm">Farming</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-40.htm">Fertile</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-25.htm">Fields</a> <a href="/2_kings/19-23.htm">Fruitful</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-29.htm">Herds</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-11.htm">Hill</a> <a href="/2_kings/25-12.htm">Husbandmen</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/23-4.htm">Keepers</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/14-15.htm">Livestock</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/7-14.htm">Low</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-11.htm">Mountains</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/4-17.htm">Plain</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-27.htm">Plains</a> <a href="/2_kings/25-12.htm">Plowmen</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-27.htm">Shephe'lah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/4-17.htm">Soil</a> <a href="/joshua/20-8.htm">Table-Land</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-9.htm">Towers</a> <a href="/2_kings/18-31.htm">Vine</a> <a href="/1_kings/21-18.htm">Vineyard</a> <a href="/2_kings/19-24.htm">Wells</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-9.htm">Wilderness</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_chronicles/27-3.htm">Built</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-33.htm">Cattle</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-25.htm">Cisterns</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/27-4.htm">Country</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-21.htm">Desert</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-25.htm">Digged</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-25.htm">Dug</a> <a href="/isaiah/61-5.htm">Farmers</a> <a href="/jeremiah/27-11.htm">Farming</a> <a href="/psalms/65-9.htm">Fertile</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-19.htm">Fields</a> <a href="/psalms/105-24.htm">Fruitful</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-6.htm">Herds</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/27-3.htm">Hill</a> <a href="/jeremiah/14-4.htm">Husbandmen</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/34-9.htm">Keepers</a> <a href="/ezra/1-6.htm">Livestock</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/28-19.htm">Low</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/27-4.htm">Mountains</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-22.htm">Plain</a> <a href="/isaiah/42-16.htm">Plains</a> <a href="/psalms/129-3.htm">Plowmen</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/28-18.htm">Shephe'lah</a> <a href="/job/5-6.htm">Soil</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/3-10.htm">Table-Land</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-15.htm">Towers</a> <a href="/job/15-33.htm">Vine</a> <a href="/job/24-6.htm">Vineyard</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-25.htm">Wells</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-19.htm">Wilderness</a><div class="vheading2">2 Chronicles 26</div>1. <a href="/2_chronicles/26-1.htm">Uzziah succeeding, and reigning well in the days of Zechariah, prospers</a> 16. <a href="/2_chronicles/26-16.htm">Waxing proud, he invades the priest's office, and is smitten with leprosy</a> 22. <a href="/2_chronicles/26-22.htm">He dies, and Jotham succeeds him</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The foothills and plains of Judah provided ideal grazing land, reflecting the region's agricultural richness. This prosperity is reminiscent of the blessings promised to Israel for obedience (<a href="/deuteronomy/28-4.htm">Deuteronomy 28:4</a>). The mention of livestock also connects to the patriarchs, such as Abraham and Jacob, who were similarly blessed with abundant flocks (<a href="/genesis/13-2.htm">Genesis 13:2</a>, <a href="/genesis/30-43.htm">Genesis 30:43</a>).he built towers in the desert Building towers in the desert served both defensive and agricultural purposes. These structures were likely watchtowers to protect against raiders and to oversee the land. The desert areas of Judah were vulnerable to attacks, and such fortifications were necessary for security. This action demonstrates Uzziah's wisdom and foresight in protecting his kingdom, similar to the strategic defenses built by other kings like Solomon (<a href="/1_kings/9-19.htm">1 Kings 9:19</a>).and dug many cisterns Cisterns were essential for water storage in arid regions, crucial for sustaining life and agriculture. Uzziah's efforts in digging many cisterns show his commitment to ensuring a stable water supply, reflecting his administrative skills and care for his people. This is reminiscent of the efforts of other leaders, such as Hezekiah, who also focused on water supply (<a href="/2_kings/20-20.htm">2 Kings 20:20</a>). Water is often symbolic of life and blessing in Scripture (<a href="/isaiah/44-3.htm">Isaiah 44:3</a>).And since he was a lover of the soil Uzziah's love for the soil indicates a deep appreciation for agriculture and the land's productivity. This passion aligns with the biblical theme of stewardship of the earth, as seen in <a href="/genesis/2-15.htm">Genesis 2:15</a>, where Adam is placed in the garden to work and care for it. Uzziah's dedication to agriculture reflects a godly attribute of valuing and nurturing God's creation.he had farmers and vinedressers in the hill country and in the fertile fields The employment of farmers and vinedressers highlights the organized and prosperous agricultural system under Uzziah's reign. The hill country and fertile fields of Judah were known for their productivity, supporting crops like grapes and olives. This agricultural success fulfills the covenant blessings of a land flowing with milk and honey (<a href="/exodus/3-8.htm">Exodus 3:8</a>). The imagery of vineyards is also significant in Scripture, often symbolizing Israel itself (<a href="/isaiah/5.htm">Isaiah 5:1-7</a>) and later, Jesus as the true vine (<a href="/john/15.htm">John 15:1</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/u/uzziah.htm">Uzziah</a> The king of Judah who reigned for 52 years. Known for his military strength, agricultural development, and innovations. 2. <a href="/topical/w/wilderness.htm">Wilderness</a> Refers to the less inhabited and more rugged areas of Judah where Uzziah built towers for defense and control. 3. <a href="/topical/c/cisterns.htm">Cisterns</a> Large storage systems for water, crucial for agriculture and livestock, especially in arid regions. 4. <a href="/topical/f/foothills_and_plain.htm">Foothills and Plain</a> Regions of Judah where Uzziah had extensive livestock, indicating his wealth and the prosperity of his reign. 5. <a href="/topical/f/farmers_and_vinedressers.htm">Farmers and Vinedressers</a> Individuals employed by Uzziah to cultivate the land, reflecting his interest in agriculture and the economic stability of his kingdom.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/s/stewardship_of_resources.htm">Stewardship of Resources</a> Uzziah's actions demonstrate the importance of wisely managing and developing the resources God has entrusted to us. We should seek to use our talents and possessions for the benefit of others and the glory of God. <a href="/topical/l/love_for_creation.htm">Love for Creation</a> Uzziah's love for the soil reflects a biblical appreciation for God's creation. As stewards of the earth, we are called to care for and cultivate it responsibly. <a href="/topical/p/preparation_and_provision.htm">Preparation and Provision</a> By building towers and cisterns, Uzziah prepared for future needs and challenges. We should also plan and prepare in our lives, trusting God to provide as we act wisely. <a href="/topical/e/economic_development.htm">Economic Development</a> Uzziah's investment in agriculture and infrastructure contributed to the prosperity of his kingdom. This teaches us the value of hard work and innovation in contributing to the well-being of our communities.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_chronicles_26.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 26</a> <a href="/q/who_was_king_uzziah_in_the_bible.htm">Who was King Uzziah in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_2_chron_10_differ_from_1_kings_12.htm">(2 Chronicles 10) Why do some details in this chapter differ from or omit parts of the parallel account in 1 Kings 12?</a> <a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_2_sam_10_18_and_1_chr_19_18.htm">How do we reconcile the discrepant figures between 2 Samuel 10:18 and 1 Chronicles 19:18 regarding the number of charioteers and horsemen defeated by David?</a> <a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_1_chr_10_4_and_2_sam_1_10.htm">How can 1 Chronicles 10's account that Saul died by falling on his own sword (1 Chronicles 10:4) be reconciled with 2 Samuel 1:10, where an Amalekite claims to have killed him?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_chronicles/26.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(10) In the desert.--Or, grazing country, i.e., the "wilderness of Judah," on the west of the Dead Sea. The towers were for the protection of the royal herds against the predatory Bedawin. (Comp. <a href="/micah/4-8.htm" title="And you, O tower of the flock, the strong hold of the daughter of Zion, to you shall it come, even the first dominion; the kingdom shall come to the daughter of Jerusalem.">Micah 4:8</a> : "And thou, O tower of the flock.")Digged many wells.--Hewed out many cisterns; to supply his herds with water.For he had much cattle.--Scil, there, in the wilderness of Judah. But perhaps we should render thus: "For he had much cattle; and in the lowland and in the plain he had husbandmen; and vinedressers in the mountains and in the glebe land." So Syriac.Both in the low country.--And in the lowland of Judah; the Sheph?lah, between the hills and the Mediterranean.And in the plains.--Plain (mishor). "The Plain," par excellence, appears to mean the high level east of the Dead Sea and Jordan (<a href="/deuteronomy/4-43.htm" title="Namely, Bezer in the wilderness, in the plain country, of the Reubenites; and Ramoth in Gilead, of the Gadites; and Golan in Bashan, of the Manassites.">Deuteronomy 4:43</a>; <a href="/joshua/20-8.htm" title="And on the other side Jordan by Jericho eastward, they assigned Bezer in the wilderness on the plain out of the tribe of Reuben, and Ramoth in Gilead out of the tribe of Gad, and Golan in Bashan out of the tribe of Manasseh.">Joshua 20:8</a>). This was the territory of Reuben, which Uzziah probably recovered from Moab and Ammon (<a href="/2_chronicles/26-8.htm" title="And the Ammonites gave gifts to Uzziah: and his name spread abroad even to the entering in of Egypt; for he strengthened himself exceedingly.">2Chronicles 26:8</a>). (Comp. <a href="/isaiah/16-1.htm" title="Send you the lamb to the ruler of the land from Sela to the wilderness, to the mount of the daughter of Zion.">Isaiah 16:1</a>, from which it appears that the kings of Judah at this epoch claimed sovereignty over the country on the eastern side of the Jordan.) . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_chronicles/26.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 10. - Towers in the desert; Hebrew, בַּמִּזְבָּר; the rendering should be the usual one of "wilderness." This was the cattle-pasture west and south-west of the Dead Sea. The towers were needed for forts of observation against marauding and cattle-robbing incursions, as well as for shelter in some attacks. Many wells; Hebrew, בֹּרות. These were not springs, but rather, as in the margin, tanks and cisterns. Carmel. It is not probable that this is the proper name. The translation of Carmel is "fertile field." As a proper name it occurs about twenty times, from <a href="/joshua/12-22.htm">Joshua 12:22</a>; <a href="/joshua/15-55.htm">Joshua 15:55</a>; <a href="/joshua/19-26.htm">Joshua 19:26</a>; on to <a href="/amos/1-2.htm">Amos 1:2</a>; <a href="/amos/9-3.htm">Amos 9:3</a>; and perhaps <a href="/micah/7-14.htm">Micah 7:14</a>; and as not a proper name it occurs about twenty times also; the "fruitful field," e.g., of <a href="/isaiah/29-17.htm">Isaiah 29:17</a> and Isaiah 32:15 shows in the Hebrew text הַכַּרְמֶל. The aspect of this verse is very picturesque, and the picturesqueness very pleasant, with its low country and pasturing cattle, its plains and their herds, its hills and their vines, all quickened into life by the mention of towers and wells, husbandmen and vine-dressers, and finished off by the home-touch that this king's partiality looked to agricultural and pastoral pursuits. <a href="/commentaries/2_chronicles/26-10.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Since כִּ֤י (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction he had הָ֣יָה (hā·yāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> To fall out, come to pass, become, be much רַבִּ֔ים (rab·bîm) Adjective - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7227.htm">Strong's 7227: </a> Much, many, great livestock מִקְנֶה־ (miq·neh-) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4735.htm">Strong's 4735: </a> Something bought, property, livestock, acquisition in the foothills וּבַשְּׁפֵלָ֖ה (ū·ḇaš·šə·p̄ê·lāh) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8219.htm">Strong's 8219: </a> Lowland and in the plain, וּבַמִּישׁ֑וֹר (ū·ḇam·mî·šō·wr) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4334.htm">Strong's 4334: </a> A level, a plain, as a, straightness, justice he built וַיִּ֨בֶן (way·yi·ḇen) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1129.htm">Strong's 1129: </a> To build towers מִגְדָּלִ֜ים (miḡ·dā·lîm) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4026.htm">Strong's 4026: </a> A tower, a rostrum, a, bed of flowers in the desert בַּמִּדְבָּ֗ר (bam·miḏ·bār) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4057.htm">Strong's 4057: </a> A pasture, a desert, speech and dug וַיַּחְצֹב֙ (way·yaḥ·ṣōḇ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2672.htm">Strong's 2672: </a> To cut, carve, to hew, split, square, quarry, engrave many רַּב֙ (raḇ) Adjective - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7227.htm">Strong's 7227: </a> Much, many, great cisterns. בֹּר֣וֹת (bō·rō·wṯ) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_953.htm">Strong's 953: </a> A pit, cistern, well And since כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction he was הָיָֽה׃ (hā·yāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> To fall out, come to pass, become, be a lover אֹהֵ֥ב (’ō·hêḇ) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_157.htm">Strong's 157: </a> To have affection f of the soil, אֲדָמָ֖ה (’ă·ḏā·māh) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_127.htm">Strong's 127: </a> Ground, land he had farmers אִכָּרִ֣ים (’ik·kā·rîm) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_406.htm">Strong's 406: </a> A plowman, husbandman and vinedressers וְכֹֽרְמִ֗ים (wə·ḵō·rə·mîm) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3755.htm">Strong's 3755: </a> To tend vineyards, dress vines in the hill country בֶּהָרִים֙ (be·hā·rîm) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2022.htm">Strong's 2022: </a> Mountain, hill, hill country and in the fertile fields. וּבַכַּרְמֶ֔ל (ū·ḇak·kar·mel) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3760.htm">Strong's 3760: </a> Carmel -- a mountain promontory on the Mediterranean, also a city near Hebron <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/26-10.htm">2 Chronicles 26:10 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/26-10.htm">2 Chronicles 26:10 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_chronicles/26-10.htm">2 Chronicles 26:10 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/26-10.htm">2 Chronicles 26:10 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/26-10.htm">2 Chronicles 26:10 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_chronicles/26-10.htm">2 Chronicles 26:10 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_chronicles/26-10.htm">2 Chronicles 26:10 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_chronicles/26-10.htm">2 Chronicles 26:10 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_chronicles/26-10.htm">2 Chronicles 26:10 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_chronicles/26-10.htm">2 Chronicles 26:10 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-10.htm">OT History: 2 Chronicles 26:10 He built towers in the wilderness (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_chronicles/26-9.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Chronicles 26:9"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 26:9" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_chronicles/26-11.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Chronicles 26:11"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 26:11" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>