2 He was the one who rebuilt Elath and restored it to Judah after Amaziah rested with his ancestors.

Other Translations of 2 Chronicles 26:2

King James Version

2 He built Eloth, and restored it to Judah, after that the king slept with his fathers.

English Standard Version

2 He built Eloth and restored it to Judah, after the king slept with his fathers.

The Message

2 The first thing he did after his father was dead and buried was to recover Elath for Judah and rebuild it.

New King James Version

2 He built Elath and restored it to Judah, after the king rested with his fathers.

New Living Translation

2 After his father's death, Uzziah rebuilt the town of Elath and restored it to Judah.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 26:2

Commentary on 2 Chronicles 26:1-15

(Read 2 Chronicles 26:1-15)

As long as Uzziah sought the Lord, and minded religion, God made him to prosper. Those only prosper whom God makes to prosper; for prosperity is his gift. Many have owned, that as long as they sought the Lord, and kept close to their duty, they prospered; but when they forsook God, every thing went cross. God never continues either to bless the indolent or to withhold his blessing from the diligent. He will never suffer any to seek his face in vain. Uzziah's name was famed throughout all the neighbouring countries. A name with God and good people makes truly honourable. He did not delight in war, nor addict himself to sports, but delighted in husbandry.