The Ammonites. — Old enemies of Judab (2 Chronicles 20:1).

Gave gifts.Paid tribute. Literally, gave a present, or offering (minchâh).

His name spread abroad even to the entering in of Egypt. — See margin. His name and influence, like Solomon’s, extended to the Egyptian border.

He strengthened himself exceedingly.He showed strength, prevailed, made head (Daniel 11:7; Daniel 11:32).

Exceedingly. — See the Notes on 1 Chronicles 14:2; 1 Chronicles 29:25. Syriac, “because he made much war.”

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