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15 And he made in Jerusalem engines, invented by skilful men, to be on the towers and upon the [a]battlements, wherewith to shoot arrows and great stones. And his name spread far abroad; for he was marvellously helped, till he was strong.

16 But when he was strong, his heart was lifted up, [b]so that he did corruptly, and he trespassed against Jehovah his God; for he went into the temple of Jehovah to burn incense upon the altar of incense. 17 And Azariah the priest went in after him, and with him fourscore priests of Jehovah, that were valiant men:

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  1. 2 Chronicles 26:15 Or, corner towers
  2. 2 Chronicles 26:16 Or, to his destruction