⁶ He went to war against the Philistines^(A) and broke down the walls of Gath, Jabneh and Ashdod.^(B) He then rebuilt towns near Ashdod and elsewhere among the Philistines. ⁷ God helped him against the Philistines and against the Arabs^(C) who lived in Gur Baal and against the Meunites.^{(D) 8} The Ammonites^(E) brought tribute to Uzziah, and his fame spread as far as the border of Egypt, because he had become very powerful.