engines invented by cunning men] Heb. inventions by invention of the inventor.
great stones] Here stones were cast by engines, but v. 14, by slings.
spread far] Heb. went forth, v. 8.
he was marvellusly helped] The LORD wonderfully blessed all his endeavours: or, by the great preparations which he made, he brought much help to himself, v. 7.
strng] In his kingdom.