2 Chronicles 26:1
2 Chronicles 26:1 in Multiple Translations
All the people of Judah took Uzziah, who was sixteen years old, and made him king in place of his father Amaziah.
Then all the people of Judah took Uzziah, who was sixteen years old, and made him king in the room of his father Amaziah.
And all the people of Judah took Uzziah, who was sixteen years old, and made him king in the room of his father Amaziah.
Then all the people of Judah took Uzziah, who was sixteen years old, and made him king in place of his father Amaziah.
All the people of Judah took Uzziah, sixteen years old, and made him king in succession to his father Amaziah.
Then all the people of Iudah tooke Vzziah, which was sixteene yeere olde, and made him King in the steade of his father Amaziah.
And all the people of Judah take Uzziah (and he [is] a son of sixteen years), and cause him to reign instead of his father Amaziah.
All the people of Judah took Uzziah, who was sixteen years old, and made him king in the place of his father Amaziah.
Then all the people of Judah took Uzziah, who was sixteen years old, and made him king in the room of his father Amaziah.
And all the people of Juda took his son Ozias, who was sixteen years old, and made him king in the room of Amasias his father.
After King Amaziah died, all the people of Judah appointed his son Uzziah, who then was 16 years old, as their king. One of the things that happened while he was the king was that his men captured Elath town on the Gulf of Aqaba and rebuilt it.
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2 Chronicles 26:1 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּקְח֞וּ
כָּל
עַ֤ם
יְהוּדָה֙
אֶת
עֻזִּיָּ֔הוּ
וְ/ה֕וּא
בֶּן
שֵׁ֥שׁ
עֶשְׂרֵ֖ה
שָׁנָ֑ה
וַ/יַּמְלִ֣יכוּ
אֹת֔/וֹ
תַּ֖חַת
אָבִ֥י/ו
אֲמַצְיָֽהוּ
וַ/יִּקְח֞וּ
lâqach
H3947
to take
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
עַ֤ם
ʻam
H5971
Amaw
N-ms
יְהוּדָה֙
Yᵉhûwdâh
H3063
Judah
N-proper
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
עֻזִּיָּ֔הוּ
ʻUzzîyâh
H5818
Uzziah
N-proper
וְ/ה֕וּא
hûwʼ
H1931
he/she/it
Conj | Pron
בֶּן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
שֵׁ֥שׁ
shêsh
H8337
six
Adj
עֶשְׂרֵ֖ה
ʻâsâr
H6240
ten
Adj
שָׁנָ֑ה
shâneh
H8141
year
N-fs
וַ/יַּמְלִ֣יכוּ
mâlak
H4427
to reign
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3mp
אֹת֔/וֹ
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM | Suff
תַּ֖חַת
tachath
H8478
underneath
Prep
אָבִ֥י/ו
ʼâb
H1
father
N-ms | Suff
אֲמַצְיָֽהוּ
ʼĂmatsyâh
H558
Amaziah
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Chronicles 26:1
וַ/יִּקְח֞וּ
lâqach
H3947
"to take"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
This Hebrew word means to take or get something, and it is used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to take a wife, to take possession of something, or to receive a gift. For example, in Genesis 2:22, God takes a rib from Adam to create Eve.
Definition: : take 1) to take, get, fetch, lay hold of, seize, receive, acquire, buy, bring, marry, take a wife, snatch, take away 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to take, take in the hand 1a2) to take and carry along 1a3) to take from, take out of, take, carry away, take away 1a4) to take to or for a person, procure, get, take possession of, select, choose, take in marriage, receive, accept 1a5) to take up or upon, put upon 1a6) to fetch 1a7) to take, lead, conduct 1a8) to take, capture, seize 1a9) to take, carry off 1a10) to take (vengeance) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be captured 1b2) to be taken away, be removed 1b3) to be taken, brought unto 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to be taken from or out of 1c2) to be stolen from 1c3) to be taken captive 1c4) to be taken away, be removed 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be taken unto, be brought unto 1d2) to be taken out of 1d3) to be taken away 1e) (Hithpael) 1e1) to take hold of oneself 1e2) to flash about (of lightning)
Usage: Occurs in 909 OT verses. KJV: accept, bring, buy, carry away, drawn, fetch, get, infold, [idiom] many, mingle, place, receive(-ing), reserve, seize, send for, take (away, -ing, up), use, win. See also: Genesis 2:15; Genesis 34:17; Exodus 30:23.
כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
עַ֤ם
ʻam
H5971
"Amaw"
N-ms
A people or nation is what this Hebrew word represents, like the nation of Israel in Exodus 33:13. It can also mean a tribe, troops, or attendants, and is used to describe a group of people gathered together. The word is often used to refer to the people of God.
Definition: This name means nation, people
Usage: Occurs in 1655 OT verses. KJV: folk, men, nation, people. See also: Genesis 11:6; Exodus 16:4; Leviticus 17:9.
יְהוּדָה֙
Yᵉhûwdâh
H3063
"Judah"
N-proper
Judah is the name of the tribe descended from Judah, the son of Jacob. It is also the name of the region where the tribe lived. The name means 'praised' and is first mentioned in Genesis.
Definition: § Judah = "praised" the tribe descended from Judah the son of Jacob
Usage: Occurs in 754 OT verses. KJV: Judah. See also: Genesis 29:35; 1 Samuel 23:3; 2 Kings 14:13.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
עֻזִּיָּ֔הוּ
ʻUzzîyâh
H5818
"Uzziah"
N-proper
Uzziah means my strength is Jehovah, the name of five Israelites, including a king of Judah who ruled for 52 years.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.11.4; son of: Zechariah (H2148V); father of: Athaiah (H6265) § Uzziah = "my strength is Jehovah" 1) son of king Amaziah of Judah and king of Judah himself for 52 years; also 'Azariah' 2) a Kohathite Levite and ancestor of Samuel 3) a priest of the sons of Harim who took a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 4) a Judaite, father of Athaiah or Uthai 5) father of Jehonathan, one of David's overseers
Usage: Occurs in 26 OT verses. KJV: Uzziah. See also: 2 Kings 15:13; 2 Chronicles 26:19; Isaiah 1:1.
וְ/ה֕וּא
hûwʼ
H1931
"he/she/it"
Conj | Pron
This word is a pronoun meaning 'he', 'she', or 'it', used to refer to a person or thing. It is used in the Bible to emphasize a subject or make it clear who is being talked about.
Definition: pron 3p s 1) he, she, it 1a) himself (with emphasis) 1b) resuming subj with emphasis 1c) (with minimum emphasis following predicate) 1d) (anticipating subj) 1e) (emphasising predicate) 1f) that, it (neuter) demons pron 2) that (with article)
Usage: Occurs in 1693 OT verses. KJV: he, as for her, him(-self), it, the same, she (herself), such, that (...it), these, they, this, those, which (is), who. See also: Genesis 2:11; Genesis 32:19; Exodus 21:3.
בֶּן
bên
H1121
"son"
N-ms
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
שֵׁ֥שׁ
shêsh
H8337
"six"
Adj
This Hebrew word means the number six, and is often used in the Bible to describe measurements, like the six days of creation in Genesis 1.
Definition: 1) six 1a) six (cardinal number) 1b) sixth (ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers Aramaic equivalent: shet (שֵׁת "six" H8353)
Usage: Occurs in 202 OT verses. KJV: six(-teen, -teenth), sixth. See also: Genesis 7:6; 1 Kings 6:6; Proverbs 6:16.
עֶשְׂרֵ֖ה
ʻâsâr
H6240
"ten"
Adj
In Hebrew, this word means ten, and is used to form numbers like eleven or thirteen, as seen in Genesis 31:41. It is always used in combination with other numbers.
Definition: 1) ten, -teen (in combination with other numbers) 1a) used only in combination to make the numbers 11-19
Usage: Occurs in 292 OT verses. KJV: (eigh-, fif-, four-, nine-, seven-, six-, thir-) teen(-th), [phrase] eleven(-th), [phrase] sixscore thousand, [phrase] twelve(-th). See also: Genesis 5:8; Joshua 21:7; 1 Chronicles 25:27.
שָׁנָ֑ה
shâneh
H8141
"year"
N-fs
This word also means a year, like when Abraham was 100 years old in Genesis 21. It is used to describe a period of time, age, or a lifetime.
Definition: 1) year 1a) as division of time 1b) as measure of time 1c) as indication of age 1d) a lifetime (of years of life) Aramaic equivalent: she.nah (שְׁנָה "year" H8140)
Usage: Occurs in 647 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] whole age, [idiom] long, [phrase] old, year([idiom] -ly). See also: Genesis 1:14; Genesis 47:28; Numbers 7:35.
וַ/יַּמְלִ֣יכוּ
mâlak
H4427
"to reign"
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3mp
To advise or counsel is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which can also mean to reign or rule as a king. It is used in the Bible to describe the actions of leaders, like King Solomon, who sought wisdom to rule God's people. This word is found in the book of 1 Kings.
Definition: 1) to be or become king or queen, reign 1a) (Qal) to be or become king or queen, reign 1b) (Hiphil) to make one king or queen, cause to reign 1c) (Hophal) to be made king or queen
Usage: Occurs in 284 OT verses. KJV: consult, [idiom] indeed, be (make, set a, set up) king, be (make) queen, (begin to, make to) reign(-ing), rule, [idiom] surely. See also: Genesis 36:31; 2 Kings 8:15; 2 Chronicles 10:17.
אֹת֔/וֹ
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM | Suff
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
תַּ֖חַת
tachath
H8478
"underneath"
Prep
This Hebrew word means underneath or below, often used to describe physical locations or positions. It appears in various books, including Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to indicate something is under or beneath something else. The word has several related meanings.
Definition: : under/below 1) the under part, beneath, instead of, as, for, for the sake of, flat, unto, where, whereas n m 1a) the under part adv accus 1b) beneath prep 1c) under, beneath 1c1) at the foot of (idiom) 1c2) sweetness, subjection, woman, being burdened or oppressed (fig) 1c3) of subjection or conquest 1d) what is under one, the place in which one stands 1d1) in one's place, the place in which one stands (idiom with reflexive pronoun) 1d2) in place of, instead of (in transferred sense) 1d3) in place of, in exchange or return for (of things mutually interchanged) conj 1e) instead of, instead of that 1f) in return for that, because that in compounds 1g) in, under, into the place of (after verbs of motion) 1h) from under, from beneath, from under the hand of, from his place, under, beneath
Usage: Occurs in 450 OT verses. KJV: as, beneath, [idiom] flat, in(-stead), (same) place (where...is), room, for...sake, stead of, under, [idiom] unto, [idiom] when...was mine, whereas, (where-) fore, with. See also: Genesis 1:7; Deuteronomy 7:24; 1 Kings 20:42.
אָבִ֥י/ו
ʼâb
H1
"father"
N-ms | Suff
In Hebrew, this word means father, whether literal or figurative. It is used to describe God as the father of his people, as well as human fathers like Abraham. The word is about a paternal relationship or authority.
Definition: 1) father of an individual 2) of God as father of his people 3) head or founder of a household, group, family, or clan 4) ancestor 4a) grandfather, forefathers - of person 4b) of people 5) originator or patron of a class, profession, or art 6) of producer, generator (fig.) 7) of benevolence and protection (fig.) 8) term of respect and honour 9) ruler or chief (spec.) Also means: av (אַב "father" H0002)
Usage: Occurs in 1060 OT verses. KJV: chief, (fore-) father(-less), [idiom] patrimony, principal. Compare names in 'Abi-'. See also: Genesis 2:24; Genesis 42:37; Leviticus 19:3.
אֲמַצְיָֽהוּ
ʼĂmatsyâh
H558
"Amaziah"
N-proper
Amaziah was a common name in Israel, meaning Jehovah is mighty. It was given to a king of Judah, a priest, a Levite singer, and a Simeonite. These men lived during different times.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at Amo.7.10 § Amaziah = "Jehovah is mighty" 1) a king of Judah, son Joash, father of Azariah 2) a priest of Bethel under Jeroboam II 3) father of Joshah, of the tribe of Simeon 4) a Levite tabernacle singer in David's day
Usage: Occurs in 39 OT verses. KJV: Amaziah. See also: 2 Kings 12:22; 2 Chronicles 25:5; Amos 7:14.
Study Notes — 2 Chronicles 26:1
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Context — Uzziah Reigns in Judah
1All the people of Judah took Uzziah, who was sixteen years old, and made him king in place of his father Amaziah.
2Uzziah was the one who rebuilt Eloth and restored it to Judah after King Amaziah rested with his fathers. 3Uzziah was sixteen years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem fifty-two years. His mother’s name was Jecoliah; she was from Jerusalem.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 Chronicles 22:1 | Then the people of Jerusalem made Ahaziah, the youngest son of Jehoram, king in his place, since the raiders who had come into the camp with the Arabs had killed all the older sons. So Ahaziah son of Jehoram became king of Judah. |
| 2 | Matthew 1:8–9 | Asa was the father of Jehoshaphat, Jehoshaphat the father of Joram, and Joram the father of Uzziah. Uzziah was the father of Jotham, Jotham the father of Ahaz, and Ahaz the father of Hezekiah. |
| 3 | 2 Chronicles 33:25 | But the people of the land killed all those who had conspired against King Amon, and they made his son Josiah king in his place. |
| 4 | 2 Kings 15:1–7 | In the twenty-seventh year of Jeroboam’s reign over Israel, Azariah son of Amaziah became king of Judah. He was sixteen years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem fifty-two years. His mother’s name was Jecoliah; she was from Jerusalem. And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, just as his father Amaziah had done. Nevertheless, the high places were not taken away; the people continued sacrificing and burning incense there. And the LORD afflicted the king with leprosy until the day he died, so that he lived in a separate house while his son Jotham had charge of the palace and governed the people of the land. As for the rest of the acts of Azariah, along with all his accomplishments, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah? And Azariah rested with his fathers and was buried near them in the City of David. And his son Jotham reigned in his place. |
| 5 | 2 Kings 14:21 | Then all the people of Judah took Azariah, who was sixteen years old, and made him king in place of his father Amaziah. |
| 6 | 1 Chronicles 3:12 | Amaziah his son, Azariah his son, Jotham his son, |
2 Chronicles 26:1 Summary
This verse tells us that the people of Judah made Uzziah, who was just sixteen years old, their new king after his father Amaziah. This shows that God can use anyone, regardless of their age, to accomplish great things (as seen in 1 Timothy 4:12). Uzziah's young age may have presented challenges, but it also brought a fresh perspective and new opportunities for leadership, much like the way in which David's youth was used by God to defeat Goliath in 1 Samuel 17:45-51. As we reflect on this verse, we can be reminded that God is always looking for willing hearts to use for His purposes, regardless of our age or experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the people of Judah make Uzziah king at such a young age?
The Bible does not provide a direct answer, but it can be inferred that the people of Judah recognized Uzziah's potential for leadership, much like the people of Israel recognized David's leadership abilities at a young age, as seen in 1 Samuel 16:13. Uzziah's youth may have also been seen as an opportunity for a fresh start after the reign of his father Amaziah.
What can we learn from the fact that Uzziah was made king in place of his father Amaziah?
This event highlights the consequences of a leader's actions, as Amaziah's actions led to his downfall, and Uzziah's ascension to the throne. This is reminiscent of the principle stated in Proverbs 22:1, which emphasizes the importance of a good name and reputation.
How does Uzziah's age at the time of his coronation relate to his abilities as a leader?
The fact that Uzziah was only sixteen years old when he became king suggests that his youth and inexperience may have been balanced by the guidance of others, such as his mother Jecoliah, who is mentioned in 2 Chronicles 26:3. This is similar to the way in which Timothy was guided by Paul, as seen in 2 Timothy 2:2.
What can we infer about the character of the people of Judah based on their decision to make Uzziah king?
The people of Judah's decision to make Uzziah king suggests that they were looking for a leader who would bring stability and hope to their nation, much like the Israelites' desire for a king in 1 Samuel 8:5. This desire for a leader who would guide them in the ways of God is a recurring theme throughout the Bible, as seen in Deuteronomy 17:14-15.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways in which God can use young people to accomplish great things, just as He used Uzziah?
- How can we, like the people of Judah, recognize and support leaders who have the potential to bring positive change?
- In what ways can we apply the principle of seeking guidance from others, as Uzziah likely did, in our own lives and leadership roles?
- What are some lessons that can be learned from the transition of power from Amaziah to Uzziah, and how can these lessons be applied to our own lives?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 26:1
Ver. 1-4. Then all the people of Judah took Uzziah,.... Of this and the three following verses, see the notes on 2 Kings 14:21 where Uzziah is called Azariah.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 26:1
Then all the people of Judah took Uzziah, who was sixteen years old, and made him king in the room of his father Amaziah.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 26:1
2 CHAPTER 26 Uzziah is made king; reigneth well in the days of Zechariah, and prospereth, . He invadeth the priest’ s office; is smitten with a leprosy, . He dieth, and Jotham succeedeth him, ,23. Uzziah; called also Azariah, ; both names signifying the same thing, God’ s strength, or help. See of this, and , on ,22 15:2,3.
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 26:1
2 Chronicles 26:1 Then all the people of Judah took Uzziah, who [was] sixteen years old, and made him king in the room of his father Amaziah.Ver. 1. Then all the people of Judah took Uzziah.] In this and the next ten chapters we have the histories of Uzziah and ten more kings of Judah, in whose days prophesied the most of the prophets, both major and minor: to whose writings these eleven chapters lend not a little light, and are therefore diligently to be read and heeded. Lavat.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 26:1
XXVI. REIGN OF UZZIAH-AZARIAH. , AGE, AND CONDUCT OF UZZIAH. OF THE PROPHET (2 Chronicles 26:1-5). (Comp. 2 Kings 14:21-22; 2 Kings 15:2-3.) (1) Then.—And.Uzziah.—So the chronicler always names him, except in one place (1 Chronicles 3:12), where the name Azariah appears, as in 2 Kings 14:21; 2 Kings 15:1; 2 Kings 15:6, &c. In 2 Kings 15:13; 2 Kings 15:30; 2 Kings 15:32; 2 Kings 15:34, Uzziah occurs (though there also the LXX. reads Azariah, thus making the usage of Kings uniform); as also in the headings of the prophecies of Hosea, Amos, and Isaiah. It is not, therefore, to be regarded either as a popular abbreviation or a transcriber’s blunder, as Schrader and others suggest. In the Assyrian inscriptions of Tiglathpileser II this king is uniformly called Azriyahu, i.e., Azariah. Clearly, therefore, he was known by both names; but to foreigners chiefly by the latter. (Comp. Azareel—Uzziel, 1 Chronicles 25:4; 1 Chronicles 25:18.)
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 26:1
CHAPTER XXVI Uzziah, the son of Amaziah, succeeds; and begins his reign piously and prosperously, which continued during the life of Zechariah the prophet, 1-5. He fights successfully against the Philistines, and takes and dismantles some of their chief cities, 6; prevails over the Arabians and Mehunims, 7; and brings the Ammonites under tribute, 8. He fortifies Jerusalem, and builds towers in different parts of the country, and delights in husbandry, 9, 10. An account of his military strength, warlike instruments, and machines, 11-15. He is elated with his prosperity, invades the priest's office, and is smitten with the leprosy, 16-20. He is obliged to abdicate the regal office, and dwell apart from this people, his son Jotham acting as regent, 21. His death and burial, 22, 23. NOTES ON CHAP. XXVI Verse 1. The people of Judah took Uzziah] They all agreed to place this son on his father's throne.
Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 26:1
Ch. 2 Chronicles 26:1-4 (= 2 Kings 14:21-22; 2 Kings 15:2-3). Uzziah’s Reign 1. all the people of Judah] Cp. 2 Chronicles 22:1. Uzziah] Called “Azariah” in 1 Chronicles 3:12 and in 2 Kin. (eight times), but “Uzziah” in 2 Kings 15:13; 2 Kings 15:32; 2 Kings 15:34; Isaiah 1:1; Isaiah 6:1; Hosea 1:1; Amos 1:1; Zechariah 14:5. It has been supposed that this king is mentioned under the name of Az-ri-ja-a-u (i.e. “Azariah”) on an injured and obscure inscription of Tiglath-Pileser III. (reigned 745–727 b.c.) of Assyria, but the identification is doubtful. The two forms of the name when written in Heb. consonants closely resemble each other; the meanings moreover of the two are similar, “Jah is my strength” and “Jah hath given help.” Most likely the king bore both names; cp. “Abram” and “Abraham”—“Eliakim and Jehoiakim” (2 Chronicles 36:4).
Barnes' Notes on 2 Chronicles 26:1
Uzziah - This form of the name is found uniformly in Chronicles (except 1 Chronicles 3:12) and in the prophets. The writer of Kings prefers the form Azariah.
Sermons on 2 Chronicles 26:1
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Three-Fold Vision - Part 2 by Leonard Ravenhill | Leonard Ravenhill emphasizes the need for a three-fold vision in the life of a believer, drawing from the life of King Uzziah, who, despite his initial faithfulness and prosperity, |
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Seeing the Lord and Seeing Ourselves by T. Austin-Sparks | T. Austin-Sparks delves into the story of King Uzziah, highlighting his rise to power at a young age, his initial righteousness, and his downfall due to pride and self-sufficiency. |
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Uzziah, King of Judah, or the Danger of Success by Harry Ironside | Harry Ironside delivers a powerful sermon on King Uzziah of Judah, illustrating the peril of success and pride. Uzziah began his reign by seeking the Lord and prospered greatly, bu |
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Holiness to See God by Glenn Meldrum | Glenn Meldrum preaches on the awe-inspiring encounters of the Almighty with humanity, emphasizing the need for divine revelations to transform us. Using Isaiah's vision of the Lord |