Thematic Bible
2 Chronicles 26:1 (show verse)
All the people of Judah made Uzziah king in place of his father Amaziah. Uzziah was sixteen years old at the time.
2 Chronicles 26:2 (show verse)
He rebuilt Eloth and restored it to Judah after King Amaziah had been laid to rest with his ancestors.
2 Chronicles 26:3 (show verse)
Uzziah was sixteen years old when he became king, and he reigned for 52 years in Jerusalem. His mother's name was Jecholiah. She was from Jerusalem.
2 Chronicles 26:4 (show verse)
He practiced what the LORD considered to be right, following the example set by his father Amaziah's accomplishments.
2 Chronicles 26:5 (show verse)
Uzziah kept on seeking God during the lifetime of Zechariah, who taught him how to fear God, and as long as he sought the LORD, God made him prosperous.
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To uzziah
Obedience » Instances of » Uzziah
Prosperity » Who shall prosper
Seekers » Examples of
Seekers » Instances of » Uzziah
Seeking God » Examples of
Seeking God » Exemplified » Uzziah
Uzziah » Called azariah » Reigns righteously
Vision » A mode of revelation
Visions » The prophets of God skilled in interpreting
Zechariah » A prophet during the reign of uzziah
Obedience » Instances of » Uzziah
Prosperity » Who shall prosper
Seekers » Examples of
Seekers » Instances of » Uzziah
Seeking God » Examples of
Seeking God » Exemplified » Uzziah
Uzziah » Called azariah » Reigns righteously
Vision » A mode of revelation
Visions » The prophets of God skilled in interpreting
Zechariah » A prophet during the reign of uzziah
2 Chronicles 26:6 (show verse)
One time Uzziah went out and battled the Philistines. He tore down the walls of Gath, Jabneh, and Ashdod, and built cities in the Ashdod area among the Philistines.
2 Chronicles 26:7 (show verse)
God helped Uzziah defeat the Philistines, the Arabians who lived in Gur-baal, and the Meunites.
Ammonites » Defeated by the israelites
Arabians » Defeated by uzziah
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To uzziah
Gur-baal » A town between canaan and arabia
The ishmaelites » Overcome by » Uzziah
Maon » Uzziah engages in war against the people of (called mehunims)
Philistines » Defeated by uzziah
Uzziah » Called azariah » Defeats the philistines
Arabians » Defeated by uzziah
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To uzziah
Gur-baal » A town between canaan and arabia
The ishmaelites » Overcome by » Uzziah
Maon » Uzziah engages in war against the people of (called mehunims)
Philistines » Defeated by uzziah
Uzziah » Called azariah » Defeats the philistines
2 Chronicles 26:8 (show verse)
The Ammonites paid tribute to Uzziah, and his reputation extended as far as the border with Egypt as he became stronger and stronger.
2 Chronicles 26:9 (show verse)
Uzziah also built towers in Jerusalem, at the Corner Gate, at the Valley Gate, and at the Angle and fortified them.
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To uzziah
Fortresses » Places used as » Strong towers
Gates » Of jerusalem » Valley gate
Gates » Of jerusalem » Corner gate
Jerusalem » Captured and pillaged by » Nebuchadnezzar, king of babylon
Jerusalem » Captured and pillaged by » Walls of, restored and fortified by » Uzziah
Tower » In the walls of jerusalem
Towers » Were built » Walls of cities
Towers » Frequently strong and well fortified
Uzziah » Called azariah » Strengthens the fortifications of jerusalem
Walls » Of cities » Had towers built on them
Fortresses » Places used as » Strong towers
Gates » Of jerusalem » Valley gate
Gates » Of jerusalem » Corner gate
Jerusalem » Captured and pillaged by » Nebuchadnezzar, king of babylon
Jerusalem » Captured and pillaged by » Walls of, restored and fortified by » Uzziah
Tower » In the walls of jerusalem
Towers » Were built » Walls of cities
Towers » Frequently strong and well fortified
Uzziah » Called azariah » Strengthens the fortifications of jerusalem
Walls » Of cities » Had towers built on them
2 Chronicles 26:10 (show verse)
He also built watchtowers in the wilderness and had many cisterns hewed out, since he also possessed large herds, both in the Shephelah and in the midland plains. He had many farmers and vinedressers throughout the hills and fertile lands because he loved farming.
Agriculture » General references to » Uzziah
Agriculture » Persons engaged in, called husbandmen
Agriculture » Practiced by uzziah
Agriculture or husbandry » Often performed by hirelings
Agriculture or husbandry » The jews loved and followed
Agriculture or husbandry » Persons engaged in, called » Husbandmen
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To uzziah
Carmel » A city » A city of judah » King uzziah, who delighted in agriculture, had vineyards at
Fort » Erected in vineyards and herding grounds
Grape » Cultivation of
Grape » Grown » At carmel
Jerusalem » Captured and pillaged by » Nebuchadnezzar, king of babylon
Jerusalem » Captured and pillaged by » Walls of, restored and fortified by » Uzziah
King » Commissary of
Kings » Their revenues derived from » Produce of their own lands
Mountains » Abounded with » Vineyards
Shepherd » Watch towers of
Tower » In the desert
Towers » Were built » In the deserts
Uzziah » Called azariah » Promotes cattle raising and agriculture
The vine » Required to be dressed and pruned to increase its fruitfulness
Wells » Frequently made » In the desert
Wells » Of uzziah
Agriculture » Persons engaged in, called husbandmen
Agriculture » Practiced by uzziah
Agriculture or husbandry » Often performed by hirelings
Agriculture or husbandry » The jews loved and followed
Agriculture or husbandry » Persons engaged in, called » Husbandmen
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To uzziah
Carmel » A city » A city of judah » King uzziah, who delighted in agriculture, had vineyards at
Fort » Erected in vineyards and herding grounds
Grape » Cultivation of
Grape » Grown » At carmel
Jerusalem » Captured and pillaged by » Nebuchadnezzar, king of babylon
Jerusalem » Captured and pillaged by » Walls of, restored and fortified by » Uzziah
King » Commissary of
Kings » Their revenues derived from » Produce of their own lands
Mountains » Abounded with » Vineyards
Shepherd » Watch towers of
Tower » In the desert
Towers » Were built » In the deserts
Uzziah » Called azariah » Promotes cattle raising and agriculture
The vine » Required to be dressed and pruned to increase its fruitfulness
Wells » Frequently made » In the desert
Wells » Of uzziah
2 Chronicles 26:11 (show verse)
Uzziah kept a standing army, equipped for battle, garrisoned in divisions according to an organizational structure devised by his royal secretary Jeiel and his officer Maaseiah, who reported to Hananiah, one of the king's commanders.
Armies » March in ranks » Standing armies
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To uzziah
Hananiah » A captain » Of uzziah's army
Jeiel » A scribe during the reign of uzziah
Maaseiah » An officer of uzziah
Scribe (scribes) » The mustering officer of the army
Scribes » Acted as » Keepers of the muster-rolls of the host
Secretary (recordist) » military
Uzziah » Called azariah » Military establishment of
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To uzziah
Hananiah » A captain » Of uzziah's army
Jeiel » A scribe during the reign of uzziah
Maaseiah » An officer of uzziah
Scribe (scribes) » The mustering officer of the army
Scribes » Acted as » Keepers of the muster-rolls of the host
Secretary (recordist) » military
Uzziah » Called azariah » Military establishment of
2 Chronicles 26:12 (show verse)
The number of senior leaders of the ancestral houses of his elite forces numbered 2,600.
2 Chronicles 26:13 (show verse)
Uzziah commanded an army of 307,500 who could fight formidably on behalf of the king against any enemy.
2 Chronicles 26:14 (show verse)
In addition, Uzziah equipped the entire army with shields, spears, helmets, body armor, bows, and stones for use in slings.
Archery » Practiced by the israelites
Armies » March in ranks » Standing armies
the Armies of israel » Often supplied with arms from public armories
military Arms » Defensive: » Helmet
military Arms » Were provided » From the public arsenals
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To uzziah
the Bow » Often furnished by the state
Shield » Uzziah equipped the people of israel with
Shields » Provided by the kings of israel in great abundance
Sling » Used in war
Uzziah » Called azariah » Military establishment of
Armies » March in ranks » Standing armies
the Armies of israel » Often supplied with arms from public armories
military Arms » Defensive: » Helmet
military Arms » Were provided » From the public arsenals
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To uzziah
the Bow » Often furnished by the state
Shield » Uzziah equipped the people of israel with
Shields » Provided by the kings of israel in great abundance
Sling » Used in war
Uzziah » Called azariah » Military establishment of
2 Chronicles 26:15 (show verse)
He also had various siege engines built by skilled designers and placed them on the towers and on the corner ramparts that could fire arrows and very large stones. His reputation spread far and wide, and he was marvelously assisted until he grew very strong.
Armies » March in ranks » Standing armies
Armies » March in ranks » engines" used
military Arms » For sieges: » Engines for casting stones, &c
Arrows » Discharged » From engines
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To uzziah
Engine » Of war
Fort » Defenses of cities
Invention » The engines of war
Uzziah » Called azariah » Military establishment of
Armies » March in ranks » engines" used
military Arms » For sieges: » Engines for casting stones, &c
Arrows » Discharged » From engines
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To uzziah
Engine » Of war
Fort » Defenses of cities
Invention » The engines of war
Uzziah » Called azariah » Military establishment of
2 Chronicles 26:16 (show verse)
But after he had become strong, in his arrogance he acted corruptly and became unfaithful to the LORD his God, and he dared to enter the LORD's Temple to burn incense on the incense altar.
Altar of incense » Punishment for » Unauthorized offering on
Christian ministers » Faithful » Azariah
Church and state » Ecclesiastical power superior to civil » Attempted usurpation of ecclesiastical functions by civil authorities, reproved
Heart » The unregenerate » Is worldly
character of the unrenewed Heart » Elated by prosperity
Incense » Uzziah punished for offering
Incense » By uzziah
Presumption » Examples of
Presumption » Exemplified » Uzziah
Presumption » Instances of » Uzziah
Pride » Examples of » Uzziah
Pride » Instances of » Uzziah
priests » Punishment for invading the office of
Prosperity » Forgetfulnesss of God in
Rulers' » Wicked » Instances of » Uzziah, invading the priest's office
Sacrilege » Instances of » Of uzziah
Uzziah » Called azariah » Is presumptuous in burning incense; stricken with leprosy; quarantined
Christian ministers » Faithful » Azariah
Church and state » Ecclesiastical power superior to civil » Attempted usurpation of ecclesiastical functions by civil authorities, reproved
Heart » The unregenerate » Is worldly
character of the unrenewed Heart » Elated by prosperity
Incense » Uzziah punished for offering
Incense » By uzziah
Presumption » Examples of
Presumption » Exemplified » Uzziah
Presumption » Instances of » Uzziah
Pride » Examples of » Uzziah
Pride » Instances of » Uzziah
priests » Punishment for invading the office of
Prosperity » Forgetfulnesss of God in
Rulers' » Wicked » Instances of » Uzziah, invading the priest's office
Sacrilege » Instances of » Of uzziah
Uzziah » Called azariah » Is presumptuous in burning incense; stricken with leprosy; quarantined
2 Chronicles 26:17 (show verse)
Azariah the priest ran after him, along with 80 of the LORD's valiant priests,
Altar of incense » Punishment for » Unauthorized offering on
Christian ministers » Faithful » Azariah
Church and state » Ecclesiastical power superior to civil » Attempted usurpation of ecclesiastical functions by civil authorities, reproved
Disease » Instances of » Uzziah
Incense » Uzziah punished for offering
Incense » By uzziah
Pride » Instances of » Uzziah
priests » Punishment for invading the office of
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Azariah, of uzziah
Sacrilege » Instances of » Of uzziah
Uzziah » Called azariah » Is presumptuous in burning incense; stricken with leprosy; quarantined
Christian ministers » Faithful » Azariah
Church and state » Ecclesiastical power superior to civil » Attempted usurpation of ecclesiastical functions by civil authorities, reproved
Disease » Instances of » Uzziah
Incense » Uzziah punished for offering
Incense » By uzziah
Pride » Instances of » Uzziah
priests » Punishment for invading the office of
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Azariah, of uzziah
Sacrilege » Instances of » Of uzziah
Uzziah » Called azariah » Is presumptuous in burning incense; stricken with leprosy; quarantined
2 Chronicles 26:18 (show verse)
and they opposed King Uzziah. "Uzziah, it's not for you to burn incense to the LORD," they told him, "but for the priests to do, Aaron's descendants who are consecrated to burn incense. Leave the sanctuary now, because you have been unfaithful and won't receive any honor from the LORD God."
Aaron » Descendants of » ordained Priests » priests
Altar of incense » Punishment for » Unauthorized offering on
Christian ministers » Faithful » Azariah
Church and state » Ecclesiastical power superior to civil » Attempted usurpation of ecclesiastical functions by civil authorities, reproved
Disease » Instances of » Uzziah
Incense » Uzziah punished for offering
Incense » By uzziah
Pride » Instances of » Uzziah
Priest » The time of moses » Usurpations of office of
priests » Punishment for invading the office of
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Azariah, of uzziah
Sacrilege » Instances of » Of uzziah
Uzziah » Called azariah » Is presumptuous in burning incense; stricken with leprosy; quarantined
Altar of incense » Punishment for » Unauthorized offering on
Christian ministers » Faithful » Azariah
Church and state » Ecclesiastical power superior to civil » Attempted usurpation of ecclesiastical functions by civil authorities, reproved
Disease » Instances of » Uzziah
Incense » Uzziah punished for offering
Incense » By uzziah
Pride » Instances of » Uzziah
Priest » The time of moses » Usurpations of office of
priests » Punishment for invading the office of
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Azariah, of uzziah
Sacrilege » Instances of » Of uzziah
Uzziah » Called azariah » Is presumptuous in burning incense; stricken with leprosy; quarantined
2 Chronicles 26:19 (show verse)
Uzziah flew into a rage while he held in his hand a censer to burn incense. As he got angry at the priests, leprosy broke out all over his forehead right in front of the priests beside the incense altar in the LORD's Temple.
Afflictions of the The Wicked » Exemplified » Uzziah
Altar of incense » Punishment for » Unauthorized offering on
Anger » Sinful, exemplified » Uzziah
Anger » Instances of » Uzziah toward azariah, the priest, because of his reproof of
Azariah » Or uzziah
Censers » For burning incense
Christian ministers » Faithful » Azariah
Church and state » Ecclesiastical power superior to civil » Attempted usurpation of ecclesiastical functions by civil authorities, reproved
Disease » Sent as a judgment » Disease sent
Disease » Instances of » Uzziah
Diseases » Disease, different forms of » Leprosy
Examples of Afflictions » Exemplified » Uzziah
God » Special judgments inflicted » Disease sent
God's Judgments » Special judgments inflicted » Disease sent
Incense » Uzziah punished for offering
Incense » By uzziah
Leprosy » Often sent as a punishment for sin
Leprosy » Parts affected by » The forehead
Pride » Instances of » Uzziah
priests » Punishment for invading the office of
Sacrilege » Instances of » Of uzziah
Uzziah » Called azariah » Is presumptuous in burning incense; stricken with leprosy; quarantined
Altar of incense » Punishment for » Unauthorized offering on
Anger » Sinful, exemplified » Uzziah
Anger » Instances of » Uzziah toward azariah, the priest, because of his reproof of
Azariah » Or uzziah
Censers » For burning incense
Christian ministers » Faithful » Azariah
Church and state » Ecclesiastical power superior to civil » Attempted usurpation of ecclesiastical functions by civil authorities, reproved
Disease » Sent as a judgment » Disease sent
Disease » Instances of » Uzziah
Diseases » Disease, different forms of » Leprosy
Examples of Afflictions » Exemplified » Uzziah
God » Special judgments inflicted » Disease sent
God's Judgments » Special judgments inflicted » Disease sent
Incense » Uzziah punished for offering
Incense » By uzziah
Leprosy » Often sent as a punishment for sin
Leprosy » Parts affected by » The forehead
Pride » Instances of » Uzziah
priests » Punishment for invading the office of
Sacrilege » Instances of » Of uzziah
Uzziah » Called azariah » Is presumptuous in burning incense; stricken with leprosy; quarantined
2 Chronicles 26:20 (show verse)
So Azariah the chief priest and all the priests stared at Uzziah, who was infected with leprosy in his forehead! They all rushed at him and hurried him out of the Temple. Uzziah was in a hurry to get out anyway, because the LORD had struck him.
Afflictions of the The Wicked » Exemplified » Uzziah
Christian ministers » Faithful » Azariah
Church and state » Ecclesiastical power superior to civil » Attempted usurpation of ecclesiastical functions by civil authorities, reproved
Disease » Instances of » Uzziah
Examples of Afflictions » Exemplified » Uzziah
God » Judgments of » Examples of men smitten
God's Judgments » Examples of men smitten
Incense » Uzziah punished for offering
Incense » By uzziah
Leprosy » Sent as a judgment on » Uzziah
priests » Punishment for invading the office of
Sacrilege » Instances of » Of uzziah
Uzziah » Called azariah » Is presumptuous in burning incense; stricken with leprosy; quarantined
Christian ministers » Faithful » Azariah
Church and state » Ecclesiastical power superior to civil » Attempted usurpation of ecclesiastical functions by civil authorities, reproved
Disease » Instances of » Uzziah
Examples of Afflictions » Exemplified » Uzziah
God » Judgments of » Examples of men smitten
God's Judgments » Examples of men smitten
Incense » Uzziah punished for offering
Incense » By uzziah
Leprosy » Sent as a judgment on » Uzziah
priests » Punishment for invading the office of
Sacrilege » Instances of » Of uzziah
Uzziah » Called azariah » Is presumptuous in burning incense; stricken with leprosy; quarantined
2 Chronicles 26:21 (show verse)
King Uzziah remained a leper until the day he died. Because he was a leper, he lived in a separate residence and remained disqualified to enter the LORD's Temple. His son Jotham served in the royal palace, judging the people of the land.
Afflictions of the The Wicked » Exemplified » Uzziah
Church and state » Ecclesiastical power superior to civil » Attempted usurpation of ecclesiastical functions by civil authorities, reproved
Examples of Afflictions » Exemplified » Uzziah
Incense » Uzziah punished for offering
Incense » By uzziah
Jotham » Son of azariah, king of judah
Leprosy » Isolation of lepers
Leprosy » Those afflicted with » Cut off from God's house
Leprosy » Sent as a judgment on » Uzziah
priests » Punishment for invading the office of
Sacrilege » Instances of » Of uzziah
Sanitation » Quarantine » Instances of
Uzziah » Called azariah » Is presumptuous in burning incense; stricken with leprosy; quarantined
Uzziah » Called azariah » Jotham regent during quarantine of
Church and state » Ecclesiastical power superior to civil » Attempted usurpation of ecclesiastical functions by civil authorities, reproved
Examples of Afflictions » Exemplified » Uzziah
Incense » Uzziah punished for offering
Incense » By uzziah
Jotham » Son of azariah, king of judah
Leprosy » Isolation of lepers
Leprosy » Those afflicted with » Cut off from God's house
Leprosy » Sent as a judgment on » Uzziah
priests » Punishment for invading the office of
Sacrilege » Instances of » Of uzziah
Sanitation » Quarantine » Instances of
Uzziah » Called azariah » Is presumptuous in burning incense; stricken with leprosy; quarantined
Uzziah » Called azariah » Jotham regent during quarantine of
2 Chronicles 26:22 (show verse)
Now the rest of Uzziah's accomplishments, from first to last, have been recorded by Amoz's son Isaiah the prophet.
2 Chronicles 26:23 (show verse)
Uzziah died, as had his ancestors, and they buried him alongside his ancestors in a grave in a field that belonged to the kings, because they said, "He was a leper." Uzziah's son Jotham became king to replace him.