Uzziah's Reign. II chronicles 26

 

II Chronicles 26– Uzziah’s Reign

 

Uzziah came to the throne when he was only a teenager. He was a good king but not an outstanding one. There was no revival in his time.

It was after Uzziah’s death that Isaiah began his ministry.

 

Uzziah warred against the Philistines, and broke down the walls of Gath, Jabneh, and Ashdod. Then he built cities about Ashdod, and among the Philistines.

 

Uzziah was a farmer at heart, a farmer, and a rancher.

The Southern kingdom of Judah was strong militarily at that time.

In ancient warfare they had certain kinds of machines that would hurl rocks. Also, they could fix bows that would shoot arrows without being pulled by human power. And they were able to build bows of tremendous size that would shoot arrows a great distance. It is interesting to note that this man Uzziah was responsible for this new method of warfare.

 

Sometimes success is the worst thing that can happen to any of us because we become lifted with pride. Pride was Uzziah’s downfall.

 

He went into the temple of the Lord to burn incense upon the altar of incense. The king was usurping the priest’s office; he was doing what was strictly forbidden for anyone to do except the sons of Aaron. This was instant judgement from God upon Uzziah.

 

Uzziah the king was a leper unto the day of his death. The son of Uzziah had to take over the affairs of the state, because Uzziah was in quarantine the rest of his life

The Lord Jesus Christ said, “…I am the way, the truth, and the life; no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.” John 14:6. Uzziah had tried to come to God in his own way, and he had become a leper. Death for Uzziah was a sweet relief.

 

Please read the chapter listed so that you can understand God’s Word better.

J. Vernon McGee Commentary.

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