2nd Chronicles Chapter 26

Uzziah succeeds Amaziah

26:1 THEN all the people of Judahיְהוּדָה‎
Modern: Yəhūda, Tiberian: Yŭhūḏā), literally “thanksgiving” or “praise,” is the noun form of the root Y-D-H (ידה), “to thank” or “to praise. The fourth of the six sons of Jacob and Leah. Also referring to the tribe of Judah or The Kingdom of Judah For more info click here took Uzziah (meaning my strength is Yahweh), who was sixteen years old, and made him king instead of his father Amaziah (or Azaraih).
26:2 He built Eloth (or Elath), and restored it to Judahיְהוּדָה‎
Modern: Yəhūda, Tiberian: Yŭhūḏā), literally “thanksgiving” or “praise,” is the noun form of the root Y-D-H (ידה), “to thank” or “to praise. The fourth of the six sons of Jacob and Leah. Also referring to the tribe of Judah or The Kingdom of Judah For more info click here, after that the king lay with his ancestors.
26:3 Uzziah [was] sixteen years old when he began to reign, and he reigned fifty two years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name also [was] Jecoliah (or Jecholiah) of Jerusalem.
26:4 And he did that which was right in the sight of YAHWEH יְהֹוָה‎
Hebrew Yəhōwā, one vocalization of the Tetragrammaton יהוה‎ (YHWH), the proper name of the God of Israel in the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament. It is considered one of the seven names of God in Judaism and a form of God’s name in Christianity. Covenant making covenant keeping GOD. For more info click here, according to all that his father Amaziah (meaning Yahweh is mighty) did.
26:5 And he sought Elohimאֱלֹהִים
romanized: ʾĔlōhīm: [(ʔ)eloˈ(h)im]), the plural of אֱלוֹהַּ‎ (ʾĔlōah), is a Hebrew word meaning “gods”. Although the word is plural, in the Hebrew Bible it most often takes singular verbal or pronominal agreement and refers to a single deity particularly the God of Israel In other verses it refers to the singular gods of other nations or to deities in the plural A name for GOD — God The Creator. For more info click here in the days of Zechariah, who had understanding in the visions of Elohimאֱלֹהִים
romanized: ʾĔlōhīm: [(ʔ)eloˈ(h)im]), the plural of אֱלוֹהַּ‎ (ʾĔlōah), is a Hebrew word meaning “gods”. Although the word is plural, in the Hebrew Bible it most often takes singular verbal or pronominal agreement and refers to a single deity particularly the God of Israel In other verses it refers to the singular gods of other nations or to deities in the plural A name for GOD — God The Creator. For more info click here: and as long as he sought YAHWEH יְהֹוָה‎
Hebrew Yəhōwā, one vocalization of the Tetragrammaton יהוה‎ (YHWH), the proper name of the God of Israel in the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament. It is considered one of the seven names of God in Judaism and a form of God’s name in Christianity. Covenant making covenant keeping GOD. For more info click here, Elohimאֱלֹהִים
romanized: ʾĔlōhīm: [(ʔ)eloˈ(h)im]), the plural of אֱלוֹהַּ‎ (ʾĔlōah), is a Hebrew word meaning “gods”. Although the word is plural, in the Hebrew Bible it most often takes singular verbal or pronominal agreement and refers to a single deity particularly the God of Israel In other verses it refers to the singular gods of other nations or to deities in the plural A name for GOD — God The Creator. For more info click here made him to prosper.
26:6 And he went out and warred against the Philistines, and broke down the wall of Gath, and the wall of Jabneh (meaning building of God), and the wall of Ashdod, and built cities around Ashdod (meaning powerful), and among the Philistines.
26:7 And Elohim אֱלֹהִים
romanized: ʾĔlōhīm: [(ʔ)eloˈ(h)im]), the plural of אֱלוֹהַּ‎ (ʾĔlōah), is a Hebrew word meaning “gods”. Although the word is plural, in the Hebrew Bible it most often takes singular verbal or pronominal agreement and refers to a single deity particularly the God of Israel In other verses it refers to the singular gods of other nations or to deities in the plural A name for GOD — God The Creator. For more info click here helped him against the Philistines (meaning immigrants), and against the Arabians that lived in Gur-baal (meaning dwelling of Baal), and the Mehunims (or Meunim).
26:8 And the Ammonites gave gifts to Uzziah: and his name spread abroad [even] to the entrance of Egypt; because he strengthened [himself] exceedingly.
26:9 Also Uzziah built towers in Jerusalem at the Corner Gate, and at the valley gate, and at the turning of [the wall], and fortified them.
26:10 Also he built towers in the desert, and dug many wells: because he had many cattle, both in the low country, and in the plains: husbandmen, and vine dressers in the mountains, and in Carmel: for he loved agriculture.

Uzziah’s great army

26:11 Also Uzziah had an army of fighting men, that went out to war by bands, according to the number of their account by the hand of Jeiel (or Jehiel) the scribe and Maaseiah the ruler, under the hand of Hananiah (meaning God has favored), [one] of the king’s captains.
26:12 The whole number of the chief of the fathers of the mighty men of valor [were] two thousand six hundred.
26:13 And under their hand was an army, three hundred thousand and seven thousand and five hundred, that made war with mighty power, to help the king against the enemy.
26:14 And Uzziah prepared for them throughout all the army shields, and spears, and helmets, and body armor, and bows, and slings to [throw] stones.
26:15 And he made in Jerusalem siege engines, invented by valued men, to be on the towers and on the corners, to shoot arrows and large stones too. And his name spread far abroad; for he was marvelously helped, till he was strong.
26:16 But when he was strong, his heart was lifted up to [his] destruction: because he transgressed against YAHWEH יְהֹוָה‎
Hebrew Yəhōwā, one vocalization of the Tetragrammaton יהוה‎ (YHWH), the proper name of the God of Israel in the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament. It is considered one of the seven names of God in Judaism and a form of God’s name in Christianity. Covenant making covenant keeping GOD. For more info click here his Elohim אֱלֹהָיו
His God – Hebrew Noun: Common Masculine Plural Construct root word is Elohim for more info on the word click here, and went into the temple of YAHWEH יְהֹוָה‎
Hebrew Yəhōwā, one vocalization of the Tetragrammaton יהוה‎ (YHWH), the proper name of the God of Israel in the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament. It is considered one of the seven names of God in Judaism and a form of God’s name in Christianity. Covenant making covenant keeping GOD. For more info click here to burn incense upon the altar of incense.
26:17 And Azariahעֲזַרְיָה
‘Ǎzaryāh, “Yah has helped” the priestכֹּהֵן
kôhên, ko-hane’ Kohen = priest, principal officer or chief ruler For more info click here went in after him, and with him eighty priestsכֹּהֲנִים
kôhêneem, ko-hane’ Kohenim = priests, Plural principal officers or chief rulers For more info click here of YAHWEH יְהֹוָה‎
Hebrew Yəhōwā, one vocalization of the Tetragrammaton יהוה‎ (YHWH), the proper name of the God of Israel in the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament. It is considered one of the seven names of God in Judaism and a form of God’s name in Christianity. Covenant making covenant keeping GOD. For more info click here, [that] were valiant men:
26:18 And they withstood Uzziah the king, and said to him, [It] doesn’t [pertain] to you, Uzziah, to burn incense to YAHWEH יְהֹוָה‎
Hebrew Yəhōwā, one vocalization of the Tetragrammaton יהוה‎ (YHWH), the proper name of the God of Israel in the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament. It is considered one of the seven names of God in Judaism and a form of God’s name in Christianity. Covenant making covenant keeping GOD. For more info click here, but to the priestsכֹּהֲנִים
kôhêneem, ko-hane’ Kohenim = priests, Plural principal officers or chief rulers For more info click here the sons of Aaronאַהֲרוֹן
Aaron is an English masculine given name. The ‘h’ phoneme in the original Hebrew pronunciation “Aharon” (אהרן) is dropped in the Greek, Ἀαρών, from which the English form, Aaron, is derived. The brother of Moses, is described in the Torah, the Quran and the Baha’i Iqan. The origin of the biblical name is uncertain; however, an Ancient Egyptian origin may indicate “aha rw” meaning “warrior lion”, For more info click here, that are consecrated to burn incense: go out of the sanctuary; because you have trespassed; nor shall it be for your honor from YAHWEH יְהֹוָה‎
Hebrew Yəhōwā, one vocalization of the Tetragrammaton יהוה‎ (YHWH), the proper name of the God of Israel in the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament. It is considered one of the seven names of God in Judaism and a form of God’s name in Christianity. Covenant making covenant keeping GOD. For more info click here Elohimאֱלֹהִים
romanized: ʾĔlōhīm: [(ʔ)eloˈ(h)im]), the plural of אֱלוֹהַּ‎ (ʾĔlōah), is a Hebrew word meaning “gods”. Although the word is plural, in the Hebrew Bible it most often takes singular verbal or pronominal agreement and refers to a single deity particularly the God of Israel In other verses it refers to the singular gods of other nations or to deities in the plural A name for GOD — God The Creator. For more info click here.
26:19 Then Uzziah was angry, and [had] a censer in his hand to burn incense: and while he was angry with the priestsכֹּהֲנִים
kôhêneem, ko-hane’ Kohenim = priests, Plural principal officers or chief rulers For more info click here, the leprosy even rose up on his forehead in front of the priestsכֹּהֲנִים
kôhêneem, ko-hane’ Kohenim = priests, Plural principal officers or chief rulers For more info click here in the house of YAHWEH יְהֹוָה‎
Hebrew Yəhōwā, one vocalization of the Tetragrammaton יהוה‎ (YHWH), the proper name of the God of Israel in the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament. It is considered one of the seven names of God in Judaism and a form of God’s name in Christianity. Covenant making covenant keeping GOD. For more info click here, from beside the incense altar.
26:20 And Azariah Hebrew: עֲזַרְיָה ‘Ǎzaryāh, “Yah has helped” the chief priestכֹּהֵן
kôhên, ko-hane’ Kohen = priest, principal officer or chief ruler For more info click here, and all the priestsכֹּהֲנִים
kôhêneem, ko-hane’ Kohenim = priests, Plural principal officers or chief rulers For more info click here, looked at him, and, saw, he [was] leprous on his forehead, and they hurried him from out of there; yes, himself hurried to go out too, because YAHWEH יְהֹוָה‎
Hebrew Yəhōwā, one vocalization of the Tetragrammaton יהוה‎ (YHWH), the proper name of the God of Israel in the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament. It is considered one of the seven names of God in Judaism and a form of God’s name in Christianity. Covenant making covenant keeping GOD. For more info click here had stuck him.

Uzziah dies of leprosy

26:21 And Uzziah the king was a leper until the day of his death, and lived in a separate house, being a leper; for he was cut off from the house of YAHWEH יְהֹוָה‎
Hebrew Yəhōwā, one vocalization of the Tetragrammaton יהוה‎ (YHWH), the proper name of the God of Israel in the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament. It is considered one of the seven names of God in Judaism and a form of God’s name in Christianity. Covenant making covenant keeping GOD. For more info click here: and Jotham (meaning Yahweh is perfect) his son was over the king’s house, judging the people of the land.
26:22 Now the rest of the acts of Uzziah, first and last, Isaiahיְשַׁעְיָהוּ‎
/aɪˈzeɪ.ə/;Yəšaʿyāhū, “Yahweh is Salvation”), also known as Isaias or Esaias, the prophet, the son of Amoz, wrote.
26:23 So Uzziah slept with his fathers, and they buried him with his ancestors in the field of the burial which belonged to the kings; because they said, He is a leper: and Jotham his son reigned in his place.