Yesterday’s reading of 2 Kings 15 introduced us to King Uzziah of Judah. In today’s parallel passage we discover details of his life.
- 1. He was 16 when he became king
- 3. He reigned for 52 years
- 4. He did what was right in the sight of God
- 5. He benefited from the wisdom of Zachariah
- 5. He prospered as long as he sought the Lord
- 7. He was helped by God in his battles
- 9-10 He fortified Jerusalem’s defenses.
- 15. He modernized their weapons
- 16. He allowed prosperity to go to his head; and he disobeyed God
- 17. He was opposed by the men of God
- 19. He was stricken with leprosy for his sin
- 22. He is mentioned also in the writing of Isaiah
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