Introduction
Uzziah, the son of Amaziah, succeeds; and begins his reign piously and prosperously, which continued during the life of Zechariah the prophet, 2 Chronicles 26:1-5 . He fights successfully against the Philistines, and takes and dismantles some of their chief cities, 2 Chronicles 26:6 ; prevails over the Arabians and Mehunims, 2 Chronicles 26:7 ; and brings the Ammonites under tribute, 2 Chronicles 26:8 . He fortifies Jerusalem, and builds towers in different parts of the country, and delights in husbandry, 2 Chronicles 26:9 , 2 Chronicles 26:10 . An account of his military strength, warlike instruments, and machines, 2 Chronicles 26:11-15 . He is elated with his prosperity, invades the priest's office, and is smitten with the leprosy, 2 Chronicles 26:16-20 . He is obliged to abdicate the regal office, and dwell apart from this people, his son Jotham acting as regent, 2 Chronicles 26:21 . His death and burial, 2 Chronicles 26:22 , 2 Chronicles 26:23 .
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