2 Chronicles 26

King Uzziah( 2 Chronicles 26) was one of the most successful and influential kings of Judah, who reigned for 52 years from 783 to 740 BC. He is also known as Azariah in the books of Kings and Chronicles. He was a descendant of King David and a contemporary of the prophets Isaiah, Hosea, Amos, and Micah. In this blog post, we will explore his achievements, his failures, and his legacy.

Political and military contribution

One of the main sources of information about King Uzziah is the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 26. There we read that he became king at the age of 16, after his father Amaziah was killed by conspirators. He followed the example of his fathe