Priest living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Azariah, the high priest, confronted King Uzziah when he attempted to burn incense in the temple (2Ch.26.17, 20).
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Azariah is mentioned in 2Ch.26.17-20 as the high priest who confronted King Uzziah of Judah when he attempted to burn incense in the temple, a task reserved for the priests. Azariah, accompanied by eighty brave priests, stood against the king and rebuked him for his transgression, reminding him that it was not his place to burn incense to the Lord. When Uzziah became angry and persisted in his attempt, God struck him with leprosy on his forehead. Azariah and the other priests then urged the king to leave the temple, and Uzziah remained leprous until the day of his death. This incident highlights the importance of respecting the boundaries between the roles of kings and priests and the consequences of overstepping those boundaries. Azariah's actions demonstrate the courage and faithfulness of the priesthood in upholding the laws of God, even in the face of royal opposition.
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2 verses in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H5838
Then Azariah the priest, along with eighty brave priests of the LORD, went in after him.
When Azariah the chief priest and all the priests turned to him and saw his leprous forehead, they rushed him out. Indeed, he himself hurried to get out, because the LORD had afflicted him.
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