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Uzziah

King living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Uzziah (Azariah) was king of Judah, known for his long and prosperous reign.

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Also known as Azariah · Ozias

Uzziah, also called Azariah, was a king of Judah who reigned for 52 years. He became king at the age of 16 and did what was right in God's sight, seeking Him during the days of Zechariah. God made him prosper, and he had success in wars against the Philistines and Arabs. Uzziah built towers and fortified Jerusalem, assembled a well-equipped army, and developed agricultural projects. However, when he became strong, pride led to his downfall. He entered the temple to burn incense, a task reserved for priests, and God struck him with leprosy until his death. Uzziah was a contemporary of the prophets Isaiah, Amos, and Hosea. He is also included in the genealogy of Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew.

Family

Father
Amaziah
Mother
Jecoliah
Spouse or partner
Jerusha
Children
Jotham

Where Uzziah appears

33 verses in 8 books · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H5818

2 Kings12
1 Chronicles1
2 Chronicles12
Isaiah3
Hosea1
Amos1
Zechariah1
Matthew2

Names, family links and references: STEPBible TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Short descriptions were drafted with AI assistance by STEPBible. Family links follow STEPBible’s scholarly decisions where genealogies are ambiguous.