Note: For some reason, the footnotes were lost. Anything that is really good is probably a quote. Here are the primary resources that I used. There were a few Bible Dictionaries that I read too.
- Martin J. Selman, 2 Chronicles: An Introduction and Commentary, vol. 11, Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries (Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1994),
- NIV Application Commentary 1 & 2 Chronicles by Andrew E. Hill
- IVP Bible Background Commentary
- Alfred Edersheim, Bible History: Old Testament, vol. 7 (Grand Rapids, MI: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1975),
- NET Bible Translation Notes
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary on the Old Testament
- Thomas Constable's Expository Notes on 2 Chronicles
- International Standard Bible Encylopedia 1915
- Web Bible Encyclopedia
- https://www.biblicaltraining.org/library
“Living Lessons from Dead Kings: Uzziah” - 2 Chronicles 26 - 170820AM@TBC
BIG IDEA: A humble grasp of the Lord’s holiness is essential to please Him.
I. Prelude (setting)
A. Names:
B. Statistics:
C. Assessment:
Name: The writer of 2 Kings prefers the name Azariah, apparently a variant of Uzziah. Perhaps the Chronicler’s preference for Uzziah is a deliberate attempt to avoid confusion with Azariah the priest (2 Chronicles 26:17-20). --Andrew Hill in the NIVAC (Zondervan)
Uzziah
עֻזִּיָּה ʻUzzîyâh, ooz-zee-yaw'; or עֻזִּיָּהוּ ʻUzzîyâhûw; from H5797 and H3050; strength of Jah; Uzzijah, the name of 5 Israelites:—Uzziah.
Azaiah 1King 15:1-7
עֲזַרְיָה ʻĂzaryâh, az-ar-yaw'; or עֲזַרְיָהוּ ʻĂzaryâhûw; from H5826 and H3050; Jah has helped; Azarjah, the name of 19 Israelites:—Azariah.
Sixteen years old.
Amaziah, Uzziah’s father, led Judah to battle against Israel.
Reigned 52 years.
25 years coregent with his father Amaziah
Mother: Jecholem from Jerusalem.
יְכׇלְיָה Yᵉkolyâh, yek-ol-yaw'; and יְכׇלְיָהוּ Yᵉkolyâhûw; or (2 Chronicles 26:3) יְכִילְיָה Yᵉkîylᵉyâh; from H3201 and H3050; Jah will enable; Jekoljah or Jekiljah, an Israelitess:—Jecholiah, Jecoliah.
Did right according to all that his father had done.
Sought God in the days of Zechariah.
As long as he sought.
Zechariah: not to be confused with the post-exile minor prophet or with the priest during Josiah’s reign.
THE LESSONS
1. The pitfall of comparisons and primacy of the Lord’s standard. (v.4)
1 Corinthians 4:3-4
I. Prosperity (rising action)
• Made War
• Built Towers
• Large Army
• Made Devices
• Fame
Made War
Since Uzziah was not able to expand north because of the power of Israel under Jeroboam II, he turned his attention to the west and south, subduing people groups that had taken advantage of previously unstable conditions in Judah.
Wresting control of the coastal highway from the Philistines and the recapture of Elath (26:1-2) have significant implication for Judah’s role in international commerce.” --Andrew Hill in NIVAC
Philistines (Gath, Jabneh, Ashdod) built cities.
Arabians in Gur Baal
Meunites
MEUNIM, MEUNITES (mē-ū'nĭm, mē-ū'nīts, Heb. me‘ûnîm, the people of Maon). The people of an Arab city still existing south of the Dead Sea not far from the more famous Petra. They are listed among the tribes that Uzziah of Judah conquered. Ezra.2.50, repeated in Neh.7.52, speaks of their descendants. The Masoretes say that the word rendered by some versions as “habitations” (1Chr.4.41) should read “Meunim.” Ezra counts them among the Nethinim (temple servants) at the return from exile (Ezra.2.50, kjv Mehunim; in 2Chr.26.7, kjv Mehunims). https://www.biblicaltraining.org/library/meunites
Ammonites
AMMONITES (ăm'ŏn-īts, Heb. ‘ammônîm). The name given to the descendants of Ben-Ammi or Ammon (Gen.19.38). They were related to the Moabites by ancestry and often appear in Scripture in united effort with them. Because by ancestry they were related to Israel, “children of my people” (see the niv footnote to Gen.19.38), the Israelites were told by the Lord not to enter into battle with them as they journeyed toward the land of Canaan (Deut.2.19). Lot fled from the destruction of the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah and dwelt in the mountains to the east of the Dead Sea. The land God gave the Ammonites stretched to the north as far as the Jabbok River and to the south to the hills of Edom. Many years later the Ammonites made war with Israel in order to extend their borders farther west. Although this land never really belonged to the Ammonites, they claimed it and gave this as a reason for their aggression (Judg.11.13).
Unable to expand westward and not desiring the desert tract of land on the east, the Ammonites were confined to a small area. Although they were a nomadic people, they did have a few cities, their capital Rabbath-Ammon being the most famous.
Because of their sins and especially because they constantly opposed Israel, Ezekiel predicted their complete destruction (Ezek.25.1-Ezek.25.7). Their last stand seems to have been against Judas Maccabeus (1Macc.5.6).——HZC https://www.biblicaltraining.org/library/ammonites
Built
No doubt, some of the construction is to repair the damage done by King Jehoash of Israel in his assault on Jerusalem (25:23).
It also seems likely that some of the building activity is related to restoration of destruction caused by the well know earthquake during Uzziah’s reign (cf. Amos 1:1; Zech. 14:5). --Andrew Hill in NIVAC
• Towers in Jerusalem (Corner Gate, Valley Gate, Corner Butress)
• Towers in the desert
• Dug many wells
• Loved the soil
Had an Army
• To war by companies: “The organization of the militia into “divisions” (26:11) represents a new development in Israel’s military structure.” --Andrew Hill in NIVAC
• Jeiel (scribe), Maaseiah (officer), Hananiah (captain)
• 2,600 chief officers
• 375,000 made war with mighty power to help the king
• Shields spears, helmets, body armor, bows, slings: Typically, soldiers were required to provide their own weapons and armor, so this was a new development and indication of Uzziah’s strength.
Made Devices
• Invented by skillful men
• To shoot arrows and large stones
Fame
Marvelously helped till…
THE LESSONS
2. The importance of thankfully recognizing God’s blessings. (v. 5)
“God made him prosper.”
Psalm 107:8; James 1:16-17
THE LESSONS
3. Prosperity can be our greatest weakness. (v. 16)
Deuteronomy 6:10-12; Proverbs 30:7-9; 2 Corinthians 12:7-9
III. Pride (climax)
A. He was strong
B. His heart was lifted up,
C. He transgressed
“Uzziah’s haughtiness impared his judgement.” --Andrew Hill in NIVAC
THE LESSONS
4. God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble. (v. 16b)
Proverbs 3:34-35; James 4:6-10; 1 Peter 5:5-7
THE LESSONS
5. Treasure a friend with a wise rebuke. (v. 17-18)
Proverbs 27.5-6
6. “He who hates correction is stupid.” (v. 19)
Proverbs 12:1b; 18:1-2
IV. Punishment (Conclusion)
A. Punished (19b)
B. Isolated/Son rules (21)
C. Buried in Disgrace (23)
THE LESSONS
7. Realization of the Lord’s Holiness. (Isaiah 6:5)
In the year that King Uzziah died…
BIG IDEA:
A humble grasp of the Lord’s holiness is essential to please Him.
Am I contrite and believing or impaired by a haughty heart?
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