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2 Chronicles 26:21 · KJV

"And Uzziah the king was a leper unto the day of his death, and dwelt in a several house, being a leper; for he was cut off from the house of the LORD: and Jotham his son was over the king's house, judging the people of the land."

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Passage Context

19Then Uzziah was wroth, and had a censer in his hand to burn incense: and while he was wroth with the priests, the leprosy even rose up in his forehead before the priests in the house of the LORD, from beside the incense altar.
20And Azariah the chief priest, and all the priests, looked upon him, and, behold, he was leprous in his forehead, and they thrust him out from thence; yea, himself hasted also to go out, because the LORD had smitten him.
21And Uzziah the king was a leper unto the day of his death, and dwelt in a several house, being a leper; for he was cut off from the house of the LORD: and Jotham his son was over the king's house, judging the people of the land.
22Now the rest of the acts of Uzziah, first and last, did Isaiah the prophet, the son of Amoz, write.
23So Uzziah slept with his fathers, and they buried him with his fathers in the field of the burial which belonged to the kings; for they said, He is a leper: and Jotham his son reigned in his stead.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you cope with personal challenges or health issues?

2

What does it mean to you to be cut off from community?

3

When have you had to rely on others to lead in your absence?

Life Application

health

Seek support from your community during times of personal struggle and illness.

leadership

Prepare others to take on responsibilities in your absence.

People in This Verse

JothamOT

Jotham was the son of Uzziah and served as king of Judah. He ruled during his father's leprosy and was known for his righteousness.

First appearance: 2 Chronicles 27:1

UzziahOT

King of Judah who began his reign at sixteen, known for his military successes and later challenges.

First appearance: 2 Kings 15:1

Connection to Jesus

gospel theme

Uzziah's leprosy symbolizes the consequences of sin and separation from God, which is a theme seen in the New Testament with Jesus healing lepers.

See also: Luke 17:12-14

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