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All the people of Judah took Uzziah, who was sixteen years old, and made him king in the room of his father Amaziah.
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The King with Two Names
Scholars explain that the king introduced here is called Uzziah in Chronicles but Azariah in the book of Kings. While some thought 'Uzziah' was a popular nickname or error, it's more likely he was known by both names. Ancient Assyrian records refer to him as Azariah, suggesting this may have been his more formal or internationally recognized name. This is not a contradiction, but a common feature of ancient naming conventions.
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2 Chronicles
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Uzziah - This form of the name is found consistently in Chronicles (except in 1 Chronicles 3:12) and in the prophets. The writer…
19th Century
Anglican
ACCESSION, AGE, AND CONDUCT OF UZZIAH. INFLUENCE OF THE PROPHET ZECHARIAH (2 Chronicles 26:1–5). (Compare to [Referenc…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Ver. 1-4. Then all the people of Judah took Uzziah Of this and 2 Chronicles 26:2
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As long as Uzziah sought the Lord and was devoted to religion, God made him prosper. Only those prosper whom God makes to prosper, for prosperity i…