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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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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 2 Chronicles 26:1

18th Century

Theologian

Uzziah - This form of the name is found consistently in Chronicles (except in 1 Chronicles 3:12) and in the prophets. The writer…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 2 Chronicles 26:1

19th Century

Bishop

ACCESSION, AGE, AND CONDUCT OF UZZIAH. INFLUENCE OF THE PROPHET ZECHARIAH (2 Chronicles 26:1–5). (Compare to [Referenc…

John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Chronicles 26:1

17th Century

Pastor

Ver. 1-4. Then all the people of Judah took Uzziah
Of this and 2 Chronicles 26:2

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 2 Chronicles 26:1–15

17th Century

Minister

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…