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and they withstood Uzziah the king, and said to him, It pertains not to you, Uzziah, to burn incense to Yahweh, but to the priests the sons of Aaron, who are consecrated to burn incense: go out of the sanctuary; for you have trespassed; neither shall it be for your honor from Yahweh God.

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Upholding God's Order

Commentators highlight the bravery of the priests who physically "withstood" King Uzziah. They reminded him that God had a specific order for worship, consecrating only the sons of Aaron to burn incense. This act of confronting a powerful king demonstrates the importance of adhering to God's established roles and commands, regardless of a person's earthly status.

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2 Chronicles

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 2 Chronicles 26:16–23

19th Century

Bishop

UZZIAH’S PRESUMPTION PUNISHED BY LEPROSY HIS DEATH
(2 Chronicles 26:16–23).

This section also is largely un…

John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Chronicles 26:18

17th Century

Pastor

And they withstood Uzziah the king
They not only stood against him, but stood about him, surrounded him, so as to hi…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 2 Chronicles 26:16–23

17th Century

Minister

The transgression of the kings before Uzziah was forsaking the temple of the Lord and burning incense upon idolatrous altars. But his transgression…