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Then Uzziah was angry; and he had a censer in his hand to burn incense; and while he was angry with the priests, the leprosy broke forth in his forehead before the priests in the house of Yahweh, beside the altar of incense.

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Pride's Dangerous Path

Commentators identify pride as the root of Uzziah's sin. Unlike previous kings who turned to idolatry, Uzziah's transgression was one of presumption. Matthew Henry explains that instead of being grateful to God for his success, Uzziah's 'heart was lifted up to his own harm.' This serves as a powerful warning that success can lead to a pride that causes us to overstep the roles God has assigned.

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2 Chronicles

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 2 Chronicles 26:19

19th Century

Bishop

Then. — Meaning "And."

Was angry. — This refers to Zaʻaf, that is, foamed with …

John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Chronicles 26:19

17th Century

Pastor

Then Uzziah was wroth With the priests, and, as JosephusF2 says, threatened to kill them:

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…

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