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Prophets as Historians
Commentators explain that it was a common practice for prophets to also serve as official historians, recording the events of their time. This verse shows that Isaiah, famous for his prophetic book, was also tasked with writing the official history of King Uzziah's reign, revealing a broader dimension to the prophetic role.
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2 Chronicles
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Chronicles 26:22
18th Century
Theologian
The acts of Uzziah... Isaiah wrote: Most critics believe Isaiah was about 20 years old when Uzziah died. He must, then, have written his his…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Chronicles 26:22
19th Century
Bishop
Did Isaiah the prophet, the son of Amoz, write. —(See Introduction.) Kings, “Are they not written in the book of the chronicle…
John Gill
On 2 Chronicles 26:22
17th Century
Pastor
Now the rest of the acts of Uzziah, first and last
What were done by him, both in the beginning and latter end of hi…
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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…