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Sin's Lasting Separation
Commentators explain that Uzziah was buried in the same royal cemetery but in a separate tomb. Just as his leprosy, a punishment for sin, separated him from the community in life, it also separated him in death. This serves as a stark physical reminder that the consequences of sin can be enduring and dishonoring.
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Chronicles 26:23
18th Century
Theologian
In the field of the burial - That is, in the same piece of ground, but in a separate tomb. As the Law separated the leper from others during…
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
On 2 Chronicles 26:23
17th Century
Pastor
So Uzziah slept with his fathers
Died as they did, the same year, according to Dr. Lightfoot F5 , in whic…
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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…