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The Rest of the Story
Commentators explain that this verse is a standard formula pointing to more detailed records. For King Azariah (also called Uzziah), these records are found in 2 Chronicles 26. They describe his military successes, agricultural developments, and the prideful act of entering the Temple that led to his leprosy. The Bible often uses multiple accounts to provide a fuller picture.
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Charles Ellicott
On 2 Kings 15:6
19th Century
Bishop
The rest of the acts of Azariah. — Such as his wars with the Philistines and Arabs, his improvements in the organisation of the ar…
John Gill
On 2 Kings 15:6
17th Century
Pastor
And the rest of the acts of Azariah, and all that he did, are
they not written in the book of the chronic…
Matthew Henry
On 2 Kings 15:1–7
17th Century
Minister
Uzziah did for the most part what was right. It was fortunate for the kingdom that a good reign was a long one.