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Azariah slept with his fathers; and they buried him with his fathers in the city of David: and Jotham his son reigned in his place.

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A King's Separate Burial

Commentators highlight a significant detail about King Azariah's (Uzziah's) burial. While laid to rest "with his fathers," it was not in the royal tombs. Citing 2 Chronicles 26:23, scholars explain this was because he was a leper. This serves as a solemn reminder that sin can have lasting, visible consequences, even for a powerful king who was mostly righteous.

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John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Kings 15:7

17th Century

Pastor

So Azariah slept with his fathers; Or died, when he had reigned fifty two years:

and they buried him w…

Matthew Henry

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.