Both Testaments · Major figure
Uzziah
A king of Judah who reigned for 52 years, known for military success and his prideful violation of the temple.
Also known as Azariah, Uzziah was a king of Judah who initially sought the Lord and prospered in military and agricultural endeavors. His reign ended in judgment when he pridefully entered the temple to burn incense, resulting in him being struck with leprosy for the remainder of his life. He is significant for his long reign and his role in the royal genealogy of Jesus Christ.
In the text
- Verses
- 36
- Books
- 10
- First appears
- 2 Kings 14:21
- Last appears
- Matthew 1:9
Where Uzziah appears
36 verses · 15 chapters- 2 Kings 14Verse 21
- 2 Kings 15Verses 1, 6–8, 13, 17, 23, 27, 30, 32, 34
- 1 Chronicles 3Verse 12
- 1 Chronicles 27Verse 25
- 2 Chronicles 26Verses 1, 3, 8–9, 11, 14, 18–19, 21–23
- 2 Chronicles 27Verse 2
- Ezra 10Verse 21
- Nehemiah 11Verse 4
- Isaiah 1Verse 1
- Isaiah 6Verse 1
- Isaiah 7Verse 1
- Hosea 1Verse 1
- Amos 1Verse 1
- Zechariah 14Verse 5
- Matthew 1Verses 8–9
In the same books
- Zechariah53 versesA name shared by several biblical figures, including a post-exilic prophet and the father of John the Baptist.
- Asaph27 versesA prominent Levite musician and seer appointed by David to lead worship in the tabernacle.
- Hezekiah119 versesA godly king of Judah who trusted in the Lord and oversaw a major religious reformation.
- Ahaz41 versesA wicked king of Judah who abandoned the covenant and sought help from Assyria instead of trusting in the Lord.
- Hilkiah29 versesA faithful High Priest under King Josiah who discovered the Book of the Law in the temple.
- Jeremiah132 versesA prophet called by God to warn Judah of impending judgment and exile during the final years of the kingdom.
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