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Jotham the king&#8217s son had charge of the palace and governed the people of the land. <a href="/nlt/2_kings/15.htm">New Living Translation</a> The LORD struck the king with leprosy, which lasted until the day he died. He lived in isolation in a separate house. The king’s son Jotham was put in charge of the royal palace, and he governed the people of the land. <a href="/esv/2_kings/15.htm">English Standard Version</a> And the LORD touched the king, so that he was a leper to the day of his death, and he lived in a separate house. And Jotham the king’s son was over the household, governing the people of the land. <a href="/bsb/2_kings/15.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> And the LORD afflicted the king with leprosy until the day he died, so that he lived in a separate house while his son Jotham had charge of the palace and governed the people of the land. <a href="/kjv/2_kings/15.htm">King James Bible</a> And the LORD smote the king, so that he was a leper unto the day of his death, and dwelt in a several house. And Jotham the king's son was over the house, judging the people of the land. <a href="/nkjv/2_kings/15.htm">New King James Version</a> Then the LORD struck the king, so that he was a leper until the day of his death; so he dwelt in an isolated house. And Jotham the king’s son was over the royal house, judging the people of the land. <a href="/nasb_/2_kings/15.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And the LORD afflicted the king, so that he had leprosy to the day of his death. And he lived in a separate house, while Jotham the king’s son was in charge of the household, judging the people of the land. <a href="/nasb/2_kings/15.htm">NASB 1995</a> The LORD struck the king, so that he was a leper to the day of his death. And he lived in a separate house, while Jotham the king&#8217s son was over the household, judging the people of the land. <a href="/nasb77/2_kings/15.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And the LORD struck the king, so that he was a leper to the day of his death. And he lived in a separate house, while Jotham the king’s son was over the household, judging the people of the land. <a href="/lsb/2_kings/15.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then Yahweh smote the king, so that he was a leper to the day of his death. And he lived in a separate house, while Jotham the king’s son was over the house, judging the people of the land. <a href="/amp/2_kings/15.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And the LORD struck (afflicted) the king, and he was a leper until the day of his death, and lived in a separate house. Jotham the king’s son was in charge of the household, judging the people of the land. <a href="/csb/2_kings/15.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The LORD afflicted the king, and he had a serious skin disease until the day of his death. He lived in quarantine, while Jotham, the king’s son, was over the household governing the people of the land. <a href="/hcsb/2_kings/15.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> The LORD afflicted the king, and he had a serious skin disease until the day of his death. He lived in a separate house, while Jotham, the king&#8217s son, was over the household governing the people of the land. <a href="/asv/2_kings/15.htm">American Standard Version</a> And Jehovah smote the king, so that he was a leper unto the day of his death, and dwelt in a separate house. And Jotham the king's son was over the household, judging the people of the land. <a href="/cev/2_kings/15.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The LORD punished Azariah with leprosy for the rest of his life. He wasn't allowed to live in the royal palace, so his son Jotham lived there and ruled in his place. <a href="/erv/2_kings/15.htm">English Revised Version</a> And the LORD smote the king, so that he was a leper unto the day of his death, and dwelt in a several house. And Jotham the king's son was over the household, judging the people of the land: <a href="/gwt/2_kings/15.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The LORD inflicted the king with a skin disease that lasted until the day the king died. So the king lived in a separate house. The king's son Jotham was in charge of the palace and governed the country. <a href="/gnt/2_kings/15.htm">Good News Translation</a> The LORD struck Uzziah with a dreaded skin disease that stayed with him the rest of his life. He lived in a separate house, relieved of all duties, while his son Jotham governed the country. <a href="/isv/2_kings/15.htm">International Standard Version</a> The LORD struck the king so that he was afflicted with leprosy until the day he died. He lived in a separate house while his son Jotham managed the household and ruled the people who lived in the land. <a href="/msb/2_kings/15.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And the LORD afflicted the king with leprosy until the day he died, so that he lived in a separate house while his son Jotham had charge of the palace and governed the people of the land. <a href="/net/2_kings/15.htm">NET Bible</a> The LORD afflicted the king with an illness; he suffered from a skin disease until the day he died. He lived in separate quarters, while his son Jotham was in charge of the palace and ruled over the people of the land. <a href="/nheb/2_kings/15.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> The LORD struck the king, so that he was a leper to the day of his death, and lived in a separate house. Jotham the king's son was over the household, judging the people of the land. <a href="/wbt/2_kings/15.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And the LORD smote the king, so that he was a leper to the day of his death, and dwelt in a separate house. And Jotham the king's son was over the house, judging the people of the land. <a href="/web/2_kings/15.htm">World English Bible</a> Yahweh struck the king, so that he was a leper to the day of his death, and lived in a separate house. Jotham, the king’s son, was over the household, judging the people of the land. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_kings/15.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And YHWH strikes the king, and he is a leper to the day of his death, and he dwells in a separate house, and Jotham son of the king [is] over the house, judging the people of the land. <a href="/ylt/2_kings/15.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And Jehovah smiteth the king, and he is a leper unto the day of his death, and he dwelleth in a separate house, and Jotham son of the king is over the house, judging the people of the land. <a href="/slt/2_kings/15.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Jehovah will strike the king, and he will be leprous until the day of his death, and he will dwell in a house of infirmity. And Jotham the king's son over the house, judging the people of the land.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_kings/15.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And the Lord struck the king, so that he was a leper unto the day of his death, and he dwelt in a free house apart: but Joatham the king's soil governed the palace, and judged the people of the land. <a href="/cpdv/2_kings/15.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Now the Lord struck the king, and he became a leper, even until the day of his death. And he was living in a separate house by himself. And truly, Jotham, the son of the king, governed the palace, and he judged the people of the land. <a href="/nabre/2_kings/15.htm">New American Bible</a> The LORD afflicted the king, and he was a leper until the day he died. He lived in a house apart, while Jotham, the king’s son, was master of the palace and ruled the people of the land. <a href="/nrsvce/2_kings/15.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> The LORD struck the king, so that he was leprous to the day of his death, and lived in a separate house. Jotham the king’s son was in charge of the palace, governing the people of the land.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_kings/15.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And the LORD smote the king, so that he was a leper to the day of his death, and he dwelt in a house in seclusion. And Jotham the king's son was over the house, judging the people of the land. <a href="/hpbt/2_kings/15.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And LORD JEHOVAH struck the King, and he was a leper until the day that he died, and he sat down in the house secretly, and Yotham, son of the King, the Steward, was judging the people of the land.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_kings/15.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And the LORD smote the king, so that he was a leper unto the day of his death, and dwelt in a house set apart. And Jotham the king's son was over the household, judging the people of the land. <a href="/sep/2_kings/15.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And the Lord plagued the king, and he was leprous till the day of his death; and he reigned in a separate house. And Joatham the king's son was over the household, judging the people of the land. <a href="/parallel/2_kings/15-5.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FiLs3w_mMFQ?start=5036" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_kings/15.htm">Azariah Reigns in Judah</a> …4Nevertheless, the high places were not taken away; the people continued sacrificing and burning incense there. 5<a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">And the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5060.htm" title="5060: way·nag·ga‘ (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to touch, i.e. Lay the hand upon; by implication, to reach; violently, to strike.">afflicted</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">the king</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: way·hî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6879.htm" title="6879: mə·ṣō·rā‘ (V-Pual-Prtcpl-ms) -- To be struck with leprosy, to be leprous. A primitive root; to scourge, i.e. to be stricken with leprosy.">with leprosy</a> <a href="/hebrew/5704.htm" title="5704: ‘aḏ- (Prep) -- As far as, even to, up to, until, while. Properly, the same as ad; as far as, whether of space or time or degree.">until</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: yō·wm (N-msc) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">the day</a> <a href="/hebrew/4194.htm" title="4194: mō·ṯōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Death. From muwth; death; concretely, the dead, their place or state; figuratively, pestilence, ruin.">he died,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3427.htm" title="3427: way·yê·šeḇ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to sit down; by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry.">so that he lived</a> <a href="/hebrew/2669.htm" title="2669: ha·ḥā·p̄ə·šîṯ (Art:: N-fs) -- Freedom, separateness. And chophshiyth; from chaphash; prostration by sickness.">in a separate</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bə·ḇêṯ (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">house</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">while his</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/3147.htm" title="3147: wə·yō·w·ṯām (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- The LORD is perfect, three Isr. From Yhovah and tam; Jehovah perfect; Jotham, the name of three Israelites.">Jotham</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">had charge of</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: hab·ba·yiṯ (Art:: N-ms) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">the palace</a> <a href="/hebrew/8199.htm" title="8199: šō·p̄êṭ (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To judge, govern. ">and governed</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: ‘am (N-msc) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">the people</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: hā·’ā·reṣ (Art:: N-fs) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">of the land.</a> 6As for the rest of the acts of Azariah, along with all his accomplishments, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah?…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/leviticus/13-46.htm">Leviticus 13:46</a> As long as he has the infection, he remains unclean. He must live alone in a place outside the camp. <a href="/numbers/12-10.htm">Numbers 12:10-15</a> As the cloud lifted from above the Tent, suddenly Miriam became leprous, white as snow. Aaron turned toward her, saw that she was leprous, / and said to Moses, “My lord, please do not hold against us this sin we have so foolishly committed. / Please do not let her be like a stillborn infant whose flesh is half consumed when he comes out of his mother’s womb.” ... <a href="/2_chronicles/26-19.htm">2 Chronicles 26:19-21</a> Uzziah, with a censer in his hand to offer incense, was enraged. But while he raged against the priests in their presence in the house of the LORD before the altar of incense, leprosy broke out on his forehead. / When Azariah the chief priest and all the priests turned to him and saw his leprous forehead, they rushed him out. Indeed, he himself hurried to get out, because the LORD had afflicted him. / So King Uzziah was a leper until the day of his death. He lived in isolation, leprous and cut off from the house of the LORD, while his son Jotham had charge of the royal palace and governed the people of the land. <a href="/leviticus/13-3.htm">Leviticus 13:3</a> The priest is to examine the infection on his skin, and if the hair in the infection has turned white and the sore appears to be deeper than the skin, it is a skin disease. After the priest examines him, he must pronounce him unclean. <a href="/leviticus/14-8.htm">Leviticus 14:8</a> The one being cleansed must wash his clothes, shave off all his hair, and bathe with water; then he will be ceremonially clean. Afterward, he may enter the camp, but he must remain outside his tent for seven days. <a href="/2_kings/5-27.htm">2 Kings 5:27</a> Therefore, the leprosy of Naaman will cling to you and your descendants forever!” And as Gehazi left his presence, he was leprous—as white as snow. <a href="/2_samuel/3-29.htm">2 Samuel 3:29</a> May it whirl over the head of Joab and over the entire house of his father, and may the house of Joab never be without one having a discharge or skin disease, or one who leans on a staff or falls by the sword or lacks food.” <a href="/job/18-13.htm">Job 18:13</a> It devours patches of his skin; the firstborn of death devours his limbs. <a href="/luke/17-12.htm">Luke 17:12-19</a> As He entered one of the villages, He was met by ten lepers. They stood at a distance / and raised their voices, shouting, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!” / When Jesus saw them, He said, “Go, show yourselves to the priests.” And as they were on their way, they were cleansed. ... <a href="/matthew/8-2.htm">Matthew 8:2-4</a> Suddenly a leper came and knelt before Him, saying, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.” / Jesus reached out His hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” He said. “Be clean!” And immediately his leprosy was cleansed. / Then Jesus instructed him, “See that you don’t tell anyone. But go, show yourself to the priest and offer the gift prescribed by Moses, as a testimony to them.” <a href="/mark/1-40.htm">Mark 1:40-45</a> Then a leper came to Jesus, begging on his knees: “If You are willing, You can make me clean.” / Moved with compassion, Jesus reached out His hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” He said. “Be clean!” / And immediately the leprosy left him, and the man was cleansed. ... <a href="/luke/5-12.htm">Luke 5:12-16</a> While Jesus was in one of the towns, a man came along who was covered with leprosy. When he saw Jesus, he fell facedown and begged Him, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.” / Jesus reached out His hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” He said. “Be clean!” And immediately the leprosy left him. / “Do not tell anyone,” Jesus instructed him. “But go, show yourself to the priest and present the offering Moses prescribed for your cleansing, as a testimony to them.” ... <a href="/matthew/26-6.htm">Matthew 26:6</a> While Jesus was in Bethany in the home of Simon the Leper, <a href="/mark/14-3.htm">Mark 14:3</a> While Jesus was in Bethany reclining at the table in the home of Simon the Leper, a woman came with an alabaster jar of expensive perfume, made of pure nard. She broke open the jar and poured it on Jesus’ head. <a href="/luke/7-22.htm">Luke 7:22</a> So He replied, “Go back and report to John what you have seen and heard: The blind receive sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is preached to the poor.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And the LORD smote the king, so that he was a leper to the day of his death, and dwelled in a several house. And Jotham the king's son was over the house, judging the people of the land.A.<a href="/2_samuel/3-29.htm">2 Samuel 3:29</a> Let it rest on the head of Joab, and on all his father's house; and let there not fail from the house of Joab one that hath an issue, or that is a leper, or that leaneth on a staff, or that falleth on the sword, or that lacketh bread.<a href="/2_chronicles/26-16.htm">2 Chronicles 26:16-20</a> But when he was strong, his heart was lifted up to his destruction: for he transgressed against the LORD his God, and went into the temple of the LORD to burn incense upon the altar of incense… <a href="/job/34-19.htm">Job 34:19</a> How much less to him that accepteth not the persons of princes, nor regardeth the rich more than the poor? for they all are the work of his hands.so that<a href="/2_kings/5-27.htm">2 Kings 5:27</a> The leprosy therefore of Naaman shall cleave unto thee, and unto thy seed for ever. And he went out from his presence a leper as white as snow.<a href="/numbers/12-10.htm">Numbers 12:10</a> And the cloud departed from off the tabernacle; and, behold, Miriam became leprous, white as snow: and Aaron looked upon Miriam, and, behold, she was leprous.and dwelt<a href="/2_kings/7-3.htm">2 Kings 7:3</a> And there were four leprous men at the entering in of the gate: and they said one to another, Why sit we here until we die?<a href="/leviticus/13-46.htm">Leviticus 13:46</a> All the days wherein the plague shall be in him he shall be defiled; he is unclean: he shall dwell alone; without the camp shall his habitation be.<a href="/numbers/12-14.htm">Numbers 12:14</a> And the LORD said unto Moses, If her father had but spit in her face, should she not be ashamed seven days? let her be shut out from the camp seven days, and after that let her be received in again.Jotham<a href="/2_chronicles/26-21.htm">2 Chronicles 26:21,23</a> And Uzziah the king was a leper unto the day of his death, and dwelt in a several house, being a leper; for he was cut off from the house of the LORD: and Jotham his son was over the king's house, judging the people of the land… judging<a href="/2_samuel/8-15.htm">2 Samuel 8:15</a> And David reigned over all Israel; and David executed judgment and justice unto all his people.<a href="/2_samuel/15-2.htm">2 Samuel 15:2-4</a> And Absalom rose up early, and stood beside the way of the gate: and it was so, that when any man that had a controversy came to the king for judgment, then Absalom called unto him, and said, Of what city art thou? And he said, Thy servant is of one of the tribes of Israel… <a href="/1_kings/3-9.htm">1 Kings 3:9,28</a> Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad: for who is able to judge this thy so great a people? … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_kings/8-35.htm">Afflicted</a> <a href="/2_kings/2-12.htm">Apart</a> <a href="/2_kings/11-15.htm">Charge</a> <a href="/2_kings/14-22.htm">Death</a> <a href="/2_kings/13-24.htm">Died</a> <a href="/2_kings/13-14.htm">Disease</a> <a href="/2_kings/13-5.htm">Dwelt</a> <a href="/ruth/1-1.htm">Governed</a> <a href="/luke/22-26.htm">Governing</a> <a href="/2_kings/14-14.htm">House</a> <a href="/2_kings/10-5.htm">Household</a> <a href="/judges/9-57.htm">Jotham</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-7.htm">Judging</a> <a href="/2_kings/14-14.htm">King's</a> <a href="/2_kings/5-11.htm">Leper</a> <a href="/2_kings/14-14.htm">Palace</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-14.htm">Private</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-53.htm">Separate</a> <a href="/leviticus/9-17.htm">Separately</a> <a href="/joshua/21-40.htm">Several</a> <a href="/2_kings/13-18.htm">Smote</a> <a href="/2_kings/14-10.htm">Struck</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_kings/17-20.htm">Afflicted</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/3-9.htm">Apart</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-31.htm">Charge</a> <a href="/2_kings/15-10.htm">Death</a> <a href="/2_kings/23-34.htm">Died</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/21-14.htm">Disease</a> <a href="/2_kings/16-6.htm">Dwelt</a> <a href="/galatians/5-25.htm">Governed</a> <a href="/ezra/4-20.htm">Governing</a> <a href="/2_kings/15-25.htm">House</a> <a href="/2_kings/18-18.htm">Household</a> <a href="/2_kings/15-7.htm">Jotham</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-14.htm">Judging</a> <a href="/2_kings/15-25.htm">King's</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-21.htm">Leper</a> <a href="/2_kings/15-25.htm">Palace</a> <a href="/proverbs/18-1.htm">Private</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-21.htm">Separate</a> <a href="/zechariah/12-12.htm">Separately</a> <a href="/2_kings/17-29.htm">Several</a> <a href="/2_kings/15-10.htm">Smote</a> <a href="/2_kings/15-10.htm">Struck</a><div class="vheading2">2 Kings 15</div>1. <a href="/2_kings/15-1.htm">Azariah's good reign</a> 5. <a href="/2_kings/15-5.htm">He dying a leper, is succeeded by Jotham</a> 8. <a href="/2_kings/15-8.htm">Zachariah the last of Jehu's generation, reigning ill, is slain by Shallum</a> 13. <a href="/2_kings/15-13.htm">Shallum, reigning a month, is slain by Nenahem</a> 16. <a href="/2_kings/15-16.htm">Menahem strengthens himself by Pul</a> 21. <a href="/2_kings/15-21.htm">Pekahiah succeeds him</a> 23. <a href="/2_kings/15-23.htm">Pekahiah is slain by Pekah</a> 27. <a href="/2_kings/15-27.htm">Pekah is oppressed by Tiglath-pileser, and slain by Hoshea</a> 32. <a href="/2_kings/15-32.htm">Jotham's good reign</a> 36. <a href="/2_kings/15-36.htm">Ahaz succeeds him</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_kings/15.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_kings/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_kings/15.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>And the LORD afflicted the king with leprosy This phrase indicates divine judgment, a recurring theme in the Old Testament where God directly intervenes in the lives of kings and nations. Leprosy, a severe skin disease, was often seen as a sign of God's displeasure (<a href="/numbers/12-10.htm">Numbers 12:10</a>, <a href="/2_chronicles/26-19.htm">2 Chronicles 26:19-21</a>). The affliction of the king with leprosy serves as a reminder of the consequences of disobedience to God's commands. In the ancient Near East, leprosy was not only a physical ailment but also a social and religious stigma, leading to isolation from the community.until the day he died The duration of the king's affliction underscores the permanence of God's judgment in this instance. It suggests that the king's condition was irreversible, serving as a lifelong reminder of his transgressions. This phrase also highlights the seriousness of sin and the enduring nature of its consequences when not repented.so that he lived in a separate house Levitical law required those with leprosy to live outside the camp or community (<a href="/leviticus/13-46.htm">Leviticus 13:46</a>). This separation was both a health measure and a symbolic act of purification, emphasizing the need for holiness among God's people. The king's isolation reflects the broader biblical theme of separation from God due to sin, and it foreshadows the ultimate separation from God that sin causes without redemption.while his son Jotham had charge of the palace Jotham's role as regent during his father's illness illustrates the continuity of leadership despite the king's incapacitation. This arrangement ensured stability in governance and is a testament to the importance of dynastic succession in the Davidic line. Jotham's governance during this period is noted for its relative faithfulness to God, contrasting with his father's failures (<a href="/2_kings/15-34.htm">2 Kings 15:34</a>).and governed the people of the land Jotham's governance is significant in maintaining the kingdom's operations and upholding justice and order. This phrase highlights the importance of righteous leadership in the biblical narrative, as seen in the examples of other godly leaders like David and Solomon. It also points to the need for leaders who align with God's will, serving as a type of Christ, the ultimate righteous ruler who governs with justice and mercy.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD</a> The sovereign God of Israel, who exercises judgment and mercy. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_king.htm">The King (Azariah/Uzziah)</a> The king of Judah who was afflicted with leprosy as a divine judgment. 3. <a href="/topical/l/leprosy.htm">Leprosy</a> A severe skin disease that rendered individuals ceremonially unclean and isolated. 4. <a href="/topical/j/jotham.htm">Jotham</a> The son of King Azariah, who took over the responsibilities of governing due to his father's condition. 5. <a href="/topical/s/separate_house.htm">Separate House</a> The place where the king lived in isolation due to his leprosy.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/divine_judgment_and_mercy.htm">Divine Judgment and Mercy</a> God's affliction of the king with leprosy serves as a reminder of His holiness and the consequences of pride and disobedience. <a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_responsibility.htm">Leadership and Responsibility</a> Jotham's role in governing highlights the importance of responsible leadership, especially when stepping in during times of crisis. <a href="/topical/i/isolation_and_community.htm">Isolation and Community</a> The king's isolation due to leprosy underscores the impact of sin and uncleanness on community and relationships. <a href="/topical/h/humility_and_repentance.htm">Humility and Repentance</a> The account encourages believers to maintain humility and seek repentance to avoid the pitfalls of pride.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_kings_15.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Kings 15</a> <a href="/q/who_was_king_jotham_of_judah.htm">Who was King Jotham of Judah?</a> <a href="/q/why_omit_azariah's_leprosy_cause_here.htm">2 Kings 15:5 states God struck Azariah with leprosy with little explanation—why is the cause, detailed in 2 Chronicles 26, absent here? </a> <a href="/q/is_remaining_unmarried_preferable.htm">Do you want to be healed?</a> <a href="/q/are_healing_rooms_biblical.htm">Are Healing Rooms biblical?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_kings/15.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(5) And the Lord smote the king.--The chronicler relates the reason--viz., because of his usurpation of priestly functions in the sanctuary. This happened towards the end of the reign. Jotham, the regent, was only twenty-five when Azariah died (<a href="/2_kings/15-33.htm" title="Five and twenty years old was he when he began to reign, and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem. And his mother's name was Jerusha, the daughter of Zadok.">2Kings 15:33</a>).Smote.--Or, struck. So we speak of a paralytic stroke, and the word plague literally means stroke.In a several house.--Rather, in the sickhouse (or, hospital)--i.e., a royal residence outside of Jerusalem (<a href="/leviticus/13-46.htm" title="All the days wherein the plague shall be in him he shall be defiled; he is unclean: he shall dwell alone; without the camp shall his habitation be.">Leviticus 13:46</a>; <a href="/2_kings/7-3.htm" title="And there were four leprous men at the entering in of the gate: and they said one to another, Why sit we here until we die?">2Kings 7:3</a>) set apart for such cases. (Strictly, in the house of freedom; because lepers were emancipated from all social relations and duties. Gesenius explains the word from an Arabic root said to mean prostration, weakness; but Lane gives for that term the special meaning smallness (or, narrowness) of the eye; weakness of sight. See his Arabic Lexicon, Bk. I., Pt. II., p. 772.Over the house.--Not apparently as prefect of the palace (comp. <a href="/1_kings/4-6.htm" title="And Ahishar was over the household: and Adoniram the son of Abda was over the tribute.">1Kings 4:6</a>; <a href="/1_kings/18-3.htm" title="And Ahab called Obadiah, which was the governor of his house. (Now Obadiah feared the LORD greatly:">1Kings 18:3</a>), but as dwelling in the palace instead of his father. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_kings/15.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 5. - And the Lord smote the king. This comes in somewhat strangely, following close upon a statement that the king "did that which was right in the sight of the Lord." We have to go to Chronicles for an explanation. By Chronicles it appears that, in the earlier portion of his reign, Azariah was a good and pious prince, and that God blessed him in all his undertakings. Not only did he recover Eloth (<a href="/2_chronicles/26-2.htm">2 Chronicles 26:2</a>), but he carried on a successful war with the Philistines - took Garb, Jabneh (Jamnia), and Ashdod, and dismantled them (<a href="/2_chronicles/26-6.htm">2 Chronicles 26:6</a>), defeated the Arabians of Gur-Baal, and the Mehuuim or Maonites (<a href="/2_chronicles/26-7.htm">2 Chronicles 26:7</a>), forced the Ammonites to pay him a tribute, and caused his power to be known and feared far and wide (<a href="/2_chronicles/26-8.htm">2 Chronicles 26:8</a>). The standing army which he maintained numbered 307,500 men, under 2600 officers, well armed and equipped with shields, spears, helmets, breast-plates, bows, and slings (<a href="/2_chronicles/26-12.htm">2 Chronicles 26:12-14</a>). "His name spread far abroad, for he was wonderfully helped" (<a href="/2_chronicles/26-15.htm">2 Chronicles 26:15</a>). This marvelous prosperity developed in him a pride equal to that of his father, but one which vented itself differently, Azariab, deeming himself superior to all other men, and exempt from ordinary rules, boldly invaded the priestly office, took a censer, and entered into the temple, and proceeded to burn incense upon the golden altar that was before the veil (<a href="/2_chronicles/26-16.htm">2 Chronicles 26:16-18</a>). It was then that "the Lord smote the king." As, in defiance of the high priest and his attendant train, who sought to prevent the lawless act, Azariah persisted in his endeavors, God struck him with leprosy, his forehead grew white with the unmistakable scaly scab, and in a moment his indomitable pride was quelled. The priests closed in upon him and began to thrust him out, but no violence was necessary. Aware of what had happened, "he himself also hasted to go out, because the Lord had smitten him" (<a href="/2_chronicles/26-20.htm">2 Chronicles 26:20</a>). It is not very clear why the writer of Kings passes over these facts; but certainly they are not discredited by his silence. At any rate, those who accept the entire series of conquests, whereof the writer of Kings says nothing, on the sole authority of Chronicles, are logically precluded from rejecting the circumstances accompanying the leprosy, which is acknowledged by the writer of Kings, and viewed as a judgment from God. So that he was a leper unto the day of his death, and dwelt in a several house (comp. <a href="/2_chronicles/26-21.htm">2 Chronicles 26:21</a>). Lepers had to be separated from the congregation - to "dwell alone" - "without the camp" (<a href="/leviticus/13-46.htm">Leviticus 13:46</a>). Ahaziah's "several house" is regarded by some as an "infirmary," or "hospital for lepers" (Ewald, Gesenius, Winer); but there is no reason to believe that hospitals of any kind existed among the Israelites. The lepers mentioned in <a href="/2_kings/7-3.htm">2 Kings 7:3</a> are houseless. הַחָפְשִׂית בַּית is best translated "house of separation" and understood of a house standing by itself in the open country, separate from others. "Probably the house in which the leprous king lived was," as Bahr says, "especially built for him." And Jotham the Mug's son was over the house - not over the "several house," but over the royal palace - judging the people of the land; i.e. executing the royal functions, whereof "judging" was one of the highest. Azariah's infirmity made a regency necessary, and naturally his eldest son held the office. <a href="/commentaries/2_kings/15-5.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>And the LORD יְהוָ֜ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel afflicted וַיְנַגַּ֨ע (way·nag·ga‘) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5060.htm">Strong's 5060: </a> To touch, lay the hand upon, to reach, violently, to strike the king הַמֶּ֗לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king with leprosy מְצֹרָע֙ (mə·ṣō·rā‘) Verb - Pual - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6879.htm">Strong's 6879: </a> To be struck with leprosy, to be leprous until עַד־ (‘aḏ-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5704.htm">Strong's 5704: </a> As far as, even to, up to, until, while the day י֣וֹם (yō·wm) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> A day he died, מֹת֔וֹ (mō·ṯōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4194.htm">Strong's 4194: </a> Death, the dead, their place, state, pestilence, ruin so that he lived וַיֵּ֖שֶׁב (way·yê·šeḇ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3427.htm">Strong's 3427: </a> To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry in a separate הַחָפְשִׁ֑ית (ha·ḥā·p̄ə·šîṯ) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2669.htm">Strong's 2669: </a> Prostration by sickness house בְּבֵ֣ית (bə·ḇêṯ) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> A house while [his] הַמֶּ֙לֶךְ֙ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son Jotham וְיוֹתָ֤ם (wə·yō·w·ṯām) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3147.htm">Strong's 3147: </a> Jotham -- 'the LORD is perfect', three Israelites had charge of עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against the palace הַבַּ֔יִת (hab·ba·yiṯ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> A house and governed שֹׁפֵ֖ט (šō·p̄êṭ) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8199.htm">Strong's 8199: </a> To judge, pronounce sentence, to vindicate, punish, to govern, to litigate the people עַ֥ם (‘am) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock of the land. הָאָֽרֶץ׃ (hā·’ā·reṣ) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> Earth, land <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_kings/15-5.htm">2 Kings 15:5 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_kings/15-5.htm">2 Kings 15:5 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_kings/15-5.htm">2 Kings 15:5 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_kings/15-5.htm">2 Kings 15:5 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_kings/15-5.htm">2 Kings 15:5 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_kings/15-5.htm">2 Kings 15:5 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_kings/15-5.htm">2 Kings 15:5 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_kings/15-5.htm">2 Kings 15:5 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_kings/15-5.htm">2 Kings 15:5 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_kings/15-5.htm">2 Kings 15:5 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_kings/15-5.htm">OT History: 2 Kings 15:5 Yahweh struck the king so that he (2Ki iiKi ii ki 2 kg 2kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_kings/15-4.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Kings 15:4"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Kings 15:4" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_kings/15-6.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Kings 15:6"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Kings 15:6" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>