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He was unfaithful to the LORD his God, and entered the temple of the LORD to burn incense on the altar of incense.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/26.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />But when he had become powerful, he also became proud, which led to his downfall. He sinned against the LORD his God by entering the sanctuary of the LORD’s Temple and personally burning incense on the incense altar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_chronicles/26.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />But when he was strong, he grew proud, to his destruction. For he was unfaithful to the LORD his God and entered the temple of the LORD to burn incense on the altar of incense.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/26.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />But when Uzziah became powerful, his arrogance led to his own destruction. He was unfaithful to the LORD his God, for he entered the temple of the LORD to burn incense on the altar of incense.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/26.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />But when he was strong, his heart was lifted up to <i>his</i> 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_chronicles/26.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />But when he was strong his heart was lifted up, to <i>his</i> destruction, for he transgressed against the LORD his God by entering the temple of the LORD to burn incense on the altar of incense.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_chronicles/26.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />But when he became strong, his heart was so proud that he acted corruptly, and he was untrue to the LORD his God, for he entered the temple of the LORD to burn incense on the altar of incense.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/26.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />But when he became strong, his heart was so proud that he acted corruptly, and he was unfaithful to the LORD his God, for he entered the temple of the LORD to burn incense on the altar of incense.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_chronicles/26.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />But when he became strong, his heart was so proud that he acted corruptly, and he was unfaithful to the LORD his God, for he entered the temple of the LORD to burn incense on the altar of incense.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_chronicles/26.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />But when he became strong, his heart was so proud that he acted corruptly, and he was unfaithful to Yahweh his God. And he entered the temple of Yahweh to burn incense on the altar of incense.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_chronicles/26.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />But when Uzziah became strong, he became so proud [of himself and his accomplishments] that he acted corruptly, and he was unfaithful <i>and</i> sinned against the LORD his God, for he went into the temple of the LORD to burn incense on the altar of incense.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_chronicles/26.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But when he became strong, he grew arrogant, and it led to his own destruction. He acted unfaithfully against the LORD his God by going into the LORD’s sanctuary to burn incense on the incense altar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_chronicles/26.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But when he became strong, he grew arrogant and it led to his own destruction. He acted unfaithfully against the LORD his God by going into the LORD&#8217s sanctuary to burn incense on the incense altar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_chronicles/26.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />But when he was strong, his heart was lifted up, so that he did corruptly, and he trespassed against Jehovah his God; for he went into the temple of Jehovah to burn incense upon the altar of incense.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_chronicles/26.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Uzziah became proud of his power, and this led to his downfall. One day, Uzziah disobeyed the LORD his God by going into the temple and burning incense as an offering to him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_chronicles/26.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />But when he was strong, his heart was lifted up so that he did corruptly, and he trespassed against the LORD his God; for he went into the temple of the LORD to burn incense upon the altar of incense.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_chronicles/26.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />But when he became powerful, his pride destroyed him. He was unfaithful to the LORD his God. He went into the LORD's temple to burn incense on the incense altar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_chronicles/26.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />But when King Uzziah became strong, he grew arrogant, and that led to his downfall. He defied the LORD his God by going into the Temple to burn incense on the altar of incense. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_chronicles/26.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />But after he had become strong, in his arrogance he acted corruptly and became unfaithful to the LORD his God, and he dared to enter the LORD's Temple to burn incense on the incense altar. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_chronicles/26.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />But when Uzziah became powerful, his arrogance led to his own destruction. He was unfaithful to the LORD his God, for he entered the temple of the LORD to burn incense on the altar of incense.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_chronicles/26.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />But once he became powerful, his pride destroyed him. He disobeyed the LORD his God. He entered the LORD's temple to offer incense on the incense altar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_chronicles/26.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />But when he was strong, his heart was lifted up, so that he did corruptly, and he trespassed against the LORD his God; for he went into the LORD's temple to burn incense on the altar of incense.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_chronicles/26.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_chronicles/26.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />But when he was strong, his heart was lifted up, so that he did corruptly and he trespassed against Yahweh his God, for he went into Yahweh’s temple to burn incense on the altar of incense. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_chronicles/26.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And at his being strong his heart has been high to destruction, and he trespasses against his God YHWH, and goes into the temple of YHWH to make incense on the altar of incense.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_chronicles/26.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And at his being strong his heart hath been high unto destruction, and he trespasseth against Jehovah his God, and goeth in unto the temple of Jehovah to make perfume upon the altar of perfume.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_chronicles/26.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And in his being strong his heart was lifted up even to destruction: for he will transgress against Jehovah his God, and come in to the temple of Jehovah to burn incense upon the altar of incense.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_chronicles/26.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />But when he was made strong, his heart was lifted up to his destruction, and he neglected the Lord his God: and going into the temple of the Lord, he had a mind to burn incense upon the altar of incense. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_chronicles/26.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />But when he had become strong, his heart was lifted up, even to his own destruction. And he neglected the Lord his God. And entering into the temple of the Lord, he intended to burn incense upon the altar of incense.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_chronicles/26.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />But after he had become strong, he became arrogant to his own destruction and acted treacherously with the LORD, his God. He entered the temple of the LORD to make an offering on the altar of incense.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_chronicles/26.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />But when he had become strong he grew proud, to his destruction. For he was false to the LORD his God, and entered the temple of the LORD to make offering on the altar of incense.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_chronicles/26.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />But when he became very rich, his pride was lifted up exceedingly, so he transgressed against the LORD his God and went into the temple of the LORD to burn incense upon the altar of incense.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_chronicles/26.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And when he was greatly enriched with riches, his spirit was very exalted in him, and he denied LORD JEHOVAH his God and was entering the temple of LORD JEHOVAH to offer censers of sweet spices.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_chronicles/26.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />But when he was strong, his heart was lifted up so that he did corruptly, and he trespassed against the LORD his God; for he went into the temple of the LORD to burn incense upon the altar of incense.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_chronicles/26.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And when he was strong, his heart was lifted up to his destruction; and he transgressed against the Lord his God, and went into the temple of the Lord to turn incense on the altar of incense.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_chronicles/26-16.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zGrb4955Tvs?start=6687" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/26.htm">Uzziah Reigns in Judah</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">15</span>And in Jerusalem he made skillfully designed devices to shoot arrows and catapult large stones from the towers and corners. So his fame spread far and wide, for he was helped tremendously so that he became powerful. <span class="reftext">16</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2393.htm" title="2393: ū·ḵə·ḥez·qā·ṯōw (Conj-w, Prep-k:: N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Strength, force. Feminine of chezeq; prevailing power.">But when Uzziah grew powerful,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1361.htm" title="1361: gā·ḇah (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To soar, be lofty, to be haughty. A primitive root; to soar, i.e. Be lofty; figuratively, to be haughty.">his arrogance</a> <a href="/hebrew/3820.htm" title="3820: lib·bōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- A form of lebab; the heart; also used very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything."></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."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7843.htm" title="7843: lə·haš·ḥîṯ (Prep-l:: V-Hifil-Inf) -- Perhaps to go to ruin. A primitive root; to decay, i.e. ruin.">led to his own destruction.</a> <a href="/hebrew/4603.htm" title="4603: way·yim·‘al (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to cover up; used only figuratively, to act covertly, i.e. Treacherously.">He was unfaithful</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (Prep-b:: N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">to the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hāw (N-mpc:: 3ms) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">his God,</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: way·yā·ḇō (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">for he entered</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/1964.htm" title="1964: hê·ḵal (N-msc) -- A palace, temple. Probably from yakol; a large public building, such as a palace or temple.">the temple</a> <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.">of the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/6999.htm" title="6999: lə·haq·ṭîr (Prep-l:: V-Hifil-Inf) -- To make sacrifices smoke. A primitive root; to smoke, i.e. Turn into fragrance by fire.">to burn incense</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.">on</a> <a href="/hebrew/4196.htm" title="4196: miz·baḥ (N-msc) -- An altar. From zabach; an altar.">the altar</a> <a href="/hebrew/7004.htm" title="7004: haq·qə·ṭō·reṯ (Art:: N-fs) -- Smoke, odor of (burning) sacrifice, incense. From qatar; a fumigation.">of incense.</a> </span><span class="reftext">17</span>Then Azariah the priest, along with eighty brave priests of the LORD, went in after him.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/16-18.htm">Proverbs 16:18</a></span><br />Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/15-23.htm">1 Samuel 15:23</a></span><br />For rebellion is like the sin of divination, and arrogance is like the wickedness of idolatry. Because you have rejected the word of the LORD, He has rejected you as king.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/5-20.htm">Daniel 5:20</a></span><br />But when his heart became arrogant and his spirit was hardened with pride, he was deposed from his royal throne, and his glory was taken from him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/2-11.htm">Isaiah 2:11-12</a></span><br />The proud look of man will be humbled, and the loftiness of men brought low; the LORD alone will be exalted in that day. / For the Day of the LORD of Hosts will come against all the proud and lofty, against all that is exalted—it will be humbled—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/4-6.htm">James 4:6</a></span><br />But He gives us more grace. This is why it says: “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/5-5.htm">1 Peter 5:5</a></span><br />Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/18-12.htm">Proverbs 18:12</a></span><br />Before his downfall a man’s heart is proud, but humility comes before honor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/15-5.htm">2 Kings 15:5</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/32-25.htm">2 Chronicles 32:25</a></span><br />But because his heart was proud, Hezekiah did not repay the favor shown to him. Therefore wrath came upon him and upon Judah and Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/14-13.htm">Isaiah 14:13-15</a></span><br />You said in your heart: “I will ascend to the heavens; I will raise my throne above the stars of God. I will sit on the mount of assembly, in the far reaches of the north. / I will ascend above the tops of the clouds; I will make myself like the Most High.” / But you will be brought down to Sheol, to the lowest depths of the Pit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/14-11.htm">Luke 14:11</a></span><br />For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/23-12.htm">Matthew 23:12</a></span><br />For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/3-6.htm">1 Timothy 3:6</a></span><br />He must not be a recent convert, or he may become conceited and fall under the same condemnation as the devil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/28-2.htm">Ezekiel 28:2</a></span><br />“Son of man, tell the ruler of Tyre that this is what the Lord GOD says: Your heart is proud, and you have said, ‘I am a god; I sit in the seat of gods in the heart of the sea.’ Yet you are a man and not a god, though you have regarded your heart as that of a god.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-3.htm">Romans 12:3</a></span><br />For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but think of yourself with sober judgment, according to the measure of faith God has given you.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">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 on the altar of incense.</p><p class="hdg">when he was</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/25-19.htm">2 Chronicles 25:19</a></b></br> Thou sayest, Lo, thou hast smitten the Edomites; and thine heart lifteth thee up to boast: abide now at home; why shouldest thou meddle to <i>thine</i> hurt, that thou shouldest fall, <i>even</i> thou, and Judah with thee?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/32-25.htm">2 Chronicles 32:25</a></b></br> But Hezekiah rendered not again according to the benefit <i>done</i> unto him; for his heart was lifted up: therefore there was wrath upon him, and upon Judah and Jerusalem.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/8-14.htm">Deuteronomy 8:14,17</a></b></br> Then thine heart be lifted up, and thou forget the LORD thy God, which brought thee forth out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage; … </p><p class="hdg">went into</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_kings/16-12.htm">2 Kings 16:12,13</a></b></br> And when the king was come from Damascus, the king saw the altar: and the king approached to the altar, and offered thereon… </p><p class="hdg">to burn</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/16-1.htm">Numbers 16:1,7,18,35</a></b></br> Now Korah, the son of Izhar, the son of Kohath, the son of Levi, and Dathan and Abiram, the sons of Eliab, and On, the son of Peleth, sons of Reuben, took <i>men</i>: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/12-33.htm">1 Kings 12:33</a></b></br> So he offered upon the altar which he had made in Bethel the fifteenth day of the eighth month, <i>even</i> in the month which he had devised of his own heart; and ordained a feast unto the children of Israel: and he offered upon the altar, and burnt incense.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/13-1.htm">1 Kings 13:1-4</a></b></br> And, behold, there came a man of God out of Judah by the word of the LORD unto Bethel: and Jeroboam stood by the altar to burn incense… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_chronicles/20-35.htm">Acted</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/23-10.htm">Altar</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-11.htm">Burn</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-19.htm">Burning</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/8-2.htm">Causing</a> <a href="/judges/2-19.htm">Corruptly</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/25-14.htm">Destruction</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-28.htm">Entered</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/22-4.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-11.htm">False.</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-8.htm">Grew</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/25-19.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-11.htm">High</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/25-14.htm">Incense</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/25-19.htm">Lifted</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-13.htm">Powerful</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/25-19.htm">Pride</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/25-19.htm">Proud</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/25-20.htm">Purpose</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-15.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/25-24.htm">Temple</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/12-2.htm">Transgressed</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/12-2.htm">Trespassed</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/12-2.htm">Unfaithful</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-14.htm">Uzziah</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_chronicles/27-2.htm">Acted</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-19.htm">Altar</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-18.htm">Burn</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-19.htm">Burning</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-11.htm">Causing</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/27-2.htm">Corruptly</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-14.htm">Destruction</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-17.htm">Entered</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/27-2.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/job/6-15.htm">False.</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/27-6.htm">Grew</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-10.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/27-3.htm">High</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-18.htm">Incense</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-25.htm">Lifted</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/27-6.htm">Powerful</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-25.htm">Pride</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-25.htm">Proud</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/28-10.htm">Purpose</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-17.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/27-2.htm">Temple</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/28-19.htm">Transgressed</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-18.htm">Trespassed</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/28-19.htm">Unfaithful</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-18.htm">Uzziah</a><div class="vheading2">2 Chronicles 26</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/26-1.htm">Uzziah succeeding, and reigning well in the days of Zechariah, prospers</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/26-16.htm">Waxing proud, he invades the priest's office, and is smitten with leprosy</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/26-22.htm">He dies, and Jotham succeeds him</a></span><br></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'; 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His reign was marked by military success, economic prosperity, and significant building projects, which contributed to his power. This period of strength and expansion is reminiscent of the blessings promised to Israel for obedience (<a href="/deuteronomy/28.htm">Deuteronomy 28:1-14</a>). However, power often brings the temptation of pride, a recurring theme in the Bible (<a href="/proverbs/16-18.htm">Proverbs 16:18</a>).<p><b>his arrogance led to his own destruction</b><br>Uzziah's pride is a cautionary tale about the dangers of self-exaltation. His downfall is a fulfillment of the biblical principle that pride precedes destruction (<a href="/proverbs/16-18.htm">Proverbs 16:18</a>). This mirrors the fate of other biblical figures who fell due to pride, such as King Saul and Nebuchadnezzar. Uzziah's story serves as a warning against the sin of pride, which is considered an abomination to God (<a href="/proverbs/6-16.htm">Proverbs 6:16-17</a>).<p><b>He was unfaithful to the LORD his God</b><br>Uzziah's unfaithfulness is a breach of the covenant relationship with God, which required exclusive worship and obedience. This act of unfaithfulness is akin to spiritual adultery, a theme frequently addressed by the prophets (<a href="/jeremiah/3-20.htm">Jeremiah 3:20</a>). Uzziah's actions reflect a heart that has turned away from God, similar to the Israelites' repeated cycles of faithfulness and apostasy in the book of Judges.<p><b>for he entered the temple of the LORD</b><br>The temple was the sacred dwelling place of God, and only the priests, descendants of Aaron, were permitted to perform duties within it (<a href="/numbers/18-7.htm">Numbers 18:7</a>). Uzziah's entry into the temple signifies a blatant disregard for God's established order and a usurpation of priestly duties. This act can be compared to King Saul's unlawful sacrifice (<a href="/1_samuel/13-8.htm">1 Samuel 13:8-14</a>), highlighting the importance of obedience over presumption.<p><b>to burn incense on the altar of incense</b><br>Burning incense was a priestly duty, symbolizing the prayers of the people ascending to God (<a href="/psalms/141-2.htm">Psalm 141:2</a>; <a href="/revelation/8-3.htm">Revelation 8:3-4</a>). Uzziah's attempt to perform this act was a direct violation of the Levitical law (<a href="/exodus/30-7.htm">Exodus 30:7-8</a>). This incident foreshadows the ultimate High Priest, Jesus Christ, who alone mediates between God and humanity (<a href="/hebrews/4-14.htm">Hebrews 4:14-16</a>). Uzziah's presumption contrasts with Christ's obedience and rightful priesthood.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/u/uzziah.htm">Uzziah</a></b><br>King of Judah who reigned for 52 years. He was initially a righteous king who sought God and was blessed with success and strength.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_temple_of_the_lord.htm">The Temple of the LORD</a></b><br>The sacred place in Jerusalem where God’s presence dwelt, and where only the priests were permitted to perform certain rituals, including burning incense.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_altar_of_incense.htm">The Altar of Incense</a></b><br>Located in the Holy Place of the temple, it was designated for the priests to burn incense as a symbol of prayers ascending to God.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/p/pride_and_arrogance.htm">Pride and Arrogance</a></b><br>Uzziah's heart became proud due to his strength and success, leading him to overstep his God-given boundaries.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/u/unfaithfulness_to_god.htm">Unfaithfulness to God</a></b><br>Uzziah's actions in the temple were a direct violation of God's commandments, demonstrating a lack of reverence and obedience.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_pride.htm">The Danger of Pride</a></b><br>Pride can lead to a false sense of security and entitlement, causing us to overstep our boundaries and disobey God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_obedience.htm">The Importance of Obedience</a></b><br>God values obedience over personal ambition or achievements. We must adhere to His commands and respect the roles He has established.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/consequences_of_unfaithfulness.htm">Consequences of Unfaithfulness</a></b><br>Disobedience to God can lead to severe consequences, not only affecting us personally but also those around us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_accountability.htm">The Role of Accountability</a></b><br>Surrounding ourselves with godly counsel and being open to correction can prevent us from making prideful decisions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/reverence_for_god's_holiness.htm">Reverence for God's Holiness</a></b><br>We must approach God with humility and respect, recognizing His holiness and the sacredness of His commands.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_chronicles_26.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 26</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_uzziah's_leprosy_in_2_chron._26_16-20_explainable.htm">In 2 Chronicles 26:16–20, is there any medical or historical basis to explain Uzziah’s sudden outbreak of leprosy as divine punishment? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_the_bible_define_hubris.htm">How does the Bible define hubris?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/state-church_relationship.htm">What is the relationship between state and church?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_chronicles/26.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div><span class= "bld">UZZIAH'S PRESUMPTION PUNISHED BY LEPROSY HIS DEATH</span><p>(<a href="/context/2_chronicles/26-16.htm" title="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 on the altar of incense.">2Chronicles 26:16-23</a>).<p>This section also is mainly peculiar to the chronicler. <a href="/context/2_kings/15-5.htm" title="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.">2Kings 15:5-7</a> correspond to <a href="/context/2_chronicles/26-21.htm" title="And Uzziah the king was a leper to the day of his death, and dwelled 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.">2Chronicles 26:21-23</a> only.<p>(16) <span class= "bld">But when he was strong.</span>--See <a href="/2_chronicles/26-15.htm" title="And he made in Jerusalem engines, invented by cunning men, to be on the towers and on the bulwarks, to shoot arrows and great stones with. And his name spread far abroad; for he was marvelously helped, till he was strong.">2Chronicles 26:15</a>, "till he was strong," and the same phrase, <a href="/2_chronicles/12-1.htm" title="And it came to pass, when Rehoboam had established the kingdom, and had strengthened himself, he forsook the law of the LORD, and all Israel with him.">2Chronicles 12:1</a>. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_chronicles/26.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 16.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">To</span> (his) <span class="cmt_word">destruction</span>; Hebrew, <span class="hebrew">עַד־לְחַשְׁחִית</span>, hiph. conjugation infin, of <span class="hebrew">שָׁחַת</span>. This conjugation frequently occurs in the sense of "destroying," but also as well without an accusative as with, in the sense of "doing corruptly" (<a href="/genesis/6-12.htm">Genesis 6:12</a> with accusative; but without <a href="/deuteronomy/4-16.htm">Deuteronomy 4:16</a>; <a href="/deuteronomy/31-29.htm">Deuteronomy 31:29</a>; <a href="/judges/2-19.htm">Judges 2:19</a>; <a href="/isaiah/1-19.htm">Isaiah 1:19</a>; and next chapter, ver. 2). <span class="cmt_word">He transgressed</span>. The "transgression" of a heart that had waxed wanton through prosperity took that peculiarly aggravated form of sinning against holy things and a holy ceremonial. Although, in the daily service of the second temple, the duty of offering incense attached to one chosen by lot each morning and evening of the inferior priests, yet originally the <span class="accented">high</span> priest was solemnly appointed for this office. The following are among the most important references to the matter of the incense and its offering (<a href="/exodus/25-6.htm">Exodus 25:6</a>; <a href="/exodus/30-1.htm">Exodus 30:1, 7, 8, 34, 37, 38</a>; <a href="/leviticus/16-13.htm">Leviticus 16:13</a>; <a href="/luke/1-21.htm">Luke 1:21</a>; <a href="/numbers/6-24.htm">Numbers 6:24-26</a>; <a href="/numbers/16-1.htm">Numbers 16:1-35</a>; <a href="/numbers/18-1.htm">Numbers 18:1-7</a>; <a href="/1_kings/4-20.htm">1 Kings 4:20</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_chronicles/26-16.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">But when [Uzziah] grew powerful,</span><br /><span class="heb">וּכְחֶזְקָת֗וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḵə·ḥez·qā·ṯōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-k | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2393.htm">Strong's 2393: </a> </span><span class="str2">Prevailing power</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his arrogance</span><br /><span class="heb">גָּבַ֤הּ</span> <span class="translit">(gā·ḇah)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1361.htm">Strong's 1361: </a> </span><span class="str2">To soar, be lofty, to be haughty</span><br /><br /><span class="word">led to his own destruction.</span><br /><span class="heb">לְהַשְׁחִ֔ית</span> <span class="translit">(lə·haš·ḥîṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7843.htm">Strong's 7843: </a> </span><span class="str2">Perhaps to go to ruin</span><br /><br /><span class="word">He was unfaithful</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּמְעַ֖ל</span> <span class="translit">(way·yim·‘al)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4603.htm">Strong's 4603: </a> </span><span class="str2">To cover up, to act covertly, treacherously</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּיהוָ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his God,</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱלֹהָ֑יו</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·lō·hāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> </span><span class="str2">gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for he entered</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיָּבֹא֙</span> <span class="translit">(way·yā·ḇō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come in, come, go in, go</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the temple</span><br /><span class="heb">הֵיכַ֣ל</span> <span class="translit">(hê·ḵal)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1964.htm">Strong's 1964: </a> </span><span class="str2">A large public building, palace, temple</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֔ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to burn incense</span><br /><span class="heb">לְהַקְטִ֖יר</span> <span class="translit">(lə·haq·ṭîr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6999.htm">Strong's 6999: </a> </span><span class="str2">To smoke, turn into fragrance by fire</span><br /><br /><span class="word">on</span><br /><span class="heb">עַל־</span> <span class="translit">(‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the altar</span><br /><span class="heb">מִזְבַּ֥ח</span> <span class="translit">(miz·baḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4196.htm">Strong's 4196: </a> </span><span class="str2">An altar</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of incense.</span><br /><span class="heb">הַקְּטֹֽרֶת׃</span> <span class="translit">(haq·qə·ṭō·reṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7004.htm">Strong's 7004: </a> </span><span class="str2">Smoke, odor of (burning) sacrifice, incense</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/26-16.htm">2 Chronicles 26:16 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/26-16.htm">2 Chronicles 26:16 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_chronicles/26-16.htm">2 Chronicles 26:16 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/26-16.htm">2 Chronicles 26:16 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/26-16.htm">2 Chronicles 26:16 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_chronicles/26-16.htm">2 Chronicles 26:16 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_chronicles/26-16.htm">2 Chronicles 26:16 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_chronicles/26-16.htm">2 Chronicles 26:16 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_chronicles/26-16.htm">2 Chronicles 26:16 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_chronicles/26-16.htm">2 Chronicles 26:16 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_chronicles/26-16.htm">OT History: 2 Chronicles 26:16 But when he was strong his heart (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_chronicles/26-15.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Chronicles 26:15"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 26:15" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_chronicles/26-17.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Chronicles 26:17"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 26:17" /></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>