was wroth. One of eleven rulers offended with God's faithful servants. See note on Exodus 10:28 . the leprosy. One of nine so affected. See note on Exodus 4:6 . The death penalty of Numbers 18:7 was thus limited. in his forehead. In contrast with the high priest's frontlet, "Holiness to Jehovah". read more
the chief priest. See note on Leviticus 4:3 . behold. Figure of speech Asterismos. himself hasted. As Haman (Esther 6:12 ). read more
2 Chronicles 26:18. For thou hast trespassed, &c.— For it is not lawful for thee to assume that honour, contrary to the will of God. Houbigant. What it was that tempted the king to this extravagant folly, is difficult to imagine; but the most likely conjecture is, that he had a vain ambition to imitate heathen princes, who in several countries joined the regal and sacerdotal offices together. But, however it may be in all other countries, the priesthood in Judea was confined to the house of... read more
J. Uzziah ch. 26The Chronicler gave us much more information about Uzziah than we have in Kings (2 Kings 15:1-7). Uzziah ("Yahweh is strong") was evidently the king’s throne name, and Azariah ("Yahweh helps") his personal name.Uzziah, as his father, began well but ended poorly. The writer documented his fidelity to Yahweh and God’s consequent blessing of him and his kingdom at length (2 Chronicles 26:1-15). Perhaps 2 Chronicles 26:5 summarizes this best. To seek the Lord meant to seek to please... read more
Reign of UzziahThis chapter adds largely to the parallel account of Uzziah’s reign in 2 Kings 15:1-7, and furnishes information respecting his wars, his military defences, and the cause of his leprosy.1. Uzziah] This is the usual form in Chronicles except in 1 Chronicles 3:12 in Kings it is generally ’Azariah.’6. Jabneh] between Joppa and Ashdod: afterwards called Jamnia.7. The Mehunims] see on 2 Chronicles 20:1.9. The valley gate] probably a gate leading into the valley of Hinnom, at the S.... read more
UZZIAH’S PRESUMPTION PUNISHED BY LEPROSY HIS DEATH (2 Chronicles 26:16-23).This section also is mainly peculiar to the chronicler. 2 Kings 15:5-7 correspond to 2 Chronicles 26:21-23 only. read more
(17) Azariah the priest—i.e., the high priest, whose duty it would be to resist such an encroachment on sacerdotal functions. His name does not occur in the list (1 Chronicles 4:27-41).Valiant men.—Sons of valour (1 Chronicles 5:18), so called because they had the moral courage to oppose the king. read more
(18) They withstood.—‘Amad ‘al, a late usage. (Comp. 1 Chronicles 21:1.)It appertaineth not unto thee, Uzziah, to burn incense.—Comp. the construction (1 Chronicles 15:2).Trespassed.—Done faithlessly (ma’al), 2 Chronicles 26:16.Neither shall it be . . . Lord God.—Literally, and not to thee (is it) for honour from Jehovah; i.e., thine act will not issue in honour, as thou thinkest, but in shame. Or, perhaps, And burning incense belongs not to thee as a prerogative from Jehovah (‘ên, not lô,’... read more
(19) Then.—And.Was wroth.—Zaʻaf i.e., foamed with anger.And had.—And in his hand was a censer (Ezekiel 8:11).Even.—Omit.Rose up.—Zarah. The word is not used in this sense elsewhere.From beside—i.e., near, hard by.Uzziah’s punishment was the same as that which fell upon Miriam (Numbers 12:10) and Gehazi (2 Kings 5:27). Thenius, while asserting the historical character of Uzziah’s invasion of the sanctuary, declares that the chronicler has followed traditional exegesis in making the king’s... read more
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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Chronicles 26:18
consecrated = sanctified, or set apart. See note on Exodus 28:41 . trespassed. Same word as "transgressed" (2 Chronicles 26:16 ). read more