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1 2 7/7/19 2. The industrious spirit, “He built Elath and restored it to Judah, after the king rested The Reign of Uzziah with his fathers.” vs. 2 2Chron. 26:1-23 3. The age and length of reign of Uzziah, “Uzziah was sixteen years old when he There are some leader that stand out in history for became king, and he reigned fifty-two years their excellence, then there are others though they in Jerusalem.” vs. 3 a-b were excellent made a foolish decision or other and a. He is the second longest reigning king of that is all they are remembered for, this is Uzziah. Judah 52 years. * Like Ex-President Richard Nixon, he is remembered b. Manaaseh is first 55 years. 2Chron. 33:1- for Watergate. 20 4. The mother of Uzziah, “His mother’s name So the reign of Uzziah as it is revealed from three was Jecholiah of Jerusalem.” vs. 3c perspectives according to God. 2Chron. 26:1-23 * Jecholiah “Y@kolyah”, means “Yahweh I. The reign of Uzziah over Judah. vs. 1-5 is able”, what a wonderful name. II. The rule of Uzziah for Judah. vs. 6-15 III. The wrongdoing of Uzziah. vs. 16-23 B. The godly character of Uzziah. vs. 4-5 1. The godly conduct of Uzziah, “And he did I. The reign of Uzziah over Judah. vs. 1-5 what was right in the sight of the LORD, * The parallel passages. 2Kings 14:21-22; 15:1-7 according to all that his father Amaziah had done.” vs. 4 A. The ascension of Uzziah. vs. 1-3 a. The reference to Amaziah his fathr is 1. The age and enthronment of Uzziah, “Now only up to the time prior to his apostacy. all the people of Judah took Uzziah, who b. He ruled in a time of peace and was sixteen years old, and made him king prosperity. instead of his father Amaziah.” vs. 1 c. The revivals God had brought were real, a. His name is Azariah in kings. but the hearts of the people were very b. He reigned 792/91-740/39 B.C. while his superficial. father was in exile. 2Chron. 25:27 2. The godly passion of Uzziah, “He sought * It is believed that Uzziah co-reign with God in the days of Zechariah, who had his father Amaziah from 792-767 understanding in the visions of God; and as B.C. , for 25 years.. 3 4 long as he sought the LORD, God made him * “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new prosper.” vs. 5 creation; old things have passed away; a. Uzziah depended on God through the behold, all things have become new.” 2Cor. prophet Zechariah who God spoke 5:17 through vision, being awake. vs. 5a-b 2. It is a great opportunity to be a witness to their 1) A man seeking God. family and old friends. 2) A prophet speaking for God. a. The change of attitude towars immoral and b. The condition of the success of Uzziah sinful things. was only as long as he sought the LORD, b. The consistant change with their old life-style Yahweh. vs. 5c sinful practices. 1) Isaiah the prophet was crushed at the c. The new life and joy as a Christian. death of Uzziah and God had to get * “For we have spent enough of our past the prophets eyes back on Him. Is. lifetime in doing the will of the Gentiles-- 6:1-6 when we walked in lewdness, lusts, 2) Though Uzziah was dead and no drunkenness, revelries, drinking parties, and longer on the throne of David, God abominable idolatries. In regard to these, was still on the throne in heaven. they think it strange that you do not run with them in the same flood of dissipation, Illustration speaking evil of you.” 1Pet. 4:3-4 The nation of Israel, Solomon and Asa, all began well 3. It is amazing the things that Jesus can continue to and as long as they sought the LORD they prospered! do in us and through us as long as we keep seeking and abiding in Him. Application a. “If you abide in Me, and My words abide in 1. It is so exciting to see new believers come to Christ. you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall a. They hear the gospel, believe it and repent of be done for you.” Jn. 15:7 their sins. b. “Now this is the confidence that we have in b. They are excited about reading and studying the Him, that if we ask anything according to His word of God. will, He hears us.” 1Jn. 5:14 c. They grow, develop and begin to mature in Christ. The reign of Uzziah over Judah began well! 5 6 II. The rule of Uzziah for Judah. vs. 6-15 the Arabians who lived in Gur Baal, and against the Meunites.” vs. 7 A. The courageous defender of Judah. vs. 6-8 a. Uzziah did not defeat the Philistines 1. The victorious wars of Uzziah against their because he was a fierce warrior or had a perenial enemies the Philistines. vs. 6 huge army, but because God did it. a. Uzziah took the initiative to keep Judah b. The Philistines and Arabians were safe, “Now he went out and made war enemies in the south of Canaan. against the Philistines, and broke down c. The Arabians live in Gur Baal, meaning the wall of Gath, the wall of Jabneh, and the swelling of Baal, idolaters. the wall of Ashdod.” vs. 6a-d d. The Meunites “M@’ uwniy”, means 1) Gath “Gath” means “winepress” and “habitations”. 1Chron. 4:41 was one of the five royal cities of the 3. The taxes paid and fame of Uzziah, “Also Philistines and the native city of the Ammonites brought tribute to Uzziah. Goliath. His fame spread as far as the entrance of 2) Jabneh “Yabneh” means “building of Egypt, for he became exceedingly strong.” God” and was between Joppa and vs. 8 Ashdod. a. The Ammonites were the descendants of 3) Ashdod “Ashdowd”, means powerful” Lot an an inscestuous relations with his a second royal city of the Philistines younger daugher. Gen. 19:38 on the Mediterranean Sea, west from b. They were not part of the people of God, Jerusalem. nor had the promises of God, they b. Uzziah maintained the security of Judah, became subjugated and paid yearly “and he built cities around Ashdod and tribute to Uzziah among the Philistines.” vs. 6e c. The fame of Uzziah spread all the way 1) The cities were more of fortress cities down to Egypt, because “he became with troops. exceedingly strong.” 2) The cities were a preventative for uprising against Judah as well as any B. The numerous endeavors of Uzziah enriched advancement from the south, Egypt. Judah. vs. 9-10 2. The secret to the victories of Uzziah, “God 1. The industrious construction of Uzziah in helped him against the Philistines, against Jerusalem, “And Uzziah built towers in 7 8 Jerusalem at the Corner Gate, at the Valley Gate, and at the corner buttress of the wall; C. The numerous advancements were a detrament then he fortified them.” vs. 9 to his trust in God. vs. 11-15 a. The towers in Jerusalem were to have 1. The well trained and capable army of watchers, centinals to be vigilent and Uzziah. vs. 11 defensive positions in case the enemies a. They were well trained, “Moreover of Judah would attack. Uzziah had an army of fighting men who b. At the entrance to the city, the Corner went out to war by companies.” vs. 11a Gate, the narrow gourge at the Valley b. They were well organized, “according to Gate and the inner corner of the city wall the number on their roll as prepared by “the corner buttress. Jeiel the scribe and Maaseiah the officer, c. These were fortified “cgazaq” made under the hand of Hananiah, one of the strong to resist any attack or asault. king’s captains.” vs. 11b-c 2. The industrious works in agriculture and 2. The moderate number of in his army. vs. 12- livestock, “Also he built towers in the 13 desert. He dug many wells, for he had much a. The commanders, “The total number of livestock, both in the lowlands and in the chief officers of the mighty men of valor plains; he also had farmers and vinedressers was two thousand six hundred.” vs. 12 in the mountains and in Carmel, for he loved 1) The leading officers. the soil.” vs. 10 2) Men of valor “chayil”, strength and a. Uzziah built towers in the desert to guard efficiency regarding their capabilities. against thieves and enemies. vs. 10a b. The soldiers, “And under their authority b. Uzziah dug many wells, cisterns, to was an army of three hundred and seven sustain the livestock in the lowlands and thousand five hundred, that made war plains tp provide for the nation. vs. 10b-c with mighty power, to help the king c. Uzziah had his famers and vindressers against the enemy.” vs. 13 cultivate the land in the rich fertile land 1) Asa had 580,000 men army. 2Chron. of the mountains of Carmel for the 14:8 people and commerce. 2) Once again making it very clear that * Naboth was killed by Jezebel for his his military success was not due to his vineyard at Carmel. large army, but rather to God! 9 10 3.