1 And all the people of Judah took Uzziah, who was sixteen years old, and made him king in the room of his father Amaziah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then all the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- of Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
- took H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- Uzziah H5818 (עֻזִּיָּה) — Uzzijah, the name of five Israelites
- sixteen H6240 (עָשָׂר) — ten (only in combination), i.e. -teen; also (ordinal) -teenth
- sixteen H8337 (שֵׁשׁ) — six (as an overplus beyond five or the fingers of the hand); as ordinal sixth
- years H8141 (שָׁנֶה) — a year (as a revolution of time)
- old H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- and made him king H4427 (מָלַךְ) — to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence (by implication) to take counsel
- in the room of his father H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- Amaziah H558 (אֲמַצְיָה) — Amatsjah, the name of four Israelites
2 He built Eloth, and restored it to Judah, after that the king slept with his fathers.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- He built H1129 (בָּנָה) — to build (literally and figuratively)
- Eloth H359 (אֵילוֹת) — Eloth or Elath, a place on the Red Sea
- and restored H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
- it to Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
- after H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
- that the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- slept H7901 (שָׁכַב) — to lie down (for rest, sexual connection, decease or any other purpose)
- with his fathers H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
3 Sixteen years old was Uzziah when he began to reign; and he reigned fifty and two years in Jerusalem: and his mother’s name was Jechiliah, of Jerusalem.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Sixteen H6240 (עָשָׂר) — ten (only in combination), i.e. -teen; also (ordinal) -teenth
- Sixteen H8337 (שֵׁשׁ) — six (as an overplus beyond five or the fingers of the hand); as ordinal sixth
- years H8141 (שָׁנֶה) — a year (as a revolution of time)
- old H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- Uzziah H5818 (עֻזִּיָּה) — Uzzijah, the name of five Israelites
- when he began to reign H4427 (מָלַךְ) — to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence (by implication) to take counsel
- and he reigned H4427 (מָלַךְ) — to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence (by implication) to take counsel
- fifty H2572 (חֲמִשִּׁים) — fifty
- and two H8147 (שְׁנַיִם) — two; also (as ordinal) twofold
- in Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
- His mother’s H517 (אֵם) — a mother (as the bond of the family); in a wide sense (both literally and figuratively [like father])
- name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- Jecoliah H3203 (יְכׇלְיָה) — Jekoljah or Jekiljah, an Israelitess
- of Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
4 And he did that which was right in the eyes of Jehovah, according to all that his father Amaziah had done.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he did H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- right H3477 (יָשָׁר) — straight (literally or figuratively)
- in the sight H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- according to all that his father H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- Amaziah H558 (אֲמַצְיָה) — Amatsjah, the name of four Israelites
- did H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
5 And he set himself to seek God in the days of Zechariah, who had understanding in the vision of God: and as long as he sought Jehovah, God made him to prosper.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he sought H1875 (דָּרַשׁ) — properly, to tread or frequent; usually to follow (for pursuit or search); by implication, to seek or ask; specifically to worship
- God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- in the days H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- of Zechariah H2148 (זְכַרְיָה) — Zecarjah, the name of twenty-nine Israelites
- who had understanding H995 (בִּין) — to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand
- in the visions H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- of God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- and as long as H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- he sought H1875 (דָּרַשׁ) — properly, to tread or frequent; usually to follow (for pursuit or search); by implication, to seek or ask; specifically to worship
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- made him to prosper H6743 (צָלַח) — to push forward, in various senses (literal or figurative, transitive or intransitive)
6 And he went forth and warred against the Philistines, and brake down the wall of Gath, and the wall of Jabneh, and the wall of Ashdod; and he built cities in the country of Ashdod, and among the Philistines.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he went forth H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- and warred H3898 (לָחַם) — to feed on; figuratively, to consume; by implication, to battle (as destruction)
- against the Philistines H6430 (פְּלִשְׁתִּי) — a Pelishtite or inhabitant of Pelesheth
- and brake down H6555 (פָּרַץ) — to break out (in many applications, direct and indirect, literal and figurative)
- the wall H2346 (חוֹמָה) — a wall of protection
- of Gath H1661 (גַּת) — Gath, a Philistine city
- and the wall H2346 (חוֹמָה) — a wall of protection
- of Jabneh H2996 (יַבְנֶה) — Jabneh, a place in Palestine
- of Ashdod H795 (אַשְׁדּוֹד) — Ashdod, a place in Palestine
- and built H1129 (בָּנָה) — to build (literally and figuratively)
- cities H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
- about Ashdod H795 (אַשְׁדּוֹד) — Ashdod, a place in Palestine
- and among the Philistines H6430 (פְּלִשְׁתִּי) — a Pelishtite or inhabitant of Pelesheth
7 And God helped him against the Philistines, and against the Arabians that dwelt in Gur-baal, and the Meunim.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- helped H5826 (עָזַר) — to surround, i.e. protect or aid
- him against the Philistines H6430 (פְּלִשְׁתִּי) — a Pelishtite or inhabitant of Pelesheth
- and against the Arabians H6163 (עֲרָבִי) — an Arabian or inhabitant of Arab (i.e. Arabia)
- that dwelt H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- in Gur–baal H1485 (גּוּר־בַּעַל) — Gur-Baal, a place in Arabia
- and the Mehunims H4586 (מְעוּנִי) — a Meunite, or inhabitant of Maon (only in plural)
8 And the Ammonites gave tribute to Uzziah: and his name spread abroad even to the entrance of Egypt; for he waxed exceeding strong.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the Ammonites H5984 (עַמּוֹנִי) — an Ammonite or (the adjective) Ammonitish
- gave H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- gifts H4503 (מִנְחָה) — a donation; euphemistically, tribute; specifically a sacrificial offering (usually bloodless and voluntary)
- to Uzziah H5818 (עֻזִּיָּה) — Uzzijah, the name of five Israelites
- and his name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- spread abroad H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- to the entering H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- in of Egypt H4714 (מִצְרַיִם) — Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt
- for he strengthened H2388 (חָזַק) — to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restrain, conque…
- exceedingly H4605 (מַעַל) — properly,the upper part, used only adverbially with prefix upward, above, overhead, from the top, etc.
9 Moreover Uzziah built towers in Jerusalem at the corner gate, and at the valley gate, and at the turning of the wall, and fortified them.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Moreover Uzziah H5818 (עֻזִּיָּה) — Uzzijah, the name of five Israelites
- built H1129 (בָּנָה) — to build (literally and figuratively)
- towers H4026 (מִגְדָּל) — a tower (from its size or height); by analogy, a rostrum; figuratively, a (pyramidal) bed of flowers
- in Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
- at the corner H6438 (פִּנָּה) — an angle; by implication, a pinnacle; figuratively, a chieftain
- gate H8179 (שַׁעַר) — an opening, i.e. door or gate
- and at the valley H1516 (גַּיְא) — a gorge (from its lofty sides; hence, narrow, but not a gully or winter-torrent)
- and at the turning H4740 (מַקְצוֹעַ) — an angle or recess
- and fortified H2388 (חָזַק) — to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restrain, conque…
10 And he built towers in the wilderness, and hewed out many cisterns, for he had much cattle; in the lowland also, and in the plain: and he had husbandmen and vinedressers in the mountains and in the fruitful fields; for he loved husbandry.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Also he built H1129 (בָּנָה) — to build (literally and figuratively)
- towers H4026 (מִגְדָּל) — a tower (from its size or height); by analogy, a rostrum; figuratively, a (pyramidal) bed of flowers
- in the desert H4057 (מִדְבָּר) — a pasture (i.e. open field, whither cattle are driven); by implication, a desert; also speech (including its organs)
- and digged H2672 (חָצַב) — to cut or carve (wood, stone or other material); by implication, to hew, split, square, quarry, engrave
- many H7227 (רַב) — abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
- wells H953 (בּוֹר) — a pit hole (especially one used as a cistern or a prison)
- for he had much H7227 (רַב) — abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
- cattle H4735 (מִקְנֶה) — something bought, i.e. property, but only live stock; abstractly, acquisition
- both in the low country H8219 (שְׁפֵלָה) — Lowland, i.e. (with the article) the maritime slope of Palestine
- and in the plains H4334 (מִישׁוֹר) — a level, i.e. a plain (often used (with the article prefix) as a proper name of certain districts); figuratively, concord; also straightness, i.e. (figuratively…
- husbandmen H406 (אִכָּר) — a farmer
- and vine dressers H3755 (כֹּרֵם) — a vinedresser
- in the mountains H2022 (הַר) — a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
- and in Carmel H3760 (כַּרְמֶל) — Karmel, the name of a hill and of a town in Palestine
- for he loved H157 (אָהַב) — to have affection for (sexually or otherwise)
- husbandry H127 (אֲדָמָה) — soil (from its general redness)
11 Moreover Uzziah had an army of fighting men, that went out to war by bands, according to the number of their reckoning made by Jeiel the scribe and Maaseiah the officer, under the hand of Hananiah, one of the king’s captains.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Moreover Uzziah H5818 (עֻזִּיָּה) — Uzzijah, the name of five Israelites
- had an army H2428 (חַיִל) — probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength
- of fighting H4421 (מִלְחָמָה) — a battle (i.e. the engagement); generally, war (i.e. war-fare)
- men H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- that went out H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- to war H6635 (צָבָא) — a mass of persons (or figuratively, things), especially reg. organized for war (an army); by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively (specifically, h…
- by bands H1416 (גְּדוּד) — a crowd (especially of soldiers)
- according to the number H4557 (מִסְפָּר) — a number, definite (arithmetical) or indefinite (large, innumerable; small, a few); also (abstractly) narration
- of their account H6486 (פְּקֻדָּה) — visitation (in many senses, chiefly official)
- by the hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- of Jeiel H3273 (יְעִיאֵל) — Jeiel, the name of six Israelites
- the scribe H5608 (סָפַר) — properly, to score with a mark as a tally or record, i.e. (by implication) to inscribe, and also to enumerate; intensively, to recount, i.e. celebrate
- and Maaseiah H4641 (מַעֲשֵׂיָה) — Maasejah, the name of sixteen Israelites
- the ruler H7860 (שֹׁטֵר) — properly, a scribe, i.e. (by analogy or implication) an official superintendent or magistrate
- under the hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- of Hananiah H2608 (חֲנַנְיָה) — Chananjah, the name of thirteen Israelites
- of the king’s H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- captains H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
12 The whole number of the heads of fathers’ houses, even the mighty men of valor, was two thousand and six hundred.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The whole number H4557 (מִסְפָּר) — a number, definite (arithmetical) or indefinite (large, innumerable; small, a few); also (abstractly) narration
- of the chief H7218 (רֹאשׁ) — the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
- of the fathers H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- of the mighty men H1368 (גִּבּוֹר) — powerful; by implication, warrior, tyrant
- of valour H2428 (חַיִל) — probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength
- two thousand H505 (אֶלֶף) — hence (the ox's head being the first letter of the alphabet, and this eventually used as a numeral) a thousand
- and six H8337 (שֵׁשׁ) — six (as an overplus beyond five or the fingers of the hand); as ordinal sixth
- hundred H3967 (מֵאָה) — a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction
13 And under their hand was an army, three hundred thousand and seven thousand and five hundred, that made war with mighty power, to help the king against the enemy.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And under their hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- an army H6635 (צָבָא) — a mass of persons (or figuratively, things), especially reg. organized for war (an army); by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively (specifically, h…
- an army H2428 (חַיִל) — probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength
- three H7969 (שָׁלוֹשׁ) — three; occasionally (ordinal) third, or (multiple) thrice
- hundred H3967 (מֵאָה) — a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction
- thousand H505 (אֶלֶף) — hence (the ox's head being the first letter of the alphabet, and this eventually used as a numeral) a thousand
- and seven H7651 (שֶׁבַע) — seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number
- and five H2568 (חָמֵשׁ) — five
- that made H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- war H4421 (מִלְחָמָה) — a battle (i.e. the engagement); generally, war (i.e. war-fare)
- with mighty H2428 (חַיִל) — probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength
- power H3581 (כֹּחַ) — vigor, literally (force, in a good or a bad sense) or figuratively (capacity, means, produce); also (from its hardiness) a large lizard
- to help H5826 (עָזַר) — to surround, i.e. protect or aid
- the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- against the enemy H341 (אֹיֵב) — hating; an adversary
14 And Uzziah prepared for them, even for all the host, shields, and spears, and helmets, and coats of mail, and bows, and stones for slinging.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Uzziah H5818 (עֻזִּיָּה) — Uzzijah, the name of five Israelites
- prepared H3559 (כּוּן) — properly, to be erect (i.e. stand perpendicular); hence (causatively) to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal (establish, fix, prepare, a…
- for them throughout all the army H6635 (צָבָא) — a mass of persons (or figuratively, things), especially reg. organized for war (an army); by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively (specifically, h…
- shields H4043 (מָגֵן) — a shield (i.e. the small one or buckler); figuratively, a protector; also the scaly hide of the crocodile
- and spears H7420 (רֹמַח) — a lance (as thrown); especially the iron point
- and helmets H3553 (כּוֹבַע) — a helmet (as arched)
- and armour H8302 (שִׁרְיוֹן) — a corslet (as if twisted)
- and bows H7198 (קֶשֶׁת) — a bow, for shooting (hence, figuratively, strength) or the iris
- and slings H7050 (קֶלַע) — a sling; also a (door) screen (as if slung across), or the valve (of the door) itself
- stones H68 (אֶבֶן) — a stone
15 And he made in Jerusalem engines, invented by skilful men, to be on the towers and upon the battlements, wherewith to shoot arrows and great stones. And his name spread far abroad; for he was marvellously helped, till he was strong.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he made H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- in Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
- engines H2810 (חִשָּׁבוֹן) — a contrivance, i.e. actual (a warlike machine) or mental (a machination)
- invented H4284 (מַחֲשָׁבָה) — a contrivance, i.e. (concretely) a texture, machine, or (abstractly) intention, plan (whether bad, a plot; or good, advice)
- by cunning men H2803 (חָשַׁב) — properly, to plait or interpenetrate, i.e. (literally) to weave or (generally) to fabricate; figuratively, to plot or contrive (usually in a malicious sense); h…
- to be on the towers H4026 (מִגְדָּל) — a tower (from its size or height); by analogy, a rostrum; figuratively, a (pyramidal) bed of flowers
- and upon the bulwarks H6438 (פִּנָּה) — an angle; by implication, a pinnacle; figuratively, a chieftain
- to shoot H3384 (יָרָה) — properly, to flow as water (i.e. to rain); transitively, to lay or throw (especially an arrow, i.e. to shoot); figuratively, to point out (as if by aiming the f…
- arrows H2671 (חֵץ) — properly, a piercer, i.e. an arrow; by implication, a wound; figuratively, (of God) thunder-bolt; the shaft of a spear
- and great H1419 (גָּדוֹל) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
- stones H68 (אֶבֶן) — a stone
- withal. And his name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- spread H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- far abroad H7350 (רָחוֹק) — remote, literally or figuratively, of place or time; specifically, precious; often used adverbially (with preposition)
- for he was marvellously H6381 (פָּלָא) — properly, perhaps to separate, i.e. distinguish (literally or figuratively); by implication, to be (causatively, make) great, difficult, wonderful
- helped H5826 (עָזַר) — to surround, i.e. protect or aid
- till H3588 (כִּי) — (by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
- he was strong H2388 (חָזַק) — to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restrain, conque…
16 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.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But when he was strong H2393 (חֶזְקָה) — prevailing power
- his heart H3820 (לֵב) — the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything
- was lifted up H1361 (גָּבַהּ) — to soar, i.e. be lofty; figuratively, to be haughty
- destruction H7843 (שָׁחַת) — to decay, i.e. (causatively) ruin (literally or figuratively)
- for he transgressed H4603 (מָעַל) — properly, to cover up; used only figuratively, to act covertly, i.e. treacherously
- against Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- his God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- and went H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- into the temple H1964 (הֵיכָל) — a large public building, such as a palace or temple
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- to burn incense H6999 (קָטַר) — to smoke, i.e. turn into fragrance by fire (especially as an act of worship)
- upon the altar H4196 (מִזְבֵּחַ) — an altar
- of incense H7004 (קְטֹרֶת) — a fumigation
17 And Azariah the priest went in after him, and with him fourscore priests of Jehovah, that were valiant men:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Azariah H5838 (עֲזַרְיָה) — Azarjah, the name of nineteen Israelites
- the priest H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- went in H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- after H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
- him, and with him fourscore H8084 (שְׁמֹנִים) — eighty, also eightieth
- priests H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- valiant H2428 (חַיִל) — probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength
- men H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
18 and they withstood Uzziah the king, and said unto him, It pertaineth not unto thee, Uzziah, to burn incense unto Jehovah, but to the priests the sons of Aaron, that are consecrated to burn incense: go out of the sanctuary; for thou hast trespassed; neither shall it be for thine honor from Jehovah God.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And they withstood H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
- Uzziah H5818 (עֻזִּיָּה) — Uzzijah, the name of five Israelites
- the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- not unto thee, Uzziah H5818 (עֻזִּיָּה) — Uzzijah, the name of five Israelites
- to burn incense H6999 (קָטַר) — to smoke, i.e. turn into fragrance by fire (especially as an act of worship)
- unto Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- but to the priests H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- the sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Aaron H175 (אַהֲרוֹן) — Aharon, the brother of Moses
- that are consecrated H6942 (קָדַשׁ) — to be (causatively, make, pronounce or observe as) clean (ceremonially or morally)
- go out H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- of the sanctuary H4720 (מִקְדָּשׁ) — a consecrated thing or place, especially, a palace, sanctuary (whether of Jehovah or of idols) or asylum
- for thou hast trespassed H4603 (מָעַל) — properly, to cover up; used only figuratively, to act covertly, i.e. treacherously
- for thine honour H3519 (כָּבוֹד) — properly, weight, but only figuratively in a good sense, splendor or copiousness
- from Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
19 Then Uzziah was wroth; and he had a censer in his hand to burn incense; and while he was wroth with the priests, the leprosy brake forth in his forehead before the priests in the house of Jehovah, beside the altar of incense.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then Uzziah H5818 (עֻזִּיָּה) — Uzzijah, the name of five Israelites
- was wroth H2196 (זָעַף) — properly, to boil up, i.e. (figuratively) to be peevish or angry
- a censer H4730 (מִקְטֶרֶת) — something to fume (incense) in, i.e. a coal-pan
- in his hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- to burn incense H6999 (קָטַר) — to smoke, i.e. turn into fragrance by fire (especially as an act of worship)
- and while he was wroth H2196 (זָעַף) — properly, to boil up, i.e. (figuratively) to be peevish or angry
- with the priests H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- the leprosy H6883 (צָרַעַת) — leprosy
- even rose up H2224 (זָרַח) — properly, to irradiate (or shoot forth beams), i.e. to rise (as the sun); specifically, to appear (as a symptom of leprosy)
- in his forehead H4696 (מֵצַח) — the forehead (as open and prominent)
- before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- the priests H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- in the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- from beside the incense H7004 (קְטֹרֶת) — a fumigation
- altar H4196 (מִזְבֵּחַ) — an altar
20 And Azariah the chief priest, and all the priests, looked upon him, and, behold, he was leprous in his forehead, and they thrust him out quickly from thence; yea, himself hasted also to go out, because Jehovah had smitten him.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Azariah H5838 (עֲזַרְיָה) — Azarjah, the name of nineteen Israelites
- the chief H7218 (רֹאשׁ) — the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
- priest H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- and all the priests H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- looked H6437 (פָּנָה) — to turn; by implication, to face, i.e. appear, look, etc.
- leprous H6879 (צָרַע) — to scourge, i.e. (intransitive and figurative) to be stricken with leprosy
- in his forehead H4696 (מֵצַח) — the forehead (as open and prominent)
- and they thrust him out H926 (בָּהַל) — to tremble inwardly (or palpitate), i.e. (figuratively) be (causative, make) (suddenly) alarmed or agitated; by implication to hasten anxiously
- from thence; yea, himself hasted H1765 (דָּחַף) — to urge, i.e. hasten
- also to go out H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- because Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- had smitten H5060 (נָגַע) — properly, to touch, i.e. lay the hand upon (for any purpose; euphemistically, to lie with a woman); by implication, to reach (figuratively, to arrive, acquire);…
21 And Uzziah the king was a leper unto the day of his death, and dwelt in a separate house, being a leper; for he was cut off from the house of Jehovah: and Jotham his son was over the king’s house, judging the people of the land.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Uzziah H5818 (עֻזִּיָּה) — Uzzijah, the name of five Israelites
- the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- was a leper H6879 (צָרַע) — to scourge, i.e. (intransitive and figurative) to be stricken with leprosy
- unto the day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- of his death H4194 (מָוֶת) — death (natural or violent); concretely, the dead, their place or state (hades); figuratively, pestilence, ruin
- and dwelt in H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- a several H2669 (חׇפְשׁוּת) — prostration by sickness
- house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- a leper H6879 (צָרַע) — to scourge, i.e. (intransitive and figurative) to be stricken with leprosy
- for he was cut off H1504 (גָּזַר) — to cut down or off; (figuratively) to destroy, divide, exclude, or decide
- from the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- and Jotham H3147 (יוֹתָם) — Jotham, the name of three Israelites
- his son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- over the king’s H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- judging H8199 (שָׁפַט) — to judge, i.e. pronounce sentence (for or against); by implication, to vindicate or punish; by extenssion, to govern; passively, to litigate (literally or figur…
- the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- of the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
22 Now the rest of the acts of Uzziah, first and last, did Isaiah the prophet, the son of Amoz, write.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Now the rest H3499 (יֶתֶר) — properly, an overhanging, i.e. (by implication) an excess, superiority, remainder; also a small rope (as hanging free)
- of the acts H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- of Uzziah H5818 (עֻזִּיָּה) — Uzzijah, the name of five Israelites
- first H7223 (רִאשׁוֹן) — first, in place, time or rank (as adjective or noun)
- and last H314 (אַחֲרוֹן) — hinder; generally, late or last; specifically (as facing the east) western
- did Isaiah H3470 (יְשַׁעְיָה) — Jeshajah, the name of seven Israelites
- the prophet H5030 (נָבִיא) — a prophet or (generally) inspired man
- the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Amoz H531 (אָמוֹץ) — Amots, an Israelite
- write H3789 (כָּתַב) — to grave, by implication, to write (describe, inscribe, prescribe, subscribe)
23 So Uzziah slept with his fathers; and they buried him with his fathers in the field of burial which belonged to the kings; for they said, He is a leper: and Jotham his son reigned in his stead.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- So Uzziah H5818 (עֻזִּיָּה) — Uzzijah, the name of five Israelites
- slept H7901 (שָׁכַב) — to lie down (for rest, sexual connection, decease or any other purpose)
- with his fathers H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- and they buried H6912 (קָבַר) — to inter
- him with his fathers H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- in the field H7704 (שָׂדֶה) — a field (as flat)
- of the burial H6900 (קְבוּרָה) — sepulture; (concretely) a sepulchre
- to the kings H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- for they said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- a leper H6879 (צָרַע) — to scourge, i.e. (intransitive and figurative) to be stricken with leprosy
- and Jotham H3147 (יוֹתָם) — Jotham, the name of three Israelites
- his son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- reigned H4427 (מָלַךְ) — to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence (by implication) to take counsel