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    2 Chronicles 26 (KJV)

    Read 2 Chronicles chapter 26 in the King James Version of the Holy Bible.

    2 Chronicles 26

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    2 Chronicles 26 Summary

    Uzziah becomes king at sixteen and reigns fifty-two years. He seeks God under the guidance of Zechariah, builds fortifications, develops agriculture, and creates a powerful military with innovative war machines. Judah prospers remarkably.

    However, when Uzziah grows strong, pride corrupts him. He enters the Temple to burn incense—a priestly function—and when confronted by eighty courageous priests, he becomes furious. God strikes him with leprosy on the spot, and he lives as a leper until death.

    Key Themes

    Pride after successOverstepping boundariesLeprosy as judgmentProsperity's dangerCourageous priests

    Key Verses in 2 Chronicles 26

    "As long as he sought the LORD, God made him to prosper."

    — 2 Chronicles 26:5

    Uzziah's prosperity was directly linked to seeking God—a pattern throughout Chronicles.

    "When he was strong, his heart was lifted up to his destruction."

    — 2 Chronicles 26:16

    One of Scripture's most concise warnings about the danger of pride fueled by success.

    Life Application

    Success is one of the greatest tests of character. Stay humble when God prospers you, and respect the boundaries He has established.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Why was Uzziah struck with leprosy?

    He presumptuously entered the Temple to burn incense, a duty reserved for consecrated priests. When eighty priests confronted him and he became angry, God struck him with leprosy immediately.

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