Translations
Modern
And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, just as his father Amaziah had done.
Traditional
And he did that which was right in the sight of the Lord, according to all that his father Amaziah had done;
Literal
And he did right in the eyes of YHWH, according to all that Amaziah his father had done.
Latin
Fecitque quod erat placitum coram Domino, juxta omnia quæ fecit Amasias pater ejus.
Original
Hebrew
English
And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, just as his father Amaziah had done.
Notes
The name Uzziah means Yahweh is my strength.
fifty-two years: Uzziah reigned from 792 to 740 BC. During this time, Assyria was weakening, and Israel and Judah had friendly relations. Uzziah's strong faith brought God's blessing, leading to Judah's greatest prosperity since Solomon's time (2 Chronicles 26:9–10).
Theme notes and profiles
Events
Parallels
People
Amaziah: King of Judah, son of Joash
Glossary
Azariah High Place Kings, Books of First and Second Menahem Nineveh, Ninevite Samaria Uzziah
Topics
Influence: Good Kings: Good: Amaziah Kings: Who Reigned Over Judah: Azariah or Uzziah Prophecies Concerning Israel: Azariah Succeeds Him Uzziah: Called Azariah: Reigns Righteously