Uzziah Azariah, Prosperous Time
- Dates
- 790–770 BC
Uzziah, 10th ruler of the kingdom of Judah for 52 years (also called Azariah) is very prosperous early in his reign, building the army, promoting agriculture, and reorganizing its defense. He has a number of military victories, but he becomes proud.
In detail
In 2 Chronicles 26 we read of Uzziah's military adventures, his public works, and his strength in arms. This section is found only in Chronicles and is an important contribution to information regarding the nature of Uzziah's reign. It is thought that "Azriau of Iauda" in the Assyrian records was Azariah (Uzziah) of Judah. If so, these records (see 2 Kings 14:28 16:5) confirm the picture given in the Bible of Uzziah's military importance. Tiglath—pileser III has a number of references to "Azriau of Iauda" (see v. 13).
Bible passages
- 2 Chronicles 26:6-15
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 built cities about Ashdod, and among the Philistines. 7 And God helped him against the Philistines, and against the Arabians that dwelt in Gur–baal, and the Mehunims. 8 And the Ammonites gave gifts to Uzziah: and his name spread abroad even to the entering in of Egypt; for he strengthened himself exceedingly. …
Text of the King James Version.