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Uzziah (ŭzī`ə), in the Bible, king of Judah, son and successor of Amaziah. He rebuilt Elath, port on the Gulf of Aqaba. He was stricken with leprosy after usurping the duties of high priest. He was succeeded by Jotham. He is referred to as Ozias in the Gospel of St. Matthew. Uzziah king of Judah assumed priests’ function of burning incense; punished with leprosy. [O.T.: II Chronicles 26:16–19] See : Arrogance How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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There is also a stone epitaph that refers to King Uzziah, one of the kings of David's line (2 Kings 15). Again, the commission is specific; Isaiah's ministry is to take place in the year King Uzziah died (v. |
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