Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Uzziah, who had a censer in his hand ready to burn incense, became angry. While he was raging at the priests in their presence before the incense altar in the LORD’s temple, leprosy broke out on his forehead. New Living Translation Uzziah, who was holding an incense burner, became furious. But as he was standing there raging at the priests before the incense altar in the LORD’s Temple, leprosy suddenly broke out on his forehead. English Standard Version Then Uzziah was angry. Now he had a censer in his hand to burn incense, and when he became angry with the priests, leprosy broke out on his forehead in the presence of the priests in the house of the LORD, by the altar of incense. Berean Standard Bible Uzziah, with a censer in his hand to offer incense, was enraged. But while he raged against the priests in their presence in the house of the LORD before the altar of incense, leprosy broke out on his forehead. Berean Literal Bible And Uzziah became furious, and in his hand was a censer to burn incense. And in his being angry with the priests, the leprosy broke out on his forehead before the priests in the house of YHWH, from beside the altar of incense. King James Bible Then Uzziah was wroth, and had a censer in his hand to burn incense: and while he was wroth with the priests, the leprosy even rose up in his forehead before the priests in the house of the LORD, from beside the incense altar. New King James Version Then Uzziah became furious; and he had a censer in his hand to burn incense. And while he was angry with the priests, leprosy broke out on his forehead, before the priests in the house of the LORD, beside the incense altar. New American Standard Bible But Uzziah, with a censer in his hand for burning incense, was enraged; and while he was enraged with the priests, leprosy broke out on his forehead in the presence of the priests in the house of the LORD, beside the altar of incense. NASB 1995 But Uzziah, with a censer in his hand for burning incense, was enraged; and while he was enraged with the priests, the leprosy broke out on his forehead before the priests in the house of the LORD, beside the altar of incense. NASB 1977 But Uzziah, with a censer in his hand for burning incense, was enraged; and while he was enraged with the priests, the leprosy broke out on his forehead before the priests in the house of the LORD, beside the altar of incense. Legacy Standard Bible But Uzziah, with a censer in his hand for burning incense, was enraged; and while he was enraged with the priests, the leprosy broke out on his forehead before the priests in the house of Yahweh, beside the altar of incense. Amplified Bible Then Uzziah, with a censer in his hand to burn incense, was enraged; and while he was enraged with the priests, leprosy broke out on his forehead before the priests in the house of the LORD, beside the incense altar. Berean Annotated Bible Uzziah (my strength is YHWH), with a censer in his hand to offer incense, was enraged. But while he raged against the priests in their presence in the house of the LORD {YHWH} before the altar of incense, leprosy (Leprosy) broke out on his forehead. Christian Standard Bible Uzziah, with a firepan in his hand to offer incense, was enraged. But when he became enraged with the priests, in the presence of the priests in the LORD’s temple beside the altar of incense, a skin disease broke out on his forehead. Holman Christian Standard Bible Uzziah, with a firepan in his hand to offer incense, was enraged. But when he became enraged with the priests, in the presence of the priests in the LORD’s temple beside the altar of incense, a skin disease broke out on his forehead. American Standard Version 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. Contemporary English Version Uzziah, who was standing next to the incense altar at the time, was holding the incense burner, ready to offer incense to the LORD. He became very angry when he heard Azariah's warning, and leprosy suddenly appeared on his forehead! English Revised Version 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 the LORD, beside the altar of incense. GOD'S WORD® Translation Uzziah, who held an incense burner in his hand, became angry. While he was angry with the priests, a skin disease broke out on his forehead. This happened in front of the priests in the LORD's temple as Uzziah was at the incense altar. Good News Translation Uzziah was standing there in the Temple beside the incense altar and was holding an incense burner. He became angry with the priests, and immediately a dreaded skin disease broke out on his forehead. International Standard Version Uzziah flew into a rage while he held in his hand a censer to burn incense. As he got angry at the priests, leprosy broke out all over his forehead right in front of the priests beside the incense altar in the LORD's Temple. NET Bible Uzziah, who had an incense censer in his hand, became angry. While he was ranting and raving at the priests, a skin disease appeared on his forehead right there in front of the priests in the LORD's temple near the incense altar. New Heart English Bible Then Uzziah was angry; and he had a censer in his hand to burn incense; and while he was angry with the priests, the leprosy broke forth in his forehead before the priests in the house of the LORD, beside the altar of incense. Webster's Bible Translation Then Uzziah was wroth, and had a censer in his hand to burn incense: and while he was wroth with the priests, the leprosy even rose up in his forehead before the priests in the house of the LORD, from beside the incense altar. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleUzziah, with a censer in his hand to offer incense, was enraged. But while he raged against the priests in their presence in the house of the LORD before the altar of incense, leprosy broke out on his forehead. World English Bible Then Uzziah was angry. He had a censer in his hand to burn incense, and while he was angry with the priests, the leprosy broke out on his forehead before the priests in Yahweh’s house, beside the altar of incense. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Uzziah is angry, and in his hand [is] a censer to make incense, and in his being angry with the priests—the leprosy has risen in his forehead, before the priests, in the house of YHWH, from beside the altar of incense. Berean Literal Bible And Uzziah became furious, and in his hand was a censer to burn incense. And in his being angry with the priests, the leprosy broke out on his forehead before the priests in the house of YHWH, from beside the altar of incense. Young's Literal Translation And Uzziah is wroth, and in his hand is a censer to make perfume, and in his being wroth with the priests -- the leprosy hath risen in his forehead, before the priests, in the house of Jehovah, from beside the altar of perfume. Smith's Literal Translation And Uzziah will he angry, and in his hand a censer to burn incense: and in his being angry with the priests, the leprosy rose in his forehead before the priests in the house of Jehovah, from above to the altar of incense. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Ozias was angry, and holding in his hand the censer to burn incense, threatened the priests. And presently there rose a leprosy in his forehead before the priests, in the house of the Lord at the altar of incense. Catholic Public Domain Version And Uzziah, having become angry, while holding in his hand the censer so that he might burn incense, threatened the priests. And immediately a leprosy arose on his forehead, in the sight of the priests, in the house of the Lord, at the altar of incense. New American Bible Uzziah, who was holding a censer for burning the incense, became angry. But at the very moment he showed his anger to the priests, while they were looking at him in the house of the LORD beside the altar of incense, leprosy broke out on his forehead. New Revised Standard Version Then Uzziah was angry. Now he had a censer in his hand to make offering, and when he became angry with the priests a leprous disease broke out on his forehead, in the presence of the priests in the house of the LORD, by the altar of incense. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen immediately King Uzziah's anger kindled against the priests, and he commanded to put them out of the sanctuary; and in that hour the leprosy went forth out of the sanctuary and fell on the forehead of King Uzziah as he entered to burn incense in the house of the LORD. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And at that moment King Uzziah was indignant against the Priests, and he commanded that they send them out from the Holy House, and in that moment leprosy went out from the Holy House and it fell on the forehead of King Uzziah when he entered to bring incense into the house of LORD JEHOVAH. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Then Uzziah was wroth; and he had a censer in his hand to burn incense; and while he was wroth with the priests, the leprosy broke forth in his forehead before the priests in the house of the LORD, beside the altar of incense. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Ozias was angry, and in his hand was the censer to burn incense in the temple: and when he was angry with the priests, then the leprosy rose up in his forehead before the priests in the house of the Lord, over the altar of incense. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Uzziah Reigns in Judah…18They took their stand against King Uzziah and said, “Uzziah, you have no right to offer incense to the LORD. Only the priests, the descendants of Aaron, are consecrated to burn incense. Leave the sanctuary, for you have acted unfaithfully; you will not receive honor from the LORD God.” 19Uzziah, with a censer in his hand to offer incense, was enraged. But while he raged against the priests in their presence in the house of the LORD before the altar of incense, leprosy broke out on his forehead. 20When Azariah the chief priest and all the priests turned to him and saw his leprous forehead, they rushed him out. Indeed, he himself hurried to get out, because the LORD had afflicted him.… Cross References Uzziah, with a censer in his hand to offer incense, Numbers 16:46-48 Moses said to Aaron, “Take your censer, place fire from the altar in it, and add incense. Go quickly to the congregation and make atonement for them, because wrath has come out from the LORD; the plague has begun.” / So Aaron took the censer as Moses had ordered and ran into the midst of the assembly. And seeing that the plague had begun among the people, he offered the incense and made atonement for the people. / He stood between the living and the dead, and the plague was halted. 1 Samuel 2:28 And out of all the tribes of Israel I selected your father to be My priest, to offer sacrifices on My altar, to burn incense, and to wear an ephod in My presence. I also gave to the house of your father all the food offerings of the Israelites. Exodus 30:7-8 And Aaron is to burn fragrant incense on it every morning when he tends the lamps. / When Aaron sets up the lamps at twilight, he must burn the incense perpetually before the LORD for the generations to come. was enraged. 2 Chronicles 25:16 While he was still speaking, the king asked, “Have we made you the counselor to the king? Stop! Why be struck down?” So the prophet stopped, but he said, “I know that God has determined to destroy you, because you have done this and have not heeded my advice.” 2 Kings 5:11-12 But Naaman went away angry, saying, “I thought that he would surely come out, stand and call on the name of the LORD his God, and wave his hand over the spot to cure my leprosy. / Are not the Abanah and Pharpar, the rivers of Damascus, better than all the waters of Israel? Could I not have washed in them and been cleansed?” So he turned and went away in a rage. Genesis 4:5-8 but He had no regard for Cain and his offering. So Cain became very angry, and his countenance fell. / “Why are you angry,” said the LORD to Cain, “and why has your countenance fallen? / If you do what is right, will you not be accepted? But if you refuse to do what is right, sin is crouching at your door; it desires you, but you must master it.” … But while he raged against the priests in their presence Numbers 16:3-5 They came together against Moses and Aaron and told them, “You have taken too much upon yourselves! For everyone in the entire congregation is holy, and the LORD is in their midst. Why then do you exalt yourselves above the assembly of the LORD?” / When Moses heard this, he fell facedown. / Then he said to Korah and all his followers, “Tomorrow morning the LORD will reveal who belongs to Him and who is holy, and He will bring that person near to Himself. The one He chooses He will bring near to Himself. Jeremiah 26:7-11 Now the priests and prophets and all the people heard Jeremiah speaking these words in the house of the LORD, / and as soon as he had finished telling all the people everything the LORD had commanded him to say, the priests and prophets and all the people seized him, shouting, “You must surely die! / How dare you prophesy in the name of the LORD that this house will become like Shiloh and this city will be desolate and deserted!” And all the people assembled against Jeremiah in the house of the LORD. … 1 Kings 13:4-6 Now when King Jeroboam, who was at the altar in Bethel, heard the word that the man of God had cried out against it, he stretched out his hand and said, “Seize him!” But the hand he stretched out toward him withered, so that he could not pull it back. / And the altar was split apart, and the ashes poured out, according to the sign that the man of God had given by the word of the LORD. / Then the king responded to the man of God, “Intercede with the LORD your God and pray for me that my hand may be restored.” So the man of God interceded with the LORD, and the king’s hand was restored to him as it was before. in the house of the LORD before the altar of incense, 2 Chronicles 29:7 They also shut the doors of the portico and extinguished the lamps. They did not burn incense or present burnt offerings in the Holy Place of the God of Israel. Hebrews 9:2-4 A tabernacle was prepared. In its first room were the lampstand, the table, and the consecrated bread. This was called the Holy Place. / Behind the second curtain was a room called the Most Holy Place, / containing the golden altar of incense and the gold-covered ark of the covenant. Inside the ark were the gold jar of manna, Aaron’s staff that had budded, and the stone tablets of the covenant. Exodus 30:1-10 “You are also to make an altar of acacia wood for the burning of incense. / It is to be square, a cubit long, a cubit wide, and two cubits high. Its horns must be of one piece. / Overlay with pure gold the top and all the sides and horns, and make a molding of gold around it. … leprosy broke out on his forehead. 2 Kings 15:5 And the LORD afflicted the king with leprosy until the day he died, so that he lived in a separate house while his son Jotham had charge of the palace and governed the people of the land. Numbers 12:10-15 As the cloud lifted from above the Tent, suddenly Miriam became leprous, white as snow. Aaron turned toward her, saw that she was leprous, / and said to Moses, “My lord, please do not hold against us this sin we have so foolishly committed. / Please do not let her be like a stillborn infant whose flesh is half consumed when he comes out of his mother’s womb.” … 2 Kings 5:27 Therefore, the leprosy of Naaman will cling to you and your descendants forever!” And as Gehazi left his presence, he was leprous—as white as snow. Leviticus 13:10-11 The priest will examine him, and if there is a white swelling on the skin that has turned the hair white, and there is raw flesh in the swelling, / it is a chronic skin disease and the priest must pronounce him unclean. He need not isolate him, for he is unclean. Treasury of Scripture Then Uzziah was wroth, and had a censer in his hand to burn incense: and while he was wroth with the priests, the leprosy even rose up in his forehead before the priests in the house of the LORD, from beside the incense altar. he 2 Chronicles 16:10 Then Asa was wroth with the seer, and put him in a prison house; for he was in a rage with him because of this thing. And Asa oppressed some of the people the same time. 2 Chronicles 25:16 And it came to pass, as he talked with him, that the king said unto him, Art thou made of the king's counsel? forbear; why shouldest thou be smitten? Then the prophet forbare, and said, I know that God hath determined to destroy thee, because thou hast done this, and hast not hearkened unto my counsel. even Numbers 12:10 And the cloud departed from off the tabernacle; and, behold, Miriam became leprous, white as snow: and Aaron looked upon Miriam, and, behold, she was leprous. 2 Kings 5:27 The leprosy therefore of Naaman shall cleave unto thee, and unto thy seed for ever. And he went out from his presence a leper as white as snow. Jump to Previous Altar Angry Broke Burn Burning Censer Forehead Forth Hand House Incense Leprosy Presence Priests Rose Uzziah Uzzi'ah WrothJump to Next Altar Angry Broke Burn Burning Censer Forehead Forth Hand House Incense Leprosy Presence Priests Rose Uzziah Uzzi'ah Wroth2 Chronicles 26 1. Uzziah succeeding, and reigning well in the days of Zechariah, prospers16. Waxing proud, he invades the priest's office, and is smitten with leprosy 22. He dies, and Jotham succeeds him Uzziah, with a censer in his hand to offer incense King Uzziah, also known as Azariah, was a king of Judah who reigned for 52 years. His reign was marked by military success and prosperity, but his pride led to his downfall. The censer, a vessel used for burning incense, was typically used by priests, not kings. The act of offering incense was a priestly duty, as outlined in Exodus 30:7-8, and was reserved for the descendants of Aaron. Uzziah's attempt to perform this ritual reflects a significant overstepping of his kingly authority, highlighting his pride and disregard for God's established order. was enraged But while he raged against the priests in their presence in the house of the LORD before the altar of incense leprosy broke out on his forehead Persons / Places / Events 1. UzziahKing of Judah who reigned for 52 years. He was initially a righteous king but later became prideful, leading to his downfall. 2. Priests The Levitical priests who served in the temple and were responsible for maintaining the sanctity of worship practices. 3. Altar of Incense Located in the temple, it was a sacred place where only priests were permitted to burn incense as an offering to God. 4. House of the LORD Refers to the temple in Jerusalem, the central place of worship for the Israelites. 5. Leprosy A skin disease that rendered a person ceremonially unclean, symbolizing God's judgment and separation from the community. Teaching Points The Danger of PrideUzziah's pride led him to overstep his God-given role, resulting in severe consequences. We must guard our hearts against pride and remember our place before God. Respect for God's Order God has established specific roles and responsibilities within His kingdom. We should respect and adhere to these divine structures. The Consequences of Disobedience Uzziah's leprosy serves as a stark reminder that disobedience to God's commands can lead to spiritual and physical consequences. The Importance of Humility Humility is essential in our walk with God. We should seek to serve Him with a humble heart, recognizing our dependence on His grace. God's Holiness The incident underscores the holiness of God and the need for reverence in worship. We must approach God with a sense of awe and respect. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 26:19?2. How does Uzziah's pride in 2 Chronicles 26:19 warn against self-exaltation? 3. What consequences did Uzziah face for his actions in 2 Chronicles 26:19? 4. How can we guard against pride like Uzziah's in our own lives? 5. What other biblical figures faced consequences for pride similar to Uzziah's? 6. How does 2 Chronicles 26:19 illustrate God's response to disobedience and pride? 7. Why did God strike Uzziah with leprosy in 2 Chronicles 26:19? 8. What does Uzziah's punishment reveal about God's view on pride and disobedience? 9. How does 2 Chronicles 26:19 illustrate the consequences of defying God's commands? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 26? 11. Why does 2 Chronicles 26:23 indicate an honorable burial for Uzziah despite his long period of isolation, and is there any extrabiblical support for this? 12. Why does the text attribute certain skin conditions to divine judgment instead of natural causes (Leviticus 13:9–17)? 13. How can Psalm 38:3 link physical sickness directly to divine anger without any natural or scientific explanation? 14. Does requiring afflicted individuals to cry “Unclean!” reflect compassion or reinforce superstition (Leviticus 13:45–46)? What Does 2 Chronicles 26:19 Mean UzziahKing Uzziah began well, “doing what was right in the eyes of the LORD” (2 Chron 26:4), but success bred pride. Earlier verses note that “as long as he sought the LORD, God gave him success” (26:5), echoing principles found in Deuteronomy 8:11-14 and Proverbs 16:18. Like Saul before him (1 Samuel 13:8-14), Uzziah forgot that kings answer to God’s law, not vice-versa. with a censer in his hand to offer incense Only Aaronic priests could offer incense (Exodus 30:7-9; Numbers 3:10; 16:40). By seizing a censer, Uzziah crossed a God-drawn line between kingly and priestly roles—foreshadowing why the Messiah alone can unite both offices (Psalm 110:4; Hebrews 7:24-25). Uzziah’s action wasn’t innovation; it was rebellion. was enraged • Anger frequently exposes deeper sin (Proverbs 14:29; James 1:20). • Instead of repentance when confronted by Azariah and eighty priests (2 Chron 26:17-18), Uzziah flew into a rage, revealing heart-level pride (Jeremiah 17:9). • Contrast David, who repented when rebuked (2 Samuel 12:13). Pride resents correction; humility receives it (Proverbs 9:8-9). But while he raged against the priests in their presence in the house of the LORD before the altar of incense The setting intensifies the offense: • Location—“the house of the LORD” (Leviticus 16:2) where holiness is paramount. • Audience—God-appointed priests witnessing the trespass, emphasizing public defiance (Numbers 27:18-21). • Timing—Uzziah’s wrath erupted “before the altar,” recalling Nadab and Abihu’s fatal fire (Leviticus 10:1-3). Hebrews 12:28-29 reminds worshipers that God “is a consuming fire.” leprosy broke out on his forehead Immediate, visible judgment matched the public nature of the sin. Similar sudden leprosy fell on Miriam (Numbers 12:10) and Gehazi (2 Kings 5:27). The forehead—seat of the mind and the place the high priest bore the gold plate “HOLY TO THE LORD” (Exodus 28:36-38)—now displayed uncleanness, declaring Uzziah unfit for both temple and throne. Leviticus 13:45-46 required lepers to live isolated; 2 Chron 26:21 records Uzziah’s resulting exile “in a separate house,” ruling only through regents until death. summary 2 Chronicles 26:19 shows that even a revered king cannot bypass God’s order. Uzziah’s prideful intrusion into priestly duties, his angry rejection of correction, and the swift leprous judgment teach that God jealously guards His holiness and roles. Obedience brings blessing; presumptuous worship invites discipline. (19) Then.--And.Was wroth.--Za?af i.e., foamed with anger. And had.--And in his hand was a censer (Ezekiel 8:11). Even.--Omit. Rose up.--Zarah. The word is not used in this sense elsewhere. From beside--i.e., near, hard by. Uzziah's punishment was the same as that which fell upon Miriam (Numbers 12:10) and Gehazi (2Kings 5:27). Thenius, while asserting the historical character of Uzziah's invasion of the sanctuary, declares that the chronicler has followed traditional exegesis in making the king's leprosy a judgment upon his offence. At all events, we may be sure that the chronicler has given the story as he found it in the history of Uzziah, to which he alludes in 2Chronicles 26:22. . . . Verse 19. - Render, Then Uzziah was wrath, and in his hand (at that moment) was a censer to burn incense, etc. From the most literal rendering of the Hebrew text, not unfrequently the most forcible Bible English results. From beside; render, at the very side of (comp. Numbers 12:10; 2 Kings 5:27).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Uzziah,עֻזִּיָּ֔הוּ (‘uz·zî·yā·hū) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5818: Uzziah -- 'my strength is Yah', the name of several Israelites with a censer מִקְטֶ֖רֶת (miq·ṭe·reṯ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4730: Something to fume, in, a coal-pan in his hand וּבְיָד֥וֹ (ū·ḇə·yā·ḏōw) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 3027: A hand to offer incense, לְהַקְטִ֑יר (lə·haq·ṭîr) Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct Strong's 6999: To smoke, turn into fragrance by fire was enraged. וַיִּזְעַף֙ (way·yiz·‘ap̄) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2196: To boil up, to be peevish, angry But while he raged וּבְזַעְפּ֣וֹ (ū·ḇə·za‘·pōw) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 2196: To boil up, to be peevish, angry against עִם־ (‘im-) Preposition Strong's 5973: With, equally with the priests הַכֹּהֲנִ֗ים (hak·kō·hă·nîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3548: Priest in their presence לִפְנֵ֤י (lip̄·nê) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct Strong's 6440: The face in the house בְּבֵ֣ית (bə·ḇêṯ) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house of the LORD יְהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel before מֵעַ֖ל (mê·‘al) Preposition-m Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the altar לְמִזְבַּ֥ח (lə·miz·baḥ) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4196: An altar of incense, הַקְּטֹֽרֶת׃ (haq·qə·ṭō·reṯ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 7004: Smoke, odor of (burning) sacrifice, incense leprosy וְ֠הַצָּרַעַת (wə·haṣ·ṣā·ra·‘aṯ) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 6883: Leprosy broke out זָרְחָ֨ה (zā·rə·ḥāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 2224: To irradiate, to rise, to appear on his forehead. בְמִצְח֜וֹ (ḇə·miṣ·ḥōw) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 4696: Brow, forehead Links 2 Chronicles 26:19 NIV2 Chronicles 26:19 NLT 2 Chronicles 26:19 ESV 2 Chronicles 26:19 NASB 2 Chronicles 26:19 KJV 2 Chronicles 26:19 BibleApps.com 2 Chronicles 26:19 Biblia Paralela 2 Chronicles 26:19 Chinese Bible 2 Chronicles 26:19 French Bible 2 Chronicles 26:19 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Chronicles 26:19 Then Uzziah was angry (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) |
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