2 Chronicles 26:8
The Ammonites brought tribute to Uzziah, and his fame spread as far as the border of Egypt, for he had become exceedingly powerful.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 26:8?

2. How did Uzziah's fame spread according to 2 Chronicles 26:8, and why?

3. What can we learn from Uzziah's strength about relying on God's power?

4. How does Uzziah's success relate to God's promises in Deuteronomy 28:1-14?

5. In what ways can we apply Uzziah's leadership qualities in our communities?

6. How should we balance personal achievements with humility before God?

7. How did Uzziah's fame spread to Egypt according to 2 Chronicles 26:8?

8. What does 2 Chronicles 26:8 reveal about Uzziah's military strength?

9. Why did the Ammonites pay tribute to Uzziah in 2 Chronicles 26:8?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 26?

11. How do we square the accounts of 2 Chronicles 26 with 2 Kings 15, given the differing details about Uzziah (also called Azariah) and his reign?

12. Who was the father of Uzziah? Joram (Matthew 1:8) Amaziah (2 Chronicles 26:1)

13. Why does 2 Chronicles 22:2 say Ahaziah was 42 years old when he began to reign, while 2 Kings 8:26 says he was 22?

14. How old was Ahaziah when he became king? (2 Kings 8:26 vs. 2 Chronicles 22:2)
Discussion Questions
1. How did Uzziah's relationship with God contribute to his initial success, and what can we learn from this about our own relationship with God?

2. In what ways can pride manifest in our lives, and how can we guard against it, using Uzziah's account as a cautionary example?

3. How does the concept of tribute in Uzziah's time relate to our understanding of submission and respect in our relationships today?

4. What responsibilities come with influence and power, and how can we ensure that we use them to glorify God?

5. How can we apply the lessons from Uzziah's life to our roles in leadership, whether in our families, workplaces, or communities?1. How does Uzziah's life demonstrate the proverb: "Pride comes before a fall"?

2. How did Uzziah misuse his power? How can we guard against similar mistakes in our own lives?

3. What lessons can we learn from Zechariah's role in guiding Uzziah during his early reign?

4. How can we apply the understanding of God's judgment in Uzziah's case to our contemporary society?

5. How does this chapter reflect on the theme of divine punishment in response to human arrogance?

6. How does Uzziah's reign relate to the concept of spiritual leadership?

7. What does this chapter teach us about the division of roles in religious and secular leadership?

8. Discuss how power can corrupt, as evidenced by Uzziah's actions?

9. How do Uzziah’s actions reveal about the relationship between power and responsibility?

10. How can leaders today avoid Uzziah's downfall? How can they stay humble in the face of success?

11. What would you have done differently if you were Uzziah?

12. Can you identify situations in your life or in the world today where someone might be tempted to overstep their bounds, like Uzziah did?

13. How does Uzziah's story influence your understanding of the fear of God?

14. Discuss the role of the priests in this chapter. How does it reflect on the responsibilities of spiritual leaders?

15. What does Uzziah's isolation due to his leprosy symbolize in terms of spiritual conditions?

16. How does Uzziah's death underscore the consequences of his transgressions?

17. Why do you think it was so important that Uzziah not be buried in the tombs of the kings?

18. In what ways does Uzziah’s story relate to contemporary issues of power, pride, and punishment?

19. How can this chapter inspire us to remain humble and respectful towards God's laws?

20. How might you apply the lessons learned from Uzziah’s reign in your own life?

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