◄ 2 Chronicles 26:21 ►
So King Uzziah was a leper until the day of his death. He lived in isolation, leprous and cut off from the house of the LORD, while his son Jotham had charge of the royal palace to govern the people of the land. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 26:21? 2. How does Uzziah's leprosy illustrate consequences of disobedience to God's commands? 3. What leadership lessons can we learn from Uzziah's isolation due to leprosy? 4. How does 2 Chronicles 26:21 connect to the theme of holiness in Leviticus? 5. In what ways can pride lead to downfall in our personal lives today? 6. How can we ensure humility in leadership roles, avoiding Uzziah's mistakes? 7. Why did God allow King Uzziah to become a leper in 2 Chronicles 26:21? 8. What does Uzziah's leprosy symbolize in 2 Chronicles 26:21? 9. How does Uzziah's punishment reflect God's justice in 2 Chronicles 26:21? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 26? 11. Who was King Uzziah in the Bible? 12. 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? 13. In 2 Chronicles 26:16–20, is there any medical or historical basis to explain Uzziah’s sudden outbreak of leprosy as divine punishment? 14. 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? Discussion Questions 1. How does Uzziah's account illustrate the biblical principle that pride comes before a fall, and how can we apply this lesson in our daily lives? 2. In what ways does the isolation of Uzziah due to his leprosy reflect the spiritual consequences of sin, and how can we seek restoration? 3. How does Jotham's role during Uzziah's leprosy demonstrate the importance of preparing future leaders, and what steps can we take to mentor others in our communities? 4. Considering the laws in Leviticus about leprosy, how does Uzziah's condition highlight the seriousness of approaching God with reverence and purity? 5. How can we ensure that we respect the roles and boundaries God has established in our lives, as seen in Uzziah's attempt to perform priestly duties? 2 Chronicles 26 Bible Study Questions 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? Links 2 Chronicles 26:21 NIV 2 Chronicles 26:21 NLT 2 Chronicles 26:21 ESV 2 Chronicles 26:21 NASB 2 Chronicles 26:21 KJV 2 Chronicles 26:21 Commentaries Bible Hub