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Since he had much livestock in the foothills and in the plain, he built towers in the desert and dug many cisterns. And since he was a lover of the soil, he had farmers and vinedressers in the hill country and in the fertile fields. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 26:10? 2. How does Uzziah's agricultural focus reflect God's provision in 2 Chronicles 26:10? 3. What leadership qualities of Uzziah can we apply in our communities today? 4. How does Uzziah's expansion relate to God's promises in Deuteronomy 28:1-14? 5. What lessons on stewardship can we learn from Uzziah's actions in this verse? 6. How can we balance prosperity with humility, as seen in Uzziah's reign? 7. How does 2 Chronicles 26:10 reflect King Uzziah's leadership and accomplishments? 8. What does 2 Chronicles 26:10 reveal about the economic practices in ancient Judah? 9. How does Uzziah's agricultural focus in 2 Chronicles 26:10 relate to God's blessings? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 26? 11. Who was King Uzziah in the Bible? 12. (2 Chronicles 10) Why do some details in this chapter differ from or omit parts of the parallel account in 1 Kings 12? 13. How do we reconcile the discrepant figures between 2 Samuel 10:18 and 1 Chronicles 19:18 regarding the number of charioteers and horsemen defeated by David? 14. How can 1 Chronicles 10's account that Saul died by falling on his own sword (1 Chronicles 10:4) be reconciled with 2 Samuel 1:10, where an Amalekite claims to have killed him? Discussion Questions 1. How does Uzziah's love for the soil and his agricultural initiatives reflect God's original mandate to humanity in Genesis 1:28? 2. In what ways can we apply Uzziah's example of resource management in our personal lives and communities today? 3. How does the building of towers and cisterns by Uzziah illustrate the importance of preparation and foresight in our spiritual and practical lives? 4. What lessons can we learn from Uzziah's reign about the relationship between leadership, economic development, and community well-being? 5. How can we balance our love and care for creation with the need for economic growth and development, as seen in Uzziah's example? 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 26:10 NIV 2 Chronicles 26:10 NLT 2 Chronicles 26:10 ESV 2 Chronicles 26:10 NASB 2 Chronicles 26:10 KJV 2 Chronicles 26:10 Commentaries Bible Hub