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All the people of Judah took Uzziah, who was sixteen years old, and made him king in place of his father Amaziah. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 26:1? 2. How does Uzziah's age at kingship reflect God's trust in young leaders? 3. What leadership qualities can we learn from Uzziah's early reign in Judah? 4. How does 2 Chronicles 26:1 connect with God's promises to David's lineage? 5. In what ways can we support young leaders in our church community today? 6. How can Uzziah's story inspire us to seek God's guidance in leadership roles? 7. Who was Uzziah, and why was he made king at sixteen in 2 Chronicles 26:1? 8. How does Uzziah's reign reflect God's sovereignty in 2 Chronicles 26:1? 9. What historical evidence supports Uzziah's kingship as described in 2 Chronicles 26:1? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 26? 11. Does 2 Chronicles 26:1–4’s portrayal of Uzziah’s rise to power match external historical sources or records of other nations? 12. Who were the Meunites in the Bible? 13. 2 Kings 15:1 begins Azariah’s reign in Jeroboam II’s 27th year, yet surrounding passages suggest conflicting dates—how can these discrepancies be resolved? 14. In 1 Kings 15:2, why does Abijam’s mother appear as “Maachah,” while 2 Chronicles 13:2 identifies her differently? Discussion Questions 1. What qualities do you think made Uzziah a suitable choice for king at such a young age, and how can young people today prepare for leadership roles? 2. How does the involvement of the people of Judah in Uzziah's coronation reflect the importance of community in decision-making processes? 3. In what ways can pride affect a leader's ability to govern effectively, and how can we guard against it in our own lives? 4. How does Uzziah's reign and its impact on Isaiah's ministry illustrate the long-term influence of our actions? 5. Reflect on a time when you experienced a transition in leadership. How did you see God's hand at work in that situation, and what lessons did you learn? 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 26:1 NIV 2 Chronicles 26:1 NLT 2 Chronicles 26:1 ESV 2 Chronicles 26:1 NASB 2 Chronicles 26:1 KJV 2 Chronicles 26:1 Commentaries Bible Hub