2 Chronicles 26:17
New International Version
Azariah the priest with eighty other courageous priests of the LORD followed him in.

New Living Translation
Azariah the high priest went in after him with eighty other priests of the LORD, all brave men.

English Standard Version
But Azariah the priest went in after him, with eighty priests of the LORD who were men of valor,

Berean Standard Bible
Then Azariah the priest, along with eighty brave priests of the LORD, went in after him.

King James Bible
And Azariah the priest went in after him, and with him fourscore priests of the LORD, that were valiant men:

New King James Version
So Azariah the priest went in after him, and with him were eighty priests of the LORD—valiant men.

New American Standard Bible
Then Azariah the priest entered after him, and with him eighty priests of the LORD, valiant men.

NASB 1995
Then Azariah the priest entered after him and with him eighty priests of the LORD, valiant men.

NASB 1977
Then Azariah the priest entered after him and with him eighty priests of the LORD, valiant men.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then Azariah the priest entered after him and with him eighty priests of Yahweh, men of valor.

Amplified Bible
Then Azariah the priest went in after him, and with him eighty priests of the LORD, men of courage.

Christian Standard Bible
The priest Azariah, along with eighty brave priests of the LORD, went in after him.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Azariah the priest, along with 80 brave priests of the LORD, went in after him.

American Standard Version
And Azariah the priest went in after him, and with him fourscore priests of Jehovah, that were valiant men:

Contemporary English Version
Azariah the priest and 80 other brave priests followed Uzziah into the temple

English Revised Version
And Azariah the priest went in after him, and with him fourscore priests of the LORD, that were valiant men:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The priest Azariah went in after him with 80 of the LORD's courageous priests.

Good News Translation
Azariah the priest, accompanied by eighty strong and courageous priests, followed the king

International Standard Version
Azariah the priest ran after him, along with 80 of the LORD's valiant priests,

Majority Standard Bible
Then Azariah the priest, along with eighty brave priests of the LORD, went in after him.

NET Bible
Azariah the priest and eighty other brave priests of the LORD followed him in.

New Heart English Bible
Azariah the priest went in after him, and with him eighty priests of the LORD, who were valiant men:

Webster's Bible Translation
And Azariah the priest went in after him, and with him eighty priests of the LORD, that were valiant men:

World English Bible
Azariah the priest went in after him, and with him eighty priests of Yahweh, who were valiant men.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And Azariah the priest goes in after him, and with him eighty priests of YHWH, sons of valor,

Young's Literal Translation
And Azariah the priest goeth in after him, and with him priests of Jehovah eighty, sons of valour,

Smith's Literal Translation
And Azariah the priest will go in after him, and with him eighty priests to Jehovah, sons of strength.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And immediately Azarias the priest going in after him, and with him fourscore priests of the Lord, most valiant men,

Catholic Public Domain Version
And entering immediately after him, Azariah the priest, and with him eighty priests of the Lord, very valiant men,

New American Bible
But Azariah the priest, and with him eighty other priests of the LORD, courageous men, followed him.

New Revised Standard Version
But the priest Azariah went in after him, with eighty priests of the LORD who were men of valor;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Azariah the priest went in after him and said to him,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the Priest went in after Uzziah
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And Azariah the priest went in after him, and with him fourscore priests of the LORD, that were valiant men;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And there went in after him Azarias the priest, and with him eighty priests of the Lord, mighty men.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Uzziah Reigns in Judah
16But when Uzziah grew powerful, his arrogance led to his own destruction. He was unfaithful to the LORD his God, for he entered the temple of the LORD to burn incense on the altar of incense. 17Then Azariah the priest, along with eighty brave priests of the LORD, went in after him. 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.”…

Cross References
Numbers 16:40
just as the LORD commanded him through Moses. This was to be a reminder to the Israelites that no outsider who is not a descendant of Aaron should approach to offer incense before the LORD, lest he become like Korah and his followers.

1 Samuel 13:9-14
So he said, “Bring me the burnt offering and the peace offerings.” And he offered up the burnt offering. / Just as he finished offering the burnt offering, Samuel arrived, and Saul went out to greet him. / “What have you done?” Samuel asked. And Saul replied, “When I saw that the troops were deserting me, and that you did not come at the appointed time and the Philistines were gathering at Michmash, ...

1 Kings 12:31
Jeroboam also built shrines on the high places and appointed from every class of people priests who were not Levites.

2 Chronicles 19:11
Note that Amariah, the chief priest, will be over you in all that pertains to the LORD, and Zebadiah son of Ishmael, the ruler of the house of Judah, in all that pertains to the king. And the Levites will serve as officers before you. Act resolutely; may the LORD be with the upright!”

2 Chronicles 23:6
No one is to enter the house of the LORD except the priests and those Levites who serve; they may enter because they are consecrated, but all the people are to obey the requirement of the LORD.

2 Chronicles 29:11
Now, my sons, do not be negligent, for the LORD has chosen you to stand before Him, to serve Him, to minister before Him, and to burn incense.”

2 Chronicles 30:16
They stood at their prescribed posts, according to the Law of Moses the man of God. The priests splattered the blood, which they received from the hand of the Levites.

2 Chronicles 35:3
To the Levites who taught all Israel and were holy to the LORD, Josiah said: “Put the holy ark in the temple built by Solomon son of David king of Israel. It is not to be carried around on your shoulders. Now serve the LORD your God and His people Israel.

Leviticus 10:1-2
Now Aaron’s sons Nadab and Abihu took their censers, put fire in them and added incense, and offered unauthorized fire before the LORD, contrary to His command. / So fire came out from the presence of the LORD and consumed them, and they died in the presence of the LORD.

Leviticus 16:1-2
Now the LORD spoke to Moses after the death of two of Aaron’s sons when they approached the presence of the LORD. / And the LORD said to Moses: “Tell your brother Aaron not to enter freely into the Most Holy Place behind the veil in front of the mercy seat on the ark, or else he will die, because I appear in the cloud above the mercy seat.

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.

Hebrews 5:4
No one takes this honor upon himself; he must be called by God, just as Aaron was.

Hebrews 7:13-14
He of whom these things are said belonged to a different tribe, from which no one has ever served at the altar. / For it is clear that our Lord descended from Judah, a tribe as to which Moses said nothing about priests.

Hebrews 9:6-7
When everything had been prepared in this way, the priests entered regularly into the first room to perform their sacred duties. / But only the high priest entered the second room, and then only once a year, and never without blood, which he offered for himself and for the sins the people had committed in ignorance.

Matthew 12:4
He entered the house of God, and he and his companions ate the consecrated bread, which was not lawful for them to eat, but only for the priests.


Treasury of Scripture

And Azariah the priest went in after him, and with him fourscore priests of the LORD, that were valiant men:

Azariah

1 Chronicles 6:10
And Johanan begat Azariah, (he it is that executed the priest's office in the temple that Solomon built in Jerusalem:)

valiant men

1 Chronicles 12:28
And Zadok, a young man mighty of valour, and of his father's house twenty and two captains.

1 Chronicles 26:6
Also unto Shemaiah his son were sons born, that ruled throughout the house of their father: for they were mighty men of valour.

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2 Chronicles 26
1. Uzziah succeeding, and reigning well in the days of Zechariah, prospers
16. Waxing proud, he invades the priest's office, and is smitten with leprosy
22. He dies, and Jotham succeeds him














Then Azariah the priest
The name Azariah means "Yahweh has helped" in Hebrew, which is fitting for a priest who stands as a mediator between God and the people. Azariah's role as a priest is significant, as priests were responsible for maintaining the sanctity of the temple and ensuring that the worship of God was conducted according to His commandments. In the historical context, priests were seen as spiritual leaders and guardians of the covenant, and Azariah's actions in this verse highlight his commitment to upholding God's laws.

along with eighty brave priests of the LORD
The mention of "eighty brave priests" underscores the gravity of the situation and the collective resolve of the priesthood to confront wrongdoing. The number eighty may symbolize completeness or a significant force, indicating that this was not a trivial matter. The term "brave" suggests that these priests were courageous and willing to stand up for righteousness, even in the face of potential danger. This reflects the historical context where priests were expected to be defenders of the faith and protectors of the temple's sanctity.

went in after him
This phrase indicates a decisive action taken by Azariah and the priests. The act of "going in after him" suggests a confrontation or intervention. In the scriptural context, this is a pivotal moment where the priests are upholding the holiness of the temple against King Uzziah's transgression. The historical backdrop of this event is crucial, as it demonstrates the tension between royal authority and religious duty. The priests' willingness to confront the king highlights their dedication to God's commandments and the importance of maintaining the proper order of worship.

(17) Azariah the priest--i.e., the high priest, whose duty it would be to resist such an encroachment on sacerdotal functions. His name does not occur in the list (1Chronicles 4:27-41).

Valiant men.--Sons of valour (1Chronicles 5:18), so called because they had the moral courage to oppose the king.

Verse 17. - Azariah the priest. Ver. 20 states what was otherwise to be supposed, that he was the chief priest (הָראשׁ). We fail to identify his name with any in the typical list of 1 Chronicles 6:4-15, where the Azariah of ver. 11 is too early, and the Azariah of ver. 13 too late, for our present Azariah. With him four score priests. This passage suggests to us an idea of how many deeply interesting details are wanting, which would fill in the interstices of Old Testament history. Probably the intention of the king, ambitious to simulate the self-assumed religious ways of neighbouring Gentile kings, was no secret; and possibly the king may have given time for the chief priest to collect his auxiliaries, through some ostentatious display on his own part, in the very performance of his desecration. The number and the character of these helping priests (בְּנֵי־חָיַל) give the idea that they had their work to do, and purposed doing it promptly, or that they would over-awe, and obviate the use of actual force, by their imposing number.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Then Azariah
עֲזַרְיָ֣הוּ (‘ă·zar·yā·hū)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5838: Azariah -- 'Yah has helped', the name of a number of Israelites

the priest,
הַכֹּהֵ֑ן (hak·kō·hên)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3548: Priest

along with
וְעִמּ֞וֹ (wə·‘im·mōw)
Conjunctive waw | Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5973: With, equally with

eighty
שְׁמוֹנִ֖ים (šə·mō·w·nîm)
Number - common plural
Strong's 8084: Eighty, eightieth

brave
חָֽיִל׃ (ḥā·yil)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2428: A force, an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength

priests
כֹּהֲנִ֧ים ׀ (kō·hă·nîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 3548: Priest

of the LORD,
לַיהוָ֛ה (Yah·weh)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

went in
וַיָּבֹ֥א (way·yā·ḇō)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go

after him.
אַחֲרָ֖יו (’a·ḥă·rāw)
Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's 310: The hind or following part


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