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As for the rest of the acts of Azariah, along with all his accomplishments, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah?
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As for the rest of the acts of Azariah
The phrase "the rest of the acts" suggests that the account provided in 2 Kings is not exhaustive. The Hebrew word for "acts" is "ma'aseh," which can also mean deeds or works. This implies that Azariah, also known as Uzziah, had a reign filled with significant events and actions. Azariah's reign was marked by both prosperity and divine judgment, as he was struck with leprosy for his pride (2 Chronicles 26:16-21). This serves as a reminder of the importance of humility and obedience to God.

along with all his accomplishments
The term "accomplishments" in Hebrew is "geburah," which can also mean mighty deeds or valor. Azariah's reign was characterized by military successes and infrastructural developments, as recorded in 2 Chronicles 26. His accomplishments reflect the blessings of God upon a king who initially sought the Lord. This highlights the biblical principle that seeking God leads to success and prosperity, as seen in the lives of other kings who followed God's commandments.

are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah?
This phrase points to an external source, the "Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah," which is not part of the canonical Scriptures but was a historical record of the kings' reigns. The mention of this book underscores the historical reliability of the biblical narrative, as it references other contemporary records. It also suggests that the biblical authors had access to detailed historical documents, affirming the accuracy and divine inspiration of the Scriptures. This encourages believers to trust in the historical and spiritual truths of the Bible, knowing that it is grounded in real events and divine revelation.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Azariah (Uzziah)
King of Judah who reigned for 52 years. Known for his accomplishments and reforms, but also for his pride which led to his downfall.

2. Judah
The southern kingdom of Israel, where Azariah reigned. It was a time of relative prosperity and military strength under his leadership.

3. The Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah
A historical record that documented the reigns of the kings of Judah, including their deeds and accomplishments.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Humility
Azariah's reign teaches us that pride can lead to downfall. Despite his accomplishments, his pride led to his leprosy and isolation. We must remain humble and give glory to God for our successes.

The Role of Accountability
The mention of the "Book of the Chronicles" reminds us of the importance of accountability and record-keeping. Our actions are noted, and we should live with integrity knowing that our deeds are observed by God.

Learning from History
The historical records of the kings serve as lessons for us. We should learn from the successes and failures of those who came before us to guide our own lives.

The Consequences of Disobedience
Azariah's life illustrates the consequences of disobedience to God's commands. We must strive to obey God fully to avoid the pitfalls of sin.

Legacy and Influence
Azariah's reign had a lasting impact on Judah. We should consider the legacy we are leaving behind and strive to influence others positively for God's kingdom.
Bible Study Questions
1. What can we learn from Azariah's accomplishments and his downfall about the importance of humility in leadership?

2. How does the concept of accountability, as seen in the "Book of the Chronicles," apply to our personal and spiritual lives today?

3. In what ways can we learn from the historical accounts of the kings of Judah to improve our own walk with God?

4. How does Azariah's account illustrate the consequences of pride and disobedience, and how can we apply this lesson to avoid similar pitfalls?

5. What steps can we take to ensure that our legacy and influence are positive and aligned with God's will?
Connections to Other Scriptures
2 Chronicles 26
Provides a more detailed account of King Azariah's reign, including his successes and his prideful act that led to his leprosy.

Isaiah 6
The vision of Isaiah is said to occur in the year of King Uzziah's death, highlighting the transition and the impact of Uzziah's reign on the prophetic ministry.

Leviticus 26
Discusses the blessings for obedience and the curses for disobedience, which can be related to Azariah's initial success and later downfall due to pride.
Sermons
Another King Beginning Well, Ending IllJ. Orr 2 Kings 15:1-7
Prosperity and its DangersC.H. Irwin 2 Kings 15:1-7
Some Lessons from the History of KingsD. Thomas 2 Kings 15:1-38
People
Abel, Ahaz, Amaziah, Amram, Aram, Argob, Arieh, Azaliah, Azariah, David, Elah, Gadi, Gileadites, Hoshea, Jabesh, Jecholiah, Jecoliah, Jehu, Jeroboam, Jerusha, Jotham, Maacah, Menahem, Naphtali, Nebat, Pekah, Pekahiah, Pul, Remaliah, Rezin, Shallum, Tappuah, Tiglathpileser, Tirzah, Uzziah, Zachariah, Zadok, Zechariah
Places
Abel-beth-maacah, Assyria, Damascus, Galilee, Gilead, Hazor, Ibleam, Ijon, Janoah, Jerusalem, Kedesh, Samaria, Syria, Tirzah
Topics
Acts, Annals, Aren't, Azariah, Azari'ah, Azariah's, Book, Chronicles, History, Judah, Kings, Matters, Recorded, Reign, Rest, Written
Dictionary of Bible Themes
2 Kings 15:1-38

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Library
The Twelve Minor Prophets.
1. By the Jewish arrangement, which places together the twelve minor prophets in a single volume, the chronological order of the prophets as a whole is broken up. The three greater prophets, Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel, stand in the true order of time. Daniel began to prophesy before Ezekiel, but continued, many years after him. The Jewish arrangement of the twelve minor prophets is in a sense chronological; that is, they put the earlier prophets at the beginning, and the later at the end of the …
E. P. Barrows—Companion to the Bible

Meditations Before Dinner and Supper.
Meditate that hunger is like the sickness called a wolf; which, if thou dost not feed, will devour thee, and eat thee up; and that meat and drink are but as physic, or means which God hath ordained, to relieve and cure this natural infirmity and necessity of man. Use, therefore, to eat and to drink, rather to sustain and refresh the weakness of nature, than to satisfy the sensuality and delights of the flesh. Eat, therefore, to live, but live not to eat. There is no service so base, as for a man …
Lewis Bayly—The Practice of Piety

A Living Book
[Illustration: (drop cap T) Symbol of "Asshur", the principal Assyrian idol.] There is only one Book that never grows old. For thousands of years men have been writing books. Most books are forgotten soon after they are written; a few of the best and wisest are remembered for a time. But all at last grow old; new discoveries are made; new ideas arise; the old books are out of date; their usefulness is at an end. Students are the only people who still care to read them. The nations to which the …
Mildred Duff—The Bible in its Making

In Galilee at the Time of Our Lord
"If any one wishes to be rich, let him go north; if he wants to be wise, let him come south." Such was the saying, by which Rabbinical pride distinguished between the material wealth of Galilee and the supremacy in traditional lore claimed for the academies of Judaea proper. Alas, it was not long before Judaea lost even this doubtful distinction, and its colleges wandered northwards, ending at last by the Lake of Gennesaret, and in that very city of Tiberias which at one time had been reputed unclean! …
Alfred Edersheim—Sketches of Jewish Social Life

The Prophet Micah.
PRELIMINARY REMARKS. Micah signifies: "Who is like Jehovah;" and by this name, the prophet is consecrated to the incomparable God, just as Hosea was to the helping God, and Nahum to the comforting God. He prophesied, according to the inscription, under Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah. We are not, however, entitled, on this account, to dissever his prophecies, and to assign particular discourses to the reign of each of these kings. On the contrary, the entire collection forms only one whole. At …
Ernst Wilhelm Hengstenberg—Christology of the Old Testament

The Prophet Hosea.
GENERAL PRELIMINARY REMARKS. That the kingdom of Israel was the object of the prophet's ministry is so evident, that upon this point all are, and cannot but be, agreed. But there is a difference of opinion as to whether the prophet was a fellow-countryman of those to whom he preached, or was called by God out of the kingdom of Judah. The latter has been asserted with great confidence by Maurer, among others, in his Observ. in Hos., in the Commentat. Theol. ii. i. p. 293. But the arguments …
Ernst Wilhelm Hengstenberg—Christology of the Old Testament

Kings
The book[1] of Kings is strikingly unlike any modern historical narrative. Its comparative brevity, its curious perspective, and-with some brilliant exceptions--its relative monotony, are obvious to the most cursory perusal, and to understand these things is, in large measure, to understand the book. It covers a period of no less than four centuries. Beginning with the death of David and the accession of Solomon (1 Kings i., ii.) it traverses his reign with considerable fulness (1 Kings iii.-xi.), …
John Edgar McFadyen—Introduction to the Old Testament

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