Uzziah
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Part 6 – Uzziah: Strength that Bred Pride
Key Verse “But after Uzziah became powerful, his pride led to his downfall. He was unfaithful to the LORD his God.”— 2 Chronicles 26 : 16 (NIV) 1. A Reign of Promise Uzziah (also called Azariah) ascended the throne of Judah at the age of sixteen, inheriting a kingdom still…
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40. Uzziah (Azariah)
1. Name and Meaning• Name: Uzziah (Hebrew: עֻזִּיָּה, ʿUzzîyāh) or Azariah (עֲזַרְיָה, ʿAzaryāh)• Meaning: Uzziah – “My strength is Yahweh”; Azariah – “Yahweh has helped”• These names reflect divine empowerment and assistance 2. Genealogical Placement and Lineage Role• Position: Fortieth generation from Adam; thirtieth generation after the flood in the Messianic line• Father: Amaziah –…