Chronicles of Kings: Historical Accounts of Uzziah, Jotham, and Ahaz
Dive into the historical chronicles of Uzziah, Jotham, and Ahaz, detailing their reigns, achievements, sins, and the political turmoil they faced. Follow the narrative of Uzziah's military and economic endeavors, Jotham's positive assessment as coregent, and Ahaz's transgressions and failed alliances. Explore the complexities of leadership during turbulent times in this captivating historical account.
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THE BOOKS OF CHRONICLES August H. Konkel McMcaster Divinity College October 2021
DEMISE OF THE TEMPLE SESSION 21 AUGUST H. KONKEL
UZZIAH/AZARIAH (26:323) Two periods in the long reign of Uzziah Military and Economic Achievements of Uzziah (3-15) Expansion in Philistine territory Development of fortifications and agriculture Sin and Punishment of Uzziah (16-23) Uzziah usurps priestly duties in offering incense Uzziah dies in judgment of leprosy
REIGN OF JOTHAM (27:1-9) Coregent with Uzziah during the years his father was isolated by leprosy Jotham is given a positive assessment (v. 2) as his father Uzziah (cf. 26:4) Politically these were very turbulent times with Assyrian expansion Politically he dominated in the Transjordan
REIGN OF AHAZ (28:1-27) Transgressions of Ahaz (28:1-4) Baal cult revived Ritual of child burial pursued (passing sons through the fire) Political and military turmoil (28:5-15) Huge losses to Rezin and Pekah Oded the prophet brings compassion of Israel Failed alliance with Assyria (28:16-27)
