Then all the people of Judah took Uzziah, who was sixteen years old, and made him king in the room of his father Amaziah.
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Gill's Exposition
Then all the people of Judah took Uzziah,.... Of this and the three following verses, see the notes on Kg2 14:21 where Uzziah is called Azariah. See Gill on Kg2 14:21, Kg2 14:22, Kg2 15:2, Kg2 15:3
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Barnes' Notes
Uzziah - This form of the name is found uniformly in Chronicles (except 1Ch 3:12) and in the prophets. The writer of Kings prefers the form Azariah. Uzziah has been regarded as a phonetic corruption…
Adam Clarke
The people of Judah took Uzziah - They all agreed to place this son on his father's throne.
We have here an account of two things concerning Uzziah: -
I. His piety. In this he was not very eminent or zealous; yet he did that which was right in the sight of the Lord. He kept up the pure…
Cambridge Bible
2Ch 26:1-4 (2Ki 14:21-22; 2Ki 15:2-3). Uzziah's Reign
1. all the people of Judah Cp. 2Ch 22:1.
Uzziah Called "Azariah" in 1Ch 3:12 and in 2 Kin. (eight times), but "Uzziah" in 2Ki 15:13; 2Ki 15:32;…
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