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And the LORD smote the king, so that he was a leper unto the day of his death, and dwelt in a several house. And Jotham the king's son was over the house, judging the people of the land.

New Defender's Study Bible Notes

15:5 was a leper. The reason for this affliction was Azariah’s attempt to burn incense in the temple. See II Chronicles 26:16-21. Jotham, his son, served as co-regent with Azariah until the latter’s death. At least two ancient seals have been found with Uzziah’s name on them.


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