2 Chronicles 26:23

Arabic Bible AVD 1999 (الكتاب المقدس)

ثُمَّ ٱضْطَجَعَ عُزِّيَّا مَعَ آبَائِهِ وَدَفَنُوهُ مَعَ آبَائِهِ فِي حَقْلِ ٱلْمِقْبَرَةِ ٱلَّتِي لِلْمُلُوكِ، لِأَنَّهُمْ قَالُوا إِنَّهُ أَبْرَصُ. وَمَلَكَ يُوثَامُ ٱبْنُهُ عِوَضًا عَنْهُ.

What Does This Mean?

This verse tells us that King Uzziah died and was buried with his ancestors. He was not buried in the royal tomb because he had leprosy. His son, Jotham, became the new king.

Explained for Children

Imagine a king named Uzziah who got a really bad sickness called leprosy. When he died, he was buried in a special place not with the other kings because of his sickness. His son, Jotham, became the new king, just like when you take over helping in the kitchen after your older sibling.

Historical Background

The Chronicler wrote this verse as part of a larger historical account of the kings of Judah. It was written for the Jewish people returning from exile to remind them of their history and the importance of following God's laws. The cultural setting was post-exilic Judah, where the people were rebuilding their society and religious practices.

Living It Out Today

This verse can remind us of the importance of honesty about our health and the need to respect others' conditions. For instance, if a friend has a contagious illness, we might need to take special precautions to protect ourselves and others.

Topics

• history
• kingship
• disease
• burial practices
• royalty
• leadership

Related Verses

• 2 Kings 15:5
• 2 Chronicles 26:19
• Leviticus 13:45-46
• Luke 17:12-14
• John 9:1-7

Frequently Asked Questions

Why was Uzziah buried separately from the other kings?

Uzziah was buried separately because he had leprosy, a highly contagious disease at the time, which led to his isolation and a special burial location.

What does it mean that Uzziah 'slept with his fathers'?

This phrase means that Uzziah died and joined his ancestors in death, a common expression in ancient Hebrew texts to describe someone passing away.

How does Jotham's kingship begin?

Jotham became king immediately after his father Uzziah died, following the line of succession in the royal family.

What can we learn about leprosy from this verse?

This verse highlights the societal stigma and fear associated with leprosy, which led to the segregation of those affected, even a king like Uzziah.