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2 Chronicles 26:2

2 Chronicles 26:1 kjv — Then all the people of Judah took Uzziah, who was sixteen years old, and made him king in the room of his father Amazia…

King James Version

"Then all the people of Judah took Uzziah, who was sixteen years old, and made him king in the room of his father Amaziah."

— 2 Chronicles 26:1, King James Version

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2 Chronicles 26 — Context

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Then all the people of Judah took Uzziah, who was sixteen years old, and made him king in the room of his father Amaziah.

2

He built Eloth, and restored it to Judah, after that the king slept with his fathers.

3

Sixteen years old was Uzziah when he began to reign, and he reigned fifty and two years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name also was Jecoliah of Jerusalem.

4

And he did that which was right in the sight of the Lord, according to all that his father Amaziah did.

2 Chronicles 26:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 26:1 say?
2 Chronicles 26:1 in the King James Version reads: “Then all the people of Judah took Uzziah, who was sixteen years old, and made him king in the room of his father Amaziah.”
Where is 2 Chronicles 26:1 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 26:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 26, verse 1.
Who wrote 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 2 Chronicles about?
2 Chronicles narrates Solomon's reign and the kings of Judah down to the exile, with particular emphasis on the temple and faithful worship. It ends with Cyrus's decree authorizing the return — a note of hope for a people just home from Babylon.
What are the major themes of 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles explores themes including Temple, Worship, Faithful Kings, Reform, Return. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Chronicles 26:1.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 26:1 in?
2 Chronicles 26:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Chronicles 26:1?
2 Chronicles 26:1 reads (KJV): “Then all the people of Judah took Uzziah, who was sixteen years old, and made him king in the room of his father Amaziah.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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