So Uzziah slept with his fathers, and they buried him with his fathers in the field of the burial which belonged to the kings; for they said, He is a leper: and Jotham his son reigned in his stead.
So Uzziah died and was buried with his ancestors in the burial field that belonged to the kings. However, they said, 'He has leprosy,' so Jotham his son became king in his place.
This verse describes King Uzziah's death and burial, noting that even though he was buried in the royal cemetery, his leprosy was still remembered, and his son Jotham took over as king.
📚 Historical Context
King Uzziah (also called Azariah) ruled Judah for 52 years and was initially a godly and successful king. However, in his pride, he unlawfully entered the temple to burn incense, which was reserved only for priests, and God struck him with leprosy as punishment. Because of his skin condition, he lived in isolation for the rest of his reign while his son Jotham handled royal duties.
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