Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
2 Chronicles 26:1
CHAPTER XXVI
Uzziah, the son of Amaziah, succeeds; and begins his reign
piously and prosperously, which continued during the life of
Zechariah the prophet, 1-5.
He fights successfully against the Philistines, and takes and
dismantles some of their chief cities, 6;
prevails over the Arabians and Mehunims, 7;
and brings the Ammonites under tribute, 8.
He fortifies Jerusalem, and builds towers in different parts
of the country, and delights in husbandry, 9, 10.
An account of his military strength, warlike instruments, and
machines, 11-15.
He is elated with his prosperity, invades the priest's office,
and is smitten with the leprosy, 16-20.
He is obliged to abdicate the regal office, and dwell apart
from this people, his son Jotham acting as regent, 21.
His death and burial, 22, 23.
NOTES ON CHAP. XXVI
Verse 2 Chronicles 26:1. The people of Judah took Uzziah] They all agreed to place this son on his father's throne.