2 Chronicles 26:23

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Since Uzziah had leprosy, he could not be buried in the royal tombs. Instead, he was buried in a nearby cemetery that the kings owned. His son Jotham then became king.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 21:20

Jehoram was thirty-two years old when he became king, and he ruled eight years from Jerusalem. He died, and no one even felt sad. He was buried in Jerusalem, but not in the royal tombs.

2 Chronicles 26:18

and said, “Your Majesty, this isn't right! You are not allowed to burn incense to the LORD. That must be done only by priests who are descendants of Aaron. You will have to leave! You have sinned against the LORD, and so he will no longer bless you.”

2 Chronicles 27:1

Jotham was twenty-five years old when he became king of Judah, and he ruled from Jerusalem for sixteen years. Jerushah his mother was the daughter of Zadok.

2 Chronicles 28:27

Ahaz died and was buried in Jerusalem, but not in the royal tombs. His son Hezekiah then became king.

2 Chronicles 33:20

Manasseh died and was buried near the palace, and his son Amon became king.

Isaiah 6:1

In the year that King Uzziah died, I had a vision of the LORD. He was on his throne high above, and his robe filled the temple.