II Kings 15:5
The Scripture
(5) And the LORD smote the king, so that he was a leper unto the day of his death, and dwelt in a several house. And Jotham the king's son was over the house, judging the people of the land.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
Azariah (Uzziah) reigned in Judah but was struck with leprosy for entering the temple, while Israel saw a rapid and violent succession of kings—Zachariah, Shallum, Menahem, Pekahiah, and Pekah—many of whom were murdered by their successors. During this period Tiglath-pileser of Assyria began carrying Israelites into captivity.
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II Samuel 3:29II Chronicles 26:16II Chronicles 26:17II Chronicles 26:18II Chronicles 26:19II Chronicles 26:20Job 34:19II Kings 5:27Numbers 12:10II Kings 7:3Leviticus 13:46Numbers 12:14
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