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Uzziah

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Uzziah (ŭzī`ə), in the Bible, king of Judah, son and successor of Amaziah. He rebuilt Elath, port on the Gulf of Aqaba. He was stricken with leprosy after usurping the duties of high priest. He was succeeded by Jotham. He is referred to as Ozias in the Gospel of St. Matthew.
Uzziah
king of Judah assumed priests’ function of burning incense; punished with leprosy. [O.T.: II Chronicles 26:16–19]
See : Arrogance
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There is also a stone epitaph that refers to King Uzziah, one of the kings of David's line (2 Kings 15).
The Dead Sea Scrolls: an exhibit by Burn, Nick / Catholic Insight
Again, the commission is specific; Isaiah's ministry is to take place in the year King Uzziah died (v.
Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany February 8, 2004 by Currents in Theology and Mission
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