2 Chronicles 26:22

Now the rest of the acts of Uzziah, first and last, did Isaiah the prophet, the son of Amoz, write.

Now the rest {H3499} of the acts {H1697} of Uzziah {H5818}, first {H7223} and last {H314}, did Isaiah {H3470} the prophet {H5030}, the son {H1121} of Amoz {H531}, write {H3789}.

Other activities of 'Uziyahu, from beginning to end, were recorded by Yesha'yahu the prophet, the son of Amotz.

As for the rest of the acts of Uzziah, from beginning to end, they are recorded by the prophet Isaiah son of Amoz.

Now the rest of the acts of Uzziah, first and last, did Isaiah the prophet, the son of Amoz, write.

Commentary

Context of 2 Chronicles 26:22

This verse serves as a concluding statement to the extensive record of King Uzziah's long and impactful reign over Judah, detailed in 2 Chronicles chapter 26. Uzziah, also known as Azariah in 2 Kings, began his rule at the young age of sixteen and reigned for 52 years. His early years were marked by devotion to God, leading to prosperity, military strength, and significant building projects. However, his success ultimately led to pride, causing him to usurp the priestly function by attempting to burn incense in the temple, for which he was struck with leprosy (2 Chronicles 26:16-21). This verse acts as a historical note, indicating that a more comprehensive account of his life was penned by the renowned prophet Isaiah.

Key Themes and Messages

  • Divine Record-Keeping: The verse highlights the meticulous way in which significant events and the lives of God's chosen leaders were documented, often by contemporary figures of spiritual authority. This underscores the historical reliability and divine oversight of biblical narratives.
  • Prophet as Historian: It reveals that prophets like Isaiah had roles beyond delivering God's spoken word; they also served as chroniclers of their times, recording the "first and last" acts of kings. This demonstrates the multifaceted nature of prophetic ministry in ancient Israel.
  • Interconnectedness of Biblical Books: This verse explicitly links the historical narrative of 2 Chronicles with the prophetic ministry of Isaiah, whose book begins by stating he prophesied during the reigns of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah (Isaiah 1:1). It shows how various parts of the biblical canon are historically intertwined.

Linguistic Insights

The phrase "first and last" (Hebrew: ri'shonim v'acharonim) is a common Hebrew idiom signifying a complete or comprehensive account, from beginning to end. It suggests that Isaiah's record covered the entirety of Uzziah's reign, from his initial righteous acts to his later downfall. The mention of "Isaiah the prophet, the son of Amoz," provides a clear and authoritative attribution, grounding the historical record in a well-known and respected figure of that era.

Significance and Application

2 Chronicles 26:22 reinforces the historical foundation of the biblical account. It assures the reader that the information about Uzziah's reign, while summarized in Chronicles, was drawn from or corroborated by detailed records kept by a prominent prophet. For us today, it serves as a reminder of:

  • The Value of History: Just as God deemed it important for the lives of His leaders to be recorded, we too can learn valuable lessons from history—both from successes and failures like Uzziah's.
  • God's Sovereignty in Documentation: The fact that a prophet was tasked with this historical work suggests that even the recording of human events is part of God's overarching plan to convey truth and instruction to His people.
  • The Credibility of Scripture: The cross-referencing to other reliable historical sources, even if those specific writings are not preserved in the biblical canon, strengthens the credibility of the Bible's narrative. It implies a larger body of contemporary records underpinning the biblical accounts.
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Cross-References

  • Isaiah 1:1

    ¶ The vision of Isaiah the son of Amoz, which he saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, [and] Hezekiah, kings of Judah.

  • Isaiah 6:1

    ¶ In the year that king Uzziah died I saw also the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and his train filled the temple.

  • 2 Chronicles 9:29

    Now the rest of the acts of Solomon, first and last, [are] they not written in the book of Nathan the prophet, and in the prophecy of Ahijah the Shilonite, and in the visions of Iddo the seer against Jeroboam the son of Nebat?

  • 2 Chronicles 12:15

    Now the acts of Rehoboam, first and last, [are] they not written in the book of Shemaiah the prophet, and of Iddo the seer concerning genealogies? And [there were] wars between Rehoboam and Jeroboam continually.
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