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Amaziah and Uzziah. Uzziah’s reign. Began at 16 and lasted 52 years, but . . . Became king when Jehoash took Amaziah captive. Roughly the first 24 years of Uzziah’s reign counted also as the last 24 of Amaziah’s . At least for years 10-24, Uzziah and Amaziah were co-regents.
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Uzziah’s reign • Began at 16 and lasted 52 years, but . . . • Became king when Jehoash took Amaziah captive. • Roughly the first 24 years of Uzziah’s reign counted also as the last 24 of Amaziah’s. • At least for years 10-24, Uzziah and Amaziah were co-regents
Uzziah’s Reign • Jotham began to reign when Uzziah became a leper. • Roughly last twelve years of Uzziah’s reign were the first nine of Jotham’s • Uzziah was the only living king of Judah for only 16 years of his 52 year reign.
Prophets • Jonah. Early in the reign of Jeroboam II of Israel he went to the Assyrians. • Amos. During reigns of Uzziah in Judah and Jeroboam II in Israel. • Prophesied against both Judah and Israel for their reliance upon their wealth, rather than God. • Amos 6:1
Prophets • Hosea. During reign of Jeroboam II. • Prophesied against Israel’s spiritual adultery. • Isaiah. Began his ministry in last year of Uzziah’s reign. • Was active also through the reigns of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah. • Prophesied against wickedness of Judah • Greatest prophet of coming salvation
