2 Chronicles 26: Group Study Handout

How to use: read 2 Chronicles 26 aloud together, then take the questions in order. One page is enough for an evening.

Overview

2 Chronicles 26 recounts the reign of King Uzziah, who became king of Judah at the age of sixteen. He strengthened Judah through military conquests and extensive building projects, including the fortification of Jerusalem. Uzziah sought the Lord during the days of the prophet Zechariah, leading to his success and prosperity.

Key verse

“But when he was strong, his heart was lifted up, so that he did corruptly, and he trespassed against Yahweh his God; for he went into Yahweh’s temple to burn incense on the altar of incense.”
2 Chronicles 26:16 (WEB)

Outline

2 Chronicles 26:1–2 Uzziah Becomes King
2 Chronicles 26:3–5 Uzziah's Faithfulness
2 Chronicles 26:6–8 Military Conquests
2 Chronicles 26:9–10 Fortifications and Agriculture
2 Chronicles 26:11–15 Military Organization and Technology
2 Chronicles 26:16–20 Downfall Due to Pride
2 Chronicles 26:21–23 Consequences of Disobedience

Discussion questions

In v5, what does Uzziah do that leads to his prosperity?
What actions does Uzziah take in v6 to strengthen Judah?
Uzziah's anger in v19: how does it connect to his response to the priests?
In v15, what does it mean that Uzziah was 'marvelously helped'?
When have you felt pride after a success, as Uzziah did in v16?

Go deeper

Passages that echo 2 Chronicles 26: 2 Chronicles 25, 2 Kings 15, 2 Chronicles 17.

Before next time: read 2 Chronicles 27.