2 Chronicles 26:17
2 Chronicles 26:17 in Multiple Translations
Then Azariah the priest, along with eighty brave priests of the LORD, went in after him.
And Azariah the priest went in after him, and with him fourscore priests of the LORD, that were valiant men:
And Azariah the priest went in after him, and with him fourscore priests of Jehovah, that were valiant men:
And Azariah the priest went in after him, with eighty of the Lord's priests, who were strong men;
Azariah the priest went in after him, with eighty brave priests of the Lord.
And Azariah the Priest went in after him, and with him foure score Priests of the Lord, valiant men.
And Azariah the priest goeth in after him, and with him priests of Jehovah eighty, sons of valour,
Azariah the priest went in after him, and with him eighty priests of the LORD, who were valiant men.
And Azariah the priest went in after him, and with him eighty priests of the LORD, that were valiant men:
And immediately Azarias the priest going in after him, and with him fourscore priests of the Lord, most valiant men,
Azariah the Supreme Priest and 80 other brave priests followed him into the temple.
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2 Chronicles 26:17 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יָּבֹ֥א
אַחֲרָ֖י/ו
עֲזַרְיָ֣הוּ
הַ/כֹּהֵ֑ן
וְ/עִמּ֞/וֹ
כֹּהֲנִ֧ים
לַ/יהוָ֛ה
שְׁמוֹנִ֖ים
בְּנֵי
חָֽיִל
וַ/יָּבֹ֥א
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
אַחֲרָ֖י/ו
ʼachar
H310
after
Prep | Suff
עֲזַרְיָ֣הוּ
ʻĂzaryâh
H5838
Azariah
N-proper
הַ/כֹּהֵ֑ן
kôhên
H3548
priest
Art | N-ms
וְ/עִמּ֞/וֹ
ʻim
H5973
with
Conj | Prep | Suff
כֹּהֲנִ֧ים
kôhên
H3548
priest
N-mp
לַ/יהוָ֛ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
Prep | N-proper
שְׁמוֹנִ֖ים
shᵉmônîym
H8084
eighty
Adj
בְּנֵי
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
חָֽיִל
chayil
H2428
Helech
N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Chronicles 26:17
וַ/יָּבֹ֥א
bôwʼ
H935
"Lebo"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
אַחֲרָ֖י/ו
ʼachar
H310
"after"
Prep | Suff
Achar means backwards or after, used to describe something that happens later or in the rear. It is used in various senses in the Bible, including in 1 Kings 12:18.
Definition: 1) after the following part, behind (of place), hinder, afterwards (of time) 1a) as an adverb 1a1) behind (of place) 1a2) afterwards (of time) 1b) as a preposition 1b1) behind, after (of place) 1b2) after (of time) 1b3) besides 1c) as a conjunction 1c) after that 1d) as a substantive 1d1) hinder part 1e) with other prepositions 1e1) from behind 1e2) from following after
Usage: Occurs in 664 OT verses. KJV: after (that, -ward), again, at, away from, back (from, -side), behind, beside, by, follow (after, -ing), forasmuch, from, hereafter, hinder end, [phrase] out (over) live, [phrase] persecute, posterity, pursuing, remnant, seeing, since, thence(-forth), when, with. See also: Genesis 5:4; Exodus 18:2; Joshua 8:14.
עֲזַרְיָ֣הוּ
ʻĂzaryâh
H5838
"Azariah"
N-proper
Azariah was the name of nineteen different Israelites, including a king of Judah and a friend of Daniel who was renamed Abednego by King Nebuchadnezzar. His name means Jehovah has helped.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Dan.1.6; also called Abednego at Dan.2.49; 3.12,13,14,16,19,20,22,23,26,28,29,30; § Azariah = "Jehovah has helped" 1) son of king Amaziah of Judah and king of Judah himself for 52 years; also 'Uzziah' 2) the godly friend of Daniel who Nebuchadnezzar renamed Abednego; one of the three friends who with Daniel refused to make themselves unclean by eating food from the king's table which went against the dietary laws which God had given the Jews; also one of the three who were thrown into the fiery furnace for refusing to bow down to a graven image of Nebuchadnezzar and who were saved by the angel of the Lord 2a) also, 'Abednego' (H5664 or H5665) 3) son of Nathan and an officer of Solomon; perhaps David's grandson and Solomon's nephew 4) a prophet in the days of king Asa of Judah 5) son of king Jehoshaphat of Judah and brother to 5 6) another son of king Jehoshaphat of Judah and brother to 4 7) a priest, son of Ahimaaz, grandson of Zadok and high priest in the reign of king Solomon 8) the high priest in the reign of king Uzziah of Judah 9) a priest who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah; probably same as 18 10) a Kohathite Levite, father of Joel in the reign of king Hezekiah of Judah 11) a Merarite Levite, son of Jehalelel in the reign of king Hezekiah of Judah 12) a Kohathite Levite, son of Zephaniah and ancestor of Samuel the prophet 13) a Levite who helped Ezra in instructing the people in the law 14) son of Jeroham and one of the temple captains of Judah in the time of queen Athaliah; probably the same as 21 15) son of Maaseiah who repaired part of the wall of Jerusalem in the time of Nehemiah 16) one of the leaders who returned from Babylon with Zerubbabel 17) a man who assisted in the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem in the time of Nehemiah; probably the same as 10 18) son of Johanan, one of the captains of Ephraim in the reign of king Ahaz of Judah 19) a Judaite, son of Ethan of the sons of Zerah 20) a Judaite, son of Jehu of the family of the Jerahmeelites and descended from Jarha the Egyptian slave of Sheshan; probably one of the captains of the time of queen Athaliah and the same as 15 21) a priest, son of Hilkiah 22) a priest, son of Johanan 23) son of king Jehoram of Judah; probably clerical error for 'Ahaziah' 24) son of Meraioth 25) son of Hoshaiah and one of the proud men who confronted Jeremiah
Usage: Occurs in 44 OT verses. KJV: Azariah. See also: 1 Kings 4:2; 2 Chronicles 21:2; Jeremiah 43:2.
הַ/כֹּהֵ֑ן
kôhên
H3548
"priest"
Art | N-ms
In the Bible, a priest is a person who serves God and leads others in worship, like the Levitical priests in Exodus. They were responsible for making sacrifices and following God's laws. This term is also used to describe Jesus as a priest-king.
Definition: 1) priest, principal officer or chief ruler 1a) priest-king (Melchizedek, Messiah) 1b) pagan priests 1c) priests of Jehovah 1d) Levitical priests 1e) Zadokite priests 1f) Aaronic priests 1g) the high priest Aramaic equivalent: ka.hen (כָּהֵן "priest" H3549)
Usage: Occurs in 653 OT verses. KJV: chief ruler, [idiom] own, priest, prince, principal officer. See also: Genesis 14:18; Leviticus 13:33; Numbers 17:2.
וְ/עִמּ֞/וֹ
ʻim
H5973
"with"
Conj | Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means with or together, like when God is with his people in Exodus 33:14-15. It's used to describe accompaniment or association, and can also mean against or beside. The word is used to convey a sense of relationship or proximity between people or things.
Definition: 1) with 1a) with 1b) against 1c) toward 1d) as long as
Usage: Occurs in 919 OT verses. KJV: accompanying, against, and, as ([idiom] long as), before, beside, by (reason of), for all, from (among, between), in, like, more than, of, (un-) to, with(-al). See also: Genesis 3:6; Exodus 21:14; Deuteronomy 29:11.
כֹּהֲנִ֧ים
kôhên
H3548
"priest"
N-mp
In the Bible, a priest is a person who serves God and leads others in worship, like the Levitical priests in Exodus. They were responsible for making sacrifices and following God's laws. This term is also used to describe Jesus as a priest-king.
Definition: 1) priest, principal officer or chief ruler 1a) priest-king (Melchizedek, Messiah) 1b) pagan priests 1c) priests of Jehovah 1d) Levitical priests 1e) Zadokite priests 1f) Aaronic priests 1g) the high priest Aramaic equivalent: ka.hen (כָּהֵן "priest" H3549)
Usage: Occurs in 653 OT verses. KJV: chief ruler, [idiom] own, priest, prince, principal officer. See also: Genesis 14:18; Leviticus 13:33; Numbers 17:2.
לַ/יהוָ֛ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
Prep | N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
שְׁמוֹנִ֖ים
shᵉmônîym
H8084
"eighty"
Adj
This Hebrew word means eighty or eightieth, used in numbers and counting. It appears in the Bible to describe quantities and ages. In Genesis and other books, it is used to count people, animals, and years.
Definition: 1) eighty, fourscore 1a) eighty (as cardinal number) 1b) eightieth (as ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers
Usage: Occurs in 37 OT verses. KJV: eighty(-ieth), fourscore. See also: Genesis 5:25; 2 Kings 19:35; Psalms 90:10.
בְּנֵי
bên
H1121
"son"
N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
חָֽיִל
chayil
H2428
"Helech"
N-ms
This word represents strength, might, or power, whether physical, financial, or military. In the Bible, it's used to describe the strength of God or the wealth of a nation, as seen in Deuteronomy 8:17-18.
Definition: § Helech = "your army" a place near Arvad and Gammad
Usage: Occurs in 221 OT verses. KJV: able, activity, ([phrase]) army, band of men (soldiers), company, (great) forces, goods, host, might, power, riches, strength, strong, substance, train, ([phrase]) valiant(-ly), valour, virtuous(-ly), war, worthy(-ily). See also: Genesis 34:29; 2 Chronicles 13:3; Psalms 18:33.
Study Notes — 2 Chronicles 26:17
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- 2 Chronicles 26:17 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 26:17
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 26:17
- Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 26:17
- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 26:17
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 26:17
- Sermons on 2 Chronicles 26:17
Context — Uzziah Reigns in Judah
15And in Jerusalem he made skillfully designed devices to shoot arrows and catapult large stones from the towers and corners. So his fame spread far and wide, for he was helped tremendously until he became powerful.
16But when Uzziah became powerful, his arrogance led to his own destruction. He was unfaithful to the LORD his God, for he entered the temple of the LORD to burn incense on the altar of incense.
17Then Azariah the priest, along with eighty brave priests of the LORD, went in after him.
18They took their stand against King Uzziah and said, “Uzziah, you have no right to offer incense to the LORD. Only the priests, the descendants of Aaron, are consecrated to burn incense. Leave the sanctuary, for you have acted unfaithfully; you will not receive honor from the LORD God.” 19Uzziah, with a censer in his hand to offer incense, was enraged. But while he raged against the priests in their presence in the house of the LORD before the altar of incense, leprosy broke out on his forehead.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 1 Chronicles 6:10 | Johanan was the father of Azariah, who served as priest in the temple that Solomon built in Jerusalem, |
| 2 | 1 Chronicles 26:6 | Also to his son Shemaiah were born sons who ruled over their families because they were strong, capable men. |
| 3 | 1 Chronicles 12:28 | and Zadok, a mighty young man of valor, with 22 commanders from his own family. |
2 Chronicles 26:17 Summary
[This verse tells us about a brave priest named Azariah who, along with eighty other priests, stood up to King Uzziah for doing something he wasn't supposed to do. The king had entered the temple to burn incense, which was a job only for the priests, as we see in Numbers 18:1-7. Azariah and the priests showed great courage in confronting the king, and we can learn from their example about the importance of doing what is right, even if it's hard. This story also reminds us to respect the roles and responsibilities God gives to different people, as taught in Romans 12:3-8 and 1 Corinthians 12:12-31.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Azariah in 2 Chronicles 26:17?
Azariah was a brave priest of the LORD who, along with eighty other priests, confronted King Uzziah for his unfaithful actions, as seen in 2 Chronicles 26:17-18, similar to how the prophet Nathan confronted King David in 2 Samuel 12:1-14.
What was King Uzziah's mistake in 2 Chronicles 26:16-17?
King Uzziah's mistake was entering the temple of the LORD to burn incense on the altar of incense, which was a task reserved for the priests, as stated in Numbers 18:1-7 and reinforced in 2 Chronicles 26:18.
What can we learn from the bravery of the eighty priests in 2 Chronicles 26:17?
The bravery of the eighty priests teaches us the importance of standing up for what is right, even if it means confronting those in power, as seen in Acts 5:27-32 where the apostles refused to stop preaching about Jesus.
How does 2 Chronicles 26:17 relate to the concept of spiritual authority?
This verse highlights the importance of respecting spiritual authority, as the priests were willing to confront the king to maintain the integrity of their priestly duties, similar to how Jesus taught about true authority in Matthew 20:25-28.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need to stand up for what is right, even if it's difficult?
- How can I, like Azariah and the eighty brave priests, demonstrate courage in the face of opposition or challenge?
- What does this verse teach me about the importance of respecting spiritual authority and the roles God has given to different people in the church?
- In what ways can I apply the lesson of 2 Chronicles 26:17 to my own relationships and interactions with others, especially those in positions of power or authority?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 26:17
And Azariah the priest went in after him,.... To hinder him from doing it, and to persuade him to go out.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 26:17
And Azariah the priest went in after him, and with him fourscore priests of the LORD, that were valiant men: No JFB commentary on this verse.
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 26:17
2 Chronicles 26:17 And Azariah the priest went in after him, and with him fourscore priests of the LORD, [that were] valiant men:Ver. 17. That were valiant men.] Men of great strength and good mettle. Levites did great exploits when put upon it, as Exodus 32:26, &c. "They out of Zebulun, that handled the pen of the writer" - scribes and scholars - also bore arms in some cases.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 26:17
(17) Azariah the priest—i.e., the high priest, whose duty it would be to resist such an encroachment on sacerdotal functions. His name does not occur in the list (1 Chronicles 4:27-41). Valiant men.—Sons of valour (1 Chronicles 5:18), so called because they had the moral courage to oppose the king.
Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 26:17
17. Azariah the priest] i.e. the high-priest (2 Chronicles 26:20). He cannot be identified certainly with any priest in the list given 1 Chronicles 6:4-15 (5:30–41, Heb.).
Sermons on 2 Chronicles 26:17
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In Chains, Yet Free by Richard Wurmbrand | In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal story of visiting a Christian family who had experienced poverty and rejection. The children in the family had made a pact not to tell |