Matthew 1:9
And Ozias begat Joatham; and Joatham begat Achaz; and Achaz begat Ezekias;
Original Language Analysis
ἐγέννησεν
begat
G1080
ἐγέννησεν
begat
Strong's:
G1080
Word #:
3 of 15
to procreate (properly, of the father, but by extension of the mother); figuratively, to regenerate
τὸν
G3588
τὸν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
4 of 15
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἐγέννησεν
begat
G1080
ἐγέννησεν
begat
Strong's:
G1080
Word #:
8 of 15
to procreate (properly, of the father, but by extension of the mother); figuratively, to regenerate
τὸν
G3588
τὸν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
9 of 15
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἐγέννησεν
begat
G1080
ἐγέννησεν
begat
Strong's:
G1080
Word #:
13 of 15
to procreate (properly, of the father, but by extension of the mother); figuratively, to regenerate
Historical Context
Uzziah reigned approximately 792-740 BC during a period of relative prosperity in Judah. His reign overlapped with several prophets including Isaiah, who received his commission in the year Uzziah died (Isaiah 6:1).
Questions for Reflection
- How does Uzziah's tragic end warn against presumption and pride in approaching God?
- In what ways does Christ fulfill the role of the perfect King that all earthly kings failed to be?
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Analysis & Commentary
Uzziah (also called Azariah) experienced both God's blessing and judgment. Though he began well, his pride led to presumptuous worship and God struck him with leprosy (2 Chronicles 26). Yet the messianic line continued through him, showing that God's purposes transcend individual failures. Christ would be the King who perfectly obeyed where all others failed.