The Story of Man - Israel Goes To War With The Jews - Basil Wolverton - May 1970

Basil Wolverton

UZZIAH, KING OF JUDAH, changed by his growing attitude of self-importance, unwisely started to take over a priestly function at the temple. (II Chronicles 26:1-16.) Warned by Azariah the high priest that the king would displease God by this act, Uzziah was so angered that he was hardly aware of a sudden quivering in the floor. A King Not Above God "It would take more than all of you to get me out of here before I choose to leave!" Uzziah snapped. "And why should God be displeased with me?" "None but a son of Aaron the Levite should burn incense in this sanctuary," Azariah pointed out. "You will surely bring down the wrath of God for disobeying His laws!" (II Chronicles 26:17-18.) The priests, moving toward Uzziah, nodded in assent. This made the angry king even more upset. - Information Supplied By: Herbert W Armstrong Library