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

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