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at the age of sixteen, and he ruled in Jerusalem for fifty-two years. His mother was Jecoliah from Jerusalem.
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Following the example of his father, he did what was pleasing to the Lord.
4
But the pagan places of worship were not destroyed, and the people continued to offer sacrifices and burn incense there.
5
The Lord struck Uzziah with a dreaded skin disease that stayed with him the rest of his life. He lived in a separate house, relieved of all duties, while his son Jotham governed the country.
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Everything else that Uzziah did is recorded in [The History of the Kings of Judah.]