2 Chronicles 26:22Now the rest of the acts of Uzziah, first and last, did Isaiah the prophet, the son of Amoz, write.
The setting
Jerusalem, Israel, ~740-700 BC. The prophet Isaiah, who witnessed Uzziah's downfall, carefully documents both the king's achievements and his tragic end for future generations.
The emotion here: careful reverence while recording painful truth
The original word
katab (כָּתַב) — to inscribe permanently, carve into stone or scroll for posterity
Why it matters
Isaiah likely began his prophetic ministry the year Uzziah died, making him eyewitness to this transition
Read with care
What most readers miss in 2 Chronicles 26:22
Isaiah wrote BOTH the good and bad of Uzziah — 'first and last' means complete, honest history
Common misconceptionPeople think biblical historians only recorded the good parts, but Chronicles specifically mentions that Isaiah wrote about Uzziah's failures too — ancient historians valued complete truth over sanitized legacy.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 2 Chronicles 26:22
Bible Genome reading
2 Chronicles 26:22 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
2 Chronicles 26:22 comes from the book of 2 Chronicles, written during the Divided Kingdom period. These words are attributed to Narrator. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 20% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include historical record, prophetic witness. Notable phrases: Isaiah the prophet; rest of the acts.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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