The long reign of Uzziah [also known as Azariah] in the land of Judah and Benjamin was characterized by a prosperity greater than that of any other ruler since the death of Solomon, nearly two centuries before. For many years the king ruled with discretion. Under the blessing of Heaven his armies regained some of the territory that had been lost in former years. Cities were rebuilt and fortified, and the position of the nation among the surrounding peoples was greatly strengthened. Commerce revived, and the riches of the nations flowed into Jerusalem. Uzziah's name "spread far abroad; for he was marvellously helped, till he was strong." 2 Chronicles 26:15.

Under Uzzijas (også kaldet Azarja) lange regering i Judas og Benjamins land var der en sådan velstand, som landet ikke havde oplevet under nogen konge, siden Salomo døde næsten to hundrede år tidligere, Kongen styrede klogt i mange år, Himmelen stod ham bi, og hans hære generobrede en del af det landområde, som var gået tabt nogle år tidligere. Han genopbyggede og befæstede forskellige byer, og landet styrkede sin stilling blandt nabofolkene. Handelen tog et opsving, og der strømmede rigdomme fra mange lande til Jerusalem. Uzzijas "ry nåede viden om, thi på underfuld måde blev han hjulpet til stor magt". 2Krøn. 26,15.