Did David ever seek Gods guidance about marriage? So along with the whole nation of Judah, a young man named Isaiah was facing an uncertain and fearful future as he went into Jerusalems temple one day to try to find hope and reassurance by worshiping God. Here it is evidently designed as a representation of a large, flowing robe, that filled all the most holy part of the temple. We dont know what is going to come around the corner. People Listen In Different Wayscan You Reach All Of Them? The Divine Majesty as he subsisteth in three persons, as may be gathered both from the plural number us, used of this Lord, Isaiah 6:8, and comparing other scriptures; for God the Father is described as sitting upon a throne, Daniel 7:9,13, and elsewhere; and the glory of God here manifested is said to be Christs glory, John 12:41, and the words of the Lord here following are said to be spoken by the Holy Ghost, Acts 28:25. 2Above him stood the seraphim. If Isaiahs prophecies are recorded chronologically, it appears that the first five chapters were written during the early part of his ministry. 2 Chron. I saw - That is, he saw in a "vision;" see the Introduction, Section 7. God graciously shows what is true He is on the throne and His robe fills where Isaiah is. At that point, Isaiah became the prophet of the restored temple. Uzziah was made a king by the people at the age of sixteen after his father was murdered. All the people of Judah took Uzziah, who was 16 years old, and made him king. See 2Chronicles 26:1, 2Kings 14:21. We have to choose this day who were going to serve. Can God get things done? 4 At the sound of their voices the doorposts and thresholds shook and the temple was filled with smoke. We read about a vision that Isaiah has, and we have information about this vision when it occurs and what was visible. So God called Isaiah, whose name is derived from yasha, to save, and is thus a type of Yeshua (salvation). Will we return to a period of prosperity? God had received them unto Himself in glory. "When he was strong his heart was lifted up, to his destruction" (2 Chronicles 26:16). The church has also changed. Thus, as we read in Isa 5:4, 8-23, Israel produced horrible fruit that was worthless. This, the fifty-third chapter of Isaiah, is all about Jesus Christ and is a theological powerhouse in its incorporation of sin and Christ's atoning sacrifice for sin. He saw the LORD ALMIGHTY seated on a throne; He was high and elevated, a majestic ambiance. It is only 14 generations, because the four kings of Judah above were expunged from the record. The book-to-blog version of the book I co-authored with Dr. Stephen J. Godfrey on creationism, paleontology, and biblical interpretation. Subscribe to a study package to unlock the ESV Study Bible, the interactive Knowing the Bible study series, the Preaching the Word commentary series, and more. 20For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, nhave been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world,1 in the things that have been made. You may want to look for further items of interest by using the resources below: the search bar; the lists of posts; and the list of categories. We thought we didnt need God anymore. The King of kings was seated on His throne, and on the right hand and on the left were the angel-armies of the host of heaven, chanting their hymns of praise. The Talmud [Yevamot 49b] says that he suffered martyrdom by being sawn in two under the orders of Manasseh. It took place when King Uzziah (aka Azariah) died. Visions often occur in the other prophets: in Isaiah there is only this one, and it is marked by characteristic clearness and simplicity. And the vision of the seraphim is in accordance with this. 1. But this glimpse of Gods power and presence also leads Isaiah to an awful realization about himself. Moses was hindered until he was 80 years of age and was sent only when those seeking his life had died (Exodus 4:19). His mother's name was Jecoliah of Jerusalem. 18For kthe wrath of God lis revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth. 2023 God's Kingdom Ministries. It is significant that Isaiahs first work as a writer was to write the history of Uzziahs reign (2Chronicles 26:22). He wants all of us and He regains and rules, both now and forevermore. Who saw the Lord when King Uzziah died? Some, as Aben Ezra, would have this to be the beginning of the prophecy of Isaiah, because of the mission of the prophet in it; but others rightly observe, that this mission respects not the prophecy in general, but the particular reproof the prophet was sent to give to the Jews herein mentioned. You know, during the first census that took place during the reign of Emperor Augustus. He also built infrastructure and promoted agriculture. Years later, John saw a vision of a throne in heaven, with One seated on the throne (c.f. Victorious in war, he was also successful in the arts of peaceful industry. Son of Uzziah (above). But Uzziah became prideful and sinned against God by burning incense in the temple, which was the duty of the priests. Your email address will not be published. David was hindered from entering his call as king until Saul died. 3 And one cried unto another, and said, Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord of hosts: the whole earth is full of his glory. The Year That King Uzziah Died by Carter Conlon Watch The Video Below The Year That King Uzziah Died by Carter Conlon Watch on Some have supposed that this vision was represented as appearing in the "heavens." He lived in a separate house and was excluded from all people. [Calmet] 758 (Common Chronology). Charismatic. when Quirinius was governor of Syria When we have remarkable experiences, our minds tend to connect them to other things In verse 1, we see that Isaiah saw the Lord the year King Uzziah died. They lived lives of conflict and calculation and sought what was best for themselves only. Why was Moses not allowed to enter the Promised Land? He also loved the soil (2 Chron 26:10), revealing how he is not just a military man. Uzziah started out knowing the fear of the Lord but as he grew older, though he didnt turn to other gods and idols, he approached God with carelessness and a lack of fear. His train filled the temple.The word for temple is that which expresses its character as the palace of the great King. He was considered a good king, in that he did what was right in the sight of God. See 2Chronicles 26:23, 2Chronicles 27:1-9, 2Kings 15:32-38. 6In the year that sKing Uzziah died I tsaw the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up; and the train1 of his robe filled the temple. ( Isaiah 6:1)KJV. He had prophesied about ten years before this, in the reign of Uzziah; and only this vision was in the reign of Jotham; the next prophecy was delivered out in the reign of Ahaz, Isaiah 7:1 and others in the time of Hezekiah; and the date of this vision is only mentioned, to observe the order of the visions, agreeably to Isaiah 1:1 and moreover it may be observed from hence, that kings must die as well as others; but the King of kings ever lives, he is the living God, and the everlasting King, as follows: I saw also the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up; not God essentially considered, whose essence is not to be seen; but personally, Father, Son, and Spirit, for all the three Persons appear in this vision, Isaiah 6:3 particularly Christ, as, is clear from John 12:41 who is the "Adonai", or Lord; he is Lord of all, of all men, even of the greatest among them, and of all the angels in heaven, and of the church of God, by his Father's gift, by his own purchase, in right of marriage, and through the conquest of his grace. And this was the truth embodied for Isaiah in the long robe and train. Hence, Isaiah was seeing the exalted Christ, to whom the world was to be subjected, as Paul tells us in 1 Cor. Filled the temple - Probably, the most holy place only is intended. Everyones calling was established long before they actually were called to minister in a practical manner. wealth, in our goodness has been called into question. VS 6:1-2 - "1 In the year of King Uzziah's death, I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, lofty and exalted, with the train of His robe filling the temple.2 Seraphim stood above Him, each having six wings; with two he covered his face, and with two he covered his feet, and with two he flew .". As we read about Uzziahs life, it teaches us that we cannot be flippant and need to be cautious when iwe approach God. 7And he btouched my mouth and said: Behold, this has touched your lips; your guilt is taken away, and your sin atoned for.. He was a prophet. 2 Chron 26:6-15 also details for us his military conquests and victories, especially against the traditional enemies of the people of God the Philistines. He lived to see the fall of Israel and the deportation of the Israelites to Assyria, and he prophesied of their "return" to God (through repentance). In John 1:18, it is said, 'No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, who is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared him.' He died in 740 BC and was credited with longevity in his reign due to his 'doing right in the sight of the LORD' ( 2 Chron. His Understanding the Books of the Bible study guide series is keyed to this format. 25:27), and his 16-year-old son, Uzziah was placed upon the throne. I hope youve found what you were looking for. 2 Above him stood the seraphim. He warned both Israel and Judah of impending doom as a . "in a trance," or , "in the spirit"). They also wrestled with uncertainty and questions. The word "train" shulayv, properly signifies the skirt of a garment, or a robe; Exodus 28:33-34. 16 But when he became strong, his heart was so proud that he acted corruptly, and he was unfaithful to the Lord his God, for he entered the temple of the Lord to burn incense on the altar of incense. So the Old Testament tells us that after Joram's blasphemy, Ahaziah ruled for 1 year (2 Kings 8:26), Athaliah ruled for six years (2 Kings 11:1-3), Jehoash ruled for 40 years (2 Kings 12:1), and Amaziah ruled for 29 years (2 Kings 14:2). They were going to worship and still did what they had to do. What is the effect of Isaiah seeing what he saw? Vision of Jehovah in His Temple. It was actually three generations, but if we include Athaliahs six-year reign, it was four monarchs total. Isaiah 6:1. (a) God does not show himself to man in his majesty but according as man's capacity to comprehend him, that is, by visible signs as John the Baptist saw the Holy Spirit in the form of a dove. He was a prophet. They were not performing new forms of worship, but were doing the old forms with hearts that were far from him. Son of Jotham (above). Isaiah 's Message. First, you must know that weve become our own Uzziah. If success makes us feel that God loves us, does that mean God does not love those who fail? These phases serve as training grounds for the next phase as we grow and learn. Isaiah 6:3 1 In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lifted up, and the train of His robe filled the temple. Clearly, there is something important about King Uzziahs reign and therefore, his death. Instead of having his eyes on God, Isaiah had been trusting in the king. Isaiah is outside, near the altar in front of the temple. Weve forsaken the principle this country was founded on: In God, we trust. 19For what can be mknown about God is plain to them, because God has shown it to them. Try. Are you able to imagine that you are a success because you were marvelously helped? Isaiah 6:1 In the year that king Uzziah died I saw also the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and his train filled the temple. 1 However Uzziah's success made him prideful and that led to his downfall. John quotes the words in this chapter, Isaiah 6:10, as applicable to Jesus Christ, and then adds John 12:41, 'these things said Esaias when he saw his glory, and spake of him.'. 6 In the year that s King Uzziah died I t saw the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up; and the train 1 of his robe filled the temple. The large, full, magnificent robe seemed to fill up the entire holy of holies. In our moments of uncertainty and confusion. How ironic that Isaiah saw a vision of the pure, immortal, divine King in His house/temple in the very year the impure human king died! a. Uzziah's reign was 52 years in the middle of the 8th century BC, and Isaiah must have begun his ministry a few years before Uzziah's death, probably in the 740s BC.He may have been contemporary for some years with Manasseh. What will happen to Israel now, surrounded by many hostile nations? Suddenly he passes, as St. Paul afterwards passed, under the influence of like surroundings (Acts 22:17), into a state of ecstatic trance, and as though the veil of the Temple was withdrawn, he saw the vision of the glory of the Lord, as Moses (Exodus 24:10) and Micaiah of old had seen it (1Kings 22:19), as in more recent times it had appeared to Amos (9:1). Had it been after it, the first year of king Jotham would have been the more natural formula. Do you want to be where God is? As a result of this incident, Uzziah ends up being excluded and Jotham had to rule. Isaiah's Vision of the Lord 6 In the year that s King Uzziah died I t saw the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up; and the train 1 of his robe filled the temple. America became arrogant in its power and strength. Thank you! 12. The Lord - In the original here the word is not yehovah but 'adonay; see the notes at Isaiah 1:24. His passing contributed to the call of the prophet Isaiah: In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the LORD sitting on a throne (Isaiah 6:1). "In the year that king Uzziah died I saw also the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and his train filled the temple. It was the year King Uzziah died. Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers, Keil and Delitzsch Biblical Commentary on the Old Testament. It may be because the lips express, and thus make evident, a persons innermost thoughts and intentions. Required fields are marked *. (4). The title of this chapter, in the Arabic version, is remarkable; according to which, this chapter contains the vision which Isaiah, the son of Amos, saw three years, or, as others affirm, thirty years, after prophecy was taken from him. 12 and the Lord removes people far away. Q. What else do we know about the latter period of King Uzziahs reign? If you have a question, please use the link at the top left of this page to reach the comment box. It is remarkable, also, that it is not the "usual" appearance of God in the temple to which he refers. We are meant to take notice of the contrast between the leprous king and the glorious King. It is in this setting that God meets His people. Jerome says, that this vision was designed to represent the doctrine of the Trinity. God did not delight in what we do alone, but also in how we do it. Uzziah and Jotham are said to have done right in the sight of the Lord. 26:5). Ahaz. He attempted to burn incense in the Temple, an act restricted to priests. This cleansing of Isaiah's mouth symbolically cleansed the source of iniquity. But this moment is a subjective experience of an objective reality. Why was only Miriam punished with leprosy when she and Aaron rebelled against Moses? is the heavenly antitype of the earthly throne which was formed by the ark of the covenant; and the "temple" (hecal: lit., a spacious hall, the name given to the temple as the palace of God the King) is the temple in heaven, as in Psalm 11:4; Psalm 18:7; Psalm 29:9, and many other passages. Uzziah is that which youve put in a place of trust above God. The thing that makes everything find its proper place is if we encounter God. There is a striking contrast between Uzziah and Isaiah. Even in the time of war, as long as he is in the temple, he knows that he is secure. Isaiah's vision was situated in real time. In the year Uzziah died, there was an empty throne, but even before that, the fire was already raging. In our day, will we have 81 who can stand up against a leader and point out how he has disobeyed Gods word? Isaiah sets the scene for us in Isa 6:1. In Isaiahs vision, he uses the Lord to describe what he saw. This itself is worth for us to stop. Everything in history and time is in His hands. Is he worthy of worship, not just in religious life but in the day to day life? We thought we were invincible; we thought we, as a nation, were like a god. He Instead of having his eyes on God, Isaiah had been trusting in the king. 'In the year that King Uzziah died I saw also the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and His train filled the temple.'--ISAIAH vi. Isaiah sees our Lord sitting upon a throne and the whole earth . We need to live in a way that reflects the fear of the Lord. 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