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Barnes' Notes on 2 Chronicles 26:20

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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Death was denounced by the Law against those who invaded the office of the priest; and death had been the actual punishment of Korah and his company. Uzziah feared lest from him also the extreme penalty should be exacted, and therefore hasted to quit the sacred building where his bare presence was a capital crime. return to 'Top of Page'
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