As Lot's wife was a standing testimony to the judgment of God, so is Uzziah. The king wilfully went against the command of God in offering incense, which the priests alone were authorised to do (Num 18:7). Note the steps of his pride—
1. A description of pride. "His heart was lifted up" (2Ch 26:16).
2. The outcome of pride. "Transgressed" (2Ch 26:16).
3. The presumption of pride. "Went in" &c. (2Ch 26:16).
4. The anger of pride. "Wroth" (2Ch 26:19).
5. The smiting of pride. "Smitten" (2Ch 26:20).
6. The shame of pride. "Hasted also" (2Ch 26:20).
7. The separation of pride. "Cut off" (2Ch 26:21).
8. The isolation of pride. "A leper" (2Ch 26:23).