1. King Azariah son of Amaziah of Judah became king in the 27th year that Jeroboam was king of Israel.
2. Azariah was 16 years old when he began to rule. He ruled 52 years in Jerusalem. His mother was named Jecoliah of Jerusalem.
3. Azariah did what the Lord said was right, just as his father Amaziah had done.
4. But he did not destroy the high places. People still made sacrifices and burned incense in these places of worship.