Why did King Uzziah become a leper for the remainder of his life?
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Correct answer: He entered the Temple to burn incense on the altar
In his pride, Uzziah attempted to perform a priestly duty reserved for the descendants of Aaron. While he was raging at the priests who tried to stop him, leprosy broke out on his forehead in the presence of the Lord.
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