2 Kings 15:3 notes that Azariah (Uzziah) did what was right in the eyes of the Lord, similar to his father Amaziah as mentioned in 2 Kings 14:3. Both kings are noted for their partial obedience, as they did not remove the high places.
2 Kings 15:5 describes how the Lord struck King Azariah with leprosy. 2 Chronicles 26:19-21 provides more detail, explaining that this was a result of his pride and unlawful act of burning incense in the temple.
Thematic focusJudgment, Pride, Consequences of Sin.
2 Kings 15:12 references the fulfillment of the Lord's promise to Jehu that his descendants would sit on the throne of Israel to the fourth generation, as initially promised in 2 Kings 10:30.
Thematic focusFulfillment of Prophecy, Divine Promise.
2 Kings 15:19 mentions Pul, king of Assyria, coming against the land, leading Menahem to pay tribute. This is similar to the earlier event in 2 Kings 12:17-18, where Jehoash of Judah paid tribute to Hazael of Aram to avoid conflict.
Thematic focusTribute, Political Maneuvering, Foreign Threats.
2 Kings 15:29 describes the Assyrian king Tiglath-Pileser capturing parts of Israel. 1 Chronicles 5:26 also records this event, noting the exile of the Reubenites, Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh.