John Gill's Bible Commentary Ver. 3. And he did that which was right in the sight of the Lord , etc.] At the beginning of his reign, and in an external way: according to all that his father Amaziah had done ; who did not do what he did as David, sincerely and cordially, ( 2 Kings 14:3 2 Chronicles 25:2).
Matthew Henry Commentary
Verses 1-7 - Uzziah did for the most part that which was right. It was happy for the kingdom that a good reign was a long one.
Original Hebrew ויעשׂ6213 הישׁר3477 בעיני5869 יהוה3068 ככל3605 אשׁר834 עשׂה6213 אמציהו558 אביו׃1