2 Chronicles 27
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1Jotham was twenty-five years old when he began to reign, and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Jerushah the daughter of Zadok. 2He did that which was right in Yahweh’s eyes, according to all that his father Uzziah had done. However he didn’t enter into Yahweh’s temple. The people still acted corruptly. 3He built the upper gate of Yahweh’s house, and he built much on the wall of Ophel. 4Moreover he built cities in the hill country of Judah, and in the forests he built fortresses and towers. 5He also fought with the king of the children of Ammon, and prevailed against them. The children of Ammon gave him the same year one hundred talents of silver, ten thousand cors of wheat, and ten thousand cors of barley. The children of Ammon also gave that much to him in the second year, and in the third. 6So Jotham became mighty, because he ordered his ways before Yahweh his God. 7Now the rest of the acts of Jotham, and all his wars, and his ways, behold, they are written in the book of the kings of Israel and Judah. 8He was five and twenty years old when he began to reign, and reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem. 9Jotham slept with his fathers, and they buried him in David’s city; and Ahaz his son reigned in his place.
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“And Jotham became mighty, because he ordered his ways before the Lord his God.”
2 Chronicles 27:6
Summary
2 Chronicles chapter 27 describes the reign of Jotham, king of Judah, who began to rule at the age of 25 and reigned for 16 years. Jotham is noted for his righteous leadership, following in the ways of his father, Uzziah, especially in building the kingdom and fortifying cities. He also initiated construction projects and maintained a robust military presence, contributing to the stability of Judah during his reign. However, despite his faithful actions, the people did not turn back to God, which indicates that true spiritual reform was lacking during his kingship. Jotham's faithfulness stands in contrast to the people's unfaithfulness, highlighting the complexity of leadership that includes both individual righteousness and collective responsibility. The chapter also emphasizes the importance of humility before God. Jotham prospered because he directed his ways before the Lord, signifying the biblical principle that true success comes from aligning one's life with God's will. The chapter concludes with a brief overview of Jotham's life and reign, indicating that he was honored for his accomplishments but also serving as a reminder that spiritual fervor is essential for national well-being. Moreover, the underlying themes of faithfulness and the consequences of collective sin serve to teach future generations about the significance of covenant fidelity. The historical context serves as a lesson for contemporary readers, urging them to evaluate their own faithfulness in their relationship with God and its impact on society as a whole.
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