2 Chronicles 27
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 27 of 36
Chapter Summary
Jotham reigns well and prospers. He subdues the Ammonites. His reign. Ahaz reigns.
Key Hebrew Words
People & Context
King of Judah who did right, built much, and prevailed over Ammon by ordering his ways before Jehovah
Jotham's father, whose right conduct Jotham followed though he did not enter the temple
Jotham's son who reigned in his place after his burial in the city of David
Jotham's mother, daughter of Zadok, named in the reign formula
The sons of Ammon, subdued by Jotham, who paid him silver, wheat, and barley three years
Timeline
Jotham begins to reign, doing right in God's eyes, but correctly abstains from entering the temple, though the people act corruptly.
2 Chronicles 27:1-2Jotham builds the Upper Gate of the temple, the wall of Ophel, and fortresses in the hills and forests of Judah.
2 Chronicles 27:3-4Jotham defeats the Ammonites, forcing them to pay massive annual tribute in silver, wheat, and barley.
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