1 Jotham was 25 years old when he began his reign, and he reigned for sixteen years in Jerusalem. His mother was Zadok’s daughter Jerusha. ISV — 2Chronicles 27:1
2 He practiced what the LORD considered to be right, just as his father Uzziah had done, even though he did not enter the Temple. Nevertheless, the people continued acting corruptly. ISV — 2Chronicles 27:2
3 Jotham a27:3 Lit. He constructed the Upper Gate of the LORD’s Temple and did extensive work on the wall of Ophel. b27:3 i.e. a ridge of hills in Jerusalem fortified for defense of the city ISV — 2Chronicles 27:3
4 He also built cities in the hill country of Judah, along with fortresses and guard towers in the forests. ISV — 2Chronicles 27:4
5 He launched a military excursion against the king of the Ammonites and defeated him. As a result, that year the Ammonites paid 100 talents c27:5 i.e. about 7,500 pounds, if this talent weighed about 75 pounds; but Babylonian era talents are known to have weighed as much as 130 pounds of silver in tribute, as well as 10,000 kors d27:5 i.e. about 60,000 bushels; the kor was a dry measure equal to about six bushels of wheat and 10,000 kors e27:5 The Heb. lacks kors of barley. The Ammonites continued to pay this same amount in tribute over the following two years. ISV — 2Chronicles 27:5
6 Jotham grew in power because he had determined to live his life in the presence of the LORD his God. ISV — 2Chronicles 27:6
7 The rest of the accomplishments of Jotham’s reign, including all of his military exploits and campaigns, are recorded in the book of the Kings of Israel and Judah. ISV — 2Chronicles 27:7
8 He started his reign at the age of 25 years and he reigned for sixteen years in Jerusalem. ISV — 2Chronicles 27:8
9 Then Jotham died, as had his fathers, and he was buried in the City of David. His son Ahaz became king in his place. ISV — 2Chronicles 27:9