2Chronicles 27

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