2 Chronicles 27:1-28:16 BSB

L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Chronicles 27:1-9

THE REIGN OF JOTHAM (vv.1-9) Jotham's reign was comparatively short, just 16 years, and he died at 41years. He did what was right as his father had done, though he did not follow his father's bad example of entering the temple of the Lord. Yet in spite of his reign being better than most of the kings, the people still acted corruptly. This evil included their sacrificing in high places (2 Kings 15:35). Thus, though Jotham was personally faithful to the Lord, he did not have the spiritual... read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - 2 Chronicles 27:1-9

JEHORAM TO HEZEHIAH JEHORAM (2 Chronicles 21:0 ) Jehoshaphat followed Rehoboam’s example in arranging for his sons (2 Chronicles 21:3 ), but without the hoped-for result (2 Chronicles 21:4 ). Such a brother as Jehoram proved might be expected to act in his kingly capacity as verses five to seven testify. Elijah (2 Chronicles 21:12 ) may be mistaken of the transcribers for Elisha, as the former died earlier (2 Kings 2:0 ); unless we take the view in the margin that this was a “writing” he... read more

Joseph Parker

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - 2 Chronicles 27:1-9

Jotham Regarded As a Connecting-link 2 Chronicles 27:2; 2 Chronicles 28:02 Chronicles 28:0 WHO was he? Whence did he spring? He comes so suddenly upon us: let us interrogate him. A few facts may lead to a great philosophy. Jotham was the son of a king, and the probable son of a high priest. Then he must be good! Let us take care how we hasten to conclusions. We may be right, or we may be wrong; but let us take great care of the basis oh which our reasoning is founded. His father's name was... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - 2 Chronicles 27:1

CONTENTS The reign of Jotham is recorded in this chapter. He obtains a victory over the Ammonites. He is succeeded by Ahaz. 2 Chronicles 27:1 It may be proper to observe that the relation given in the Chronicles and in the book of Kings concerning this prince, is nearly one and the same. 2 Kings 15:0 . read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - 2 Chronicles 27:1-9

The Reign of Jotham. v. 1. Jotham was twenty and five years old when he began to reign, and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem. Cf 2 Kings 15:32-Habakkuk :. His mother's name also was Jerushah, the daughter of Zadok, probably a descendant of the famous priest of that name. v. 2. And he did that which was right in the sight of the Lord, according to all that his father Uzziah did, all but the burning of incense in the Temple; howbeit, he entered not into the Temple of the Lord, that is,... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - 2 Chronicles 27:1-9

h. Joash: the Prophet Zechariah Son of Jehoiada.—Ch. 24α. Reign of Joash under the Guidance of Jehoiada: Repair of the Temple: 2 Chronicles 24:1-142 Chronicles 24:1.Joash was seven years old when he became king; and he reigned forty years in Jerusalem: and his mother’s name was Zibiah of Beer-sheba. 2And Joash did that which was right in the eyes of the Lord all the days of 3Jehoiada the priest. And Jehoiada chose for him two wives; and he begat sons and daughters.4And it came to pass after... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - 2 Chronicles 27:1-9

Ordering His Way before God 2 Chronicles 27:1-9 This story of Jotham is memorable if only for one sentence; that he became mighty because he ordered his way before the Lord his God. We should order our lives , as we order our prayers. First things must come first. We should always consider, in anticipating any course of action, how best to promote God’s glory and the interests of His Kingdom. As far as lies in our power, we should adopt and follow some plan or program, such as He will... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - 2 Chronicles 27:1-9

Uzziah was succeeded by Jotham. We have very few details of his reign. In all probability the sixteen years referred to by the chronicler cover a period in which he was exercising authority while his father, Uzziah, was still alive though excluded from the kingly office on account of his leprosy. Jotham continued the work of his father in strengthening the kingdom internally by building, and he was successful in a campaign against the Ammonites. While there was no definite national reform... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Chronicles 27:1-9

2 Chronicles 27:1-1 Samuel : . The Reign of Jotham.— See notes on 2 Kings 15:33-Zephaniah :, from which this section is taken, with the exception of 2 Chronicles 27:4-Joshua :, which is probably derived from some other source. read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - 2 Chronicles 27:1-9

CRITICAL NOTES.] This chapter is par. with 2 Kings 15:32-38, and taken mainly from the same source or sources. Ampler than narrative in Kings, and given with certain religious reflections after manner of writer (cf. Speak. Com.). Jotham’s character (2 Chronicles 27:1-2), Jotham’s buildings and wars (2 Chronicles 27:3-6), Jotham’s death and successor (2 Chronicles 27:7-9).2 Chronicles 27:1-2.—J.’s character. Right, better than his father, as he did not intrude into temple. 2 Chronicles 27:2.... read more