2 Chronicles 27:1 Meaning, Study, & Commentary | ASV

Jotham was twenty and five years old when he began to reign; and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem: and his mother`s name was Jerushah the daughter of Zadok.

Commentaries

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century

Presbyterian

18th Century

This short chapter runs parallel with 2 Kings and is taken mainly from the same source or sources, which it amplifies.

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century

Anglican

19th Century

REIGN OF JOTHAM. (Compare to 2 Kings 15:32–38).

LENGTH AND CHARACTER OF THE REIGN.
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John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century

Reformed Baptist

17th Century

Jotham was twenty five years old
(See Gill on 2 Kings 15:33).

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century

Presbyterian

17th Century

The people acted corruptly. Perhaps Jotham was lacking in his efforts towards the reformation of the land. Men may be very good, and yet not have t…