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So Jotham became mighty. —The chronicler’s customary phrase: “Strengthened himself,” “gained strength” ([Reference 2 Chronicles 13…

So Jotham became mighty
Having built towers and castles, and fortified cities, and conquered his enemies:

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…
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