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A Parallel History
Commentators like Albert Barnes and Charles Ellicott note that this account of Jotham's reign is almost a word-for-word parallel with the record in 2 Kings 15:32–38. This shows how the author of Chronicles used established historical sources, sometimes adding small details to emphasize points of faith and lineage.
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2 Chronicles
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Chronicles 27:1
18th Century
Theologian
This short chapter runs parallel with 2 Kings and is taken mainly from the same source or sources, which it amplifies.
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Chronicles 27:1
19th Century
Bishop
REIGN OF JOTHAM. (Compare to 2 Kings 15:32–38).
LENGTH AND CHARACTER OF THE REIGN.
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John Gill
On 2 Chronicles 27:1
17th Century
Pastor
Jotham was twenty five years old
(See Gill on 2 Kings 15:33).
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Chronicles 27:1–9
17th Century
Minister
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…