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Jotham was twenty-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.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
This short chapter runs parallel with 2 Kings and is taken mainly from the same source or sources, which it amplifies.
19th Century
Anglican
REIGN OF JOTHAM. (Compare to 2 Kings 15:32–38).
LENGTH AND CHARACTER OF THE REIGN.PUBLIC WORKS
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Jotham was twenty five years old (See Gill on 2 Kings 15:33).
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