Jotham is praised for doing right like his father Uzziah, but the text adds a crucial detail: 'he entered not into the temple.' Commentators explain this isn't a criticism, but a commendation. Unlike his father, who sinned by pridefully trying to offer incense, Jotham learned from his predecessor's specific failure. This highlights the wisdom of not only emulating a parent's virtues but also consciously avoiding their mistakes.