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He fought also with the king of the children of Ammon, and prevailed against them. The children of Ammon gave him the same year one hundred talents of silver, and ten thousand measures of wheat, and ten thousand of barley. So much did the children of Ammon render to him, in the second year also, and in the third.
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A Rebellion Suppressed
Commentators explain that this was not a war of conquest, but of suppressing a rebellion. The Ammonites, who had been subdued by Jotham's father Uzziah, attempted to break free. Jotham's decisive victory reasserted Judah's authority and demonstrated his strength as a ruler.
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Chronicles 27:5
18th Century
Theologian
The Ammonites, who had submitted to Uzziah (2 Chronicles 26:8), revolted against Jotham. This revolt he firmly repressed; and, to punis…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Chronicles 27:5
19th Century
Bishop
He fought also with the king of the Ammonites. — “He also, like his father, fought with the king of the sons…
John Gill
On 2 Chronicles 27:5
17th Century
Pastor
He fought also with the king of the Ammonites, and prevailed
against them
These were …
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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…