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So Jotham became mighty, because he ordered his ways before Yahweh his God.
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Success Follows Faithfulness
Commentators agree that the Chronicler presents a clear moral lesson: Jotham's success and power were not accidental but were a direct result of his deliberate choice to live a life that honored God. His might was directly linked to his piety.
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19th Century
Anglican
So Jotham became mighty. —The chronicler’s customary phrase: “Strengthened himself,” “gained strength” ([Reference 2 Chronicles 13…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
So Jotham became mighty Having built towers and castles, and fortified cities, and conquered his enemies:
Presbyterian
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…
