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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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2 Chronicles
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Charles Ellicott
On 2 Chronicles 27:6
19th Century
Bishop
So Jotham became mighty. —The chronicler’s customary phrase: “Strengthened himself,” “gained strength” ([Reference 2 Chronicles 13…
John Gill
On 2 Chronicles 27:6
17th Century
Pastor
So Jotham became mighty
Having built towers and castles, and fortified cities, and conquered his enemies:
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…