The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Chronicles 27:6
The accumulation of spiritual power. "So Jotham became mighty, because he prepared his ways before the Lord his God;" or, because "he made his ways firm before Jahveh." Whatever may be the exact rendering of the passage, and whatever may be the precise shade of thought intended to be conveyed, it is clear that Jotham's might or his strength in the kingdom is referred to his continuance in the service of the Lord. And thence we gain the truth that true power is to be sought and found in... read more
The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Chronicles 27:6
The virtue of the reflection of this verse is apparent. Prepared ; Hebrew, הֵכִין ; Revised Version, ordered; with some others (such as "set straight," etc.), a good rendering in keeping with other Old Testament renderings of words betokening moral habitude. read more