Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - 2 Chronicles 27:1-9
Chapter 27And chapter 27 takes up the reign of Jotham.Twenty-five years old when he began to reign, reigned for sixteen years. He did that which was right in the sight of the LORD, just like his father Uzziah: however he didn't enter into the temple. But the people under him began to do corruptly ( 2 Chronicles 27:1-2 ).And, of course, you'll get that in Isaiah's prophecy.And Jotham became mighty, because he prepared his ways before the LORD his God ( 2 Chronicles 27:6 ).But not much is told us... read more
Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - 2 Chronicles 27:1-9
CRITICAL NOTES.] This chapter is par. with 2 Kings 15:32-38, and taken mainly from the same source or sources. Ampler than narrative in Kings, and given with certain religious reflections after manner of writer (cf. Speak. Com.). Jotham’s character (2 Chronicles 27:1-2), Jotham’s buildings and wars (2 Chronicles 27:3-6), Jotham’s death and successor (2 Chronicles 27:7-9).2 Chronicles 27:1-2.—J.’s character. Right, better than his father, as he did not intrude into temple. 2 Chronicles 27:2.... read more