歷代志下 27:1-6 CUNPTS

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Chronicles 27:5

5. He fought also with the king of the Ammonites—This invasion he not only repelled, but, pursuing the Ammonites into their own territory, he imposed on them a yearly tribute, which, for two years, they paid. But when Rezin, king of Syria, and Pekah, king of Israel, combined to attack the kingdom of Judah, they took the opportunity of revolting, and Jotham was too distracted by other matters to attempt the reconquest (see on :-). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Chronicles 27:1-9

K. Jotham ch. 27Jotham was also a good king. He built up the temple and so contributed to the greater glory of Yahweh (2 Chronicles 27:3). Consequently his neighbors to the east submitted to him and paid him tribute (2 Chronicles 27:5). The Chronicler clearly stated the reason Jotham became strong: "he ordered his ways [i.e., conducted himself] before the LORD his God" (2 Chronicles 27:6).However, Jotham appears to have failed to lead his people in righteousness (2 Chronicles 27:2). There was... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Chronicles 27:1-9

The Reign of JothamThis chapter repeats the substance of 2 Kings 15:32-38, but expands the account of Jotham’s buildings, and relates a war with Ammon about which Kings is silent.2. The people did.. corruptly] If Isaiah 2 is rightly assigned to this reign, it furnishes illustrations of the historian’s statement, for it represents idolatry, sorcery, and arrogance, as prevalent amongst the people (Isaiah 2:6-8, Isaiah 2:11.).3. Ophel] the southern extremity of the Temple hill.5. Measures] lit.... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 2 Chronicles 27:1

XXVII.REIGN OF JOTHAM. (Comp. 2 Kings 15:32-38.)LENGTH AND CHARACTER OF THE REIGN.PUBLIC WORKS (2 Chronicles 27:1-4).(1) Jotham was twenty and five years old.—Word for word as 2 Kings 15:33, only adding Jotham.Jerushah, the daughter of Zadok.—Perhaps the high priest Zadok of 1 Chronicles 6:12. (Comp. 2 Chronicles 22:11.) read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 2 Chronicles 27:2

(2) Howbeit he entered not.—The chronicler adds this reservation upon the preceding general statement. The author of Kings, having said nothing of Uzziah’s sacrilege, had no need to make such an exception.And the people did yet corruptly.—Still used to deal corruptly; a paraphrase of what we read in 2 Kings 15:35, “the people still used to sacrifice and burn incense on the high places.” We know further, from the extant utterances of the prophets of those days, that a deep-seated moral... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 2 Chronicles 27:3

(3) He built.—He it was that built (pronoun emphatic). He “built,” i.e., restored and beautified. The same statement occurs in 2 Kings 15:35.The high gate.—Rather, the upper gate; i.e., the northern gate of the inner or upper court (Ezekiel 9:2). The north being the holy quarter (Isaiah 14:13; Psalms 48:2), the north gate would be the principal entrance.And on the wall of Ophel he built much.—The southern slope of the Temple hill was called the Ophel, i.e., “the mound.” Its wall would be the... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 2 Chronicles 27:4

(4) Moreover.—Literally, and cities built he in the hill region of Judah. (Comp. 2 Chronicles 26:10.)Castles.—Bîrânîyôth; a term explained at 2 Chronicles 17:12. The contemporary prophets denounced the popular confidence in “fenced cities” as a kind of treason against Jehovah, who was Himself the shield and fortress of His people (Psalms 18:1; Isaiah 12:2). “Israel hath forgotten his Maker, and buildeth palaces; and Judah hath multiplied fenced cities: but I will send a fire upon his cities,... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 2 Chronicles 27:5

(5) He fought also with the king of the Ammonites.—“He also,” like his father, “fought with the king of the sons of Ammon.” They no doubt had refused the tribute imposed on them by Uzziah; but Jotham quelled their resistance, and they paid him a fixed contribution for three successive years.The same year.—In that year; the year of the revolt.Ten thousand measures.—Kôrîm. The kor was perhaps equivalent to our quarter. (Comp. 1 Kings 4:22; 2 Chronicles 2:10.)The land of Ammon is fertile of grain... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 2 Chronicles 27:6

(6) So Jotham became mighty.—The chronicler’s customary phrase. “Strengthened himself,” “gained strength” (2 Chronicles 13:21).Because he prepared.—For he directed his ways (Proverbs 21:29; comp. also 2 Chronicles 12:14; 2 Chronicles 20:33). Jotham directed his ways “before,” i.e., in the chronicler’s usage, “to meet,” “towards” Jehovah his God. (Comp. 1 Chronicles 12:17; 1 Samuel 7:3.) “Direct your heart towards Jehovah.” Perhaps, however, “before” simply means “as in the sight of” Jehovah.... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - 2 Chronicles 27:1-9

2 Chronicles 27:6 The circumstances of Jotham's day make it all the more remarkable that this should be the record of his life. He ascended the throne as regent at the time of Uzziah's removal, when the sovereign and the State alike were suffering from the perils of prosperity. National life had deteriorated, for national ideals were lowered, and but little place was given in the life of the people to the true worship of God. The new king, however, having somehow caught a vision of the only... read more

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Chronicles 27:5

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Chronicles 27:1-9

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Chronicles 27:1-9

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 2 Chronicles 27:1

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 2 Chronicles 27:2

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 2 Chronicles 27:3

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 2 Chronicles 27:4

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 2 Chronicles 27:5

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 2 Chronicles 27:6

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - 2 Chronicles 27:1-9

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