John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Kings 15:35
Howbeit the high places were not removed ,.... As they were not by his father, and the same is observed of the best of kings before: the people sacrificed and burnt incense still in the high places ; from which they could not be brought off by prophets or kings: he built the higher gate of the house of the Lord ; which was between the temple and the king's palace, which led to it; this he repaired and beautified, or added something to it; or otherwise it was built by Solomon, and... read more
Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Kings 15:32-38
We have here a short account of the reign of Jotham king of Judah, of whom we are told, 1. That he reigned very well, did that which was right in the sight of the Lord, 2 Kgs. 15:34. Josephus gives him a very high character, stating that he was pious towards God, just towards men, and laid out himself for the public good,?that, whatever was amiss, he took care to have it rectified,?and, in short, wanted no virtue that became a good prince. Though the high places were not taken away, yet to... read more