Jotham ruled the kingdom of Judah with respect and was one of the few kings who did right in the eyes of the LORD throughout his reign. He overcame the shortcomings of his father, Uzziah. Not much is said about him other than that he was respected by the people and the Ammonites who had taken over Judah during the time of Jehoshaphat; he made them pay taxes to him. He was also known for building and repairing the temple gate. He began his reign at the age of 25, reigned for 16 years, and died. His son Ahaz took over the kingdom. If you find yourself feeling like you’re insignificant, take this to heart: it’s better not to be famous than to be infamous for your sins. Live your life in a few good verses rather than chapters that describe your moral decay, as with many of the kings and characters in the Bible.
So Jotham became mighty, because he prepared his ways before the LORD his God. 2 Chronicles 27:6
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