9 And Jotham slept with his fathers, and they buried him in the city of David: and Ahaz his son reigned in his stead.
9 Jotham rested with his ancestors and was buried in the City of David. And Ahaz his son succeeded him as king.
9 And Jotham slept with his fathers, and they buried him in the city of David, and Ahaz his son reigned in his place.
9 Jotham died and was buried in the City of David. His son Ahaz became the next king.
9 So Jotham rested with his fathers, and they buried him in the City of David. Then Ahaz his son reigned in his place.
9 When Jotham died, he was buried in the City of David. And his son Ahaz became the next king.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 27:9
Chapter Contents
Jotham's reign in Judah.
The people did corruptly. Perhaps Jotham was wanting towards the reformation of the land. Men may be very good, and yet not have courage and zeal to do what they might. It certainly casts blame upon the people. Jotham prospered, and became mighty. The more stedfast we are in religion, the more mighty we are, both to resist evil, and to do good. The Lord often removes wise and pious rulers, and sends others, whose follies and vices punish a people that valued not their mercies.