7 The rest of the history of Jotham, including his wars and achievements, are all written in the Royal Annals of the Kings of Israel and Judah. 8 He was twenty-five years old when he became king; he reigned for sixteen years at Jerusalem. 9 Jotham died and was buried in the City of David. His son Ahaz became the next king.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 27:7-9
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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.