271 Jotham was twenty-five e years old when he became king , and he reigned sixteen e years in Jerusalem . And his mother's name was Jerushah the daughter of Zadok . 2 He did right in the sight of the Lord , according to all that his father Uzziah had done ; however he did not enter the temple of the Lord . But the people continued acting corruptly . 3 He built the upper gate of the house of the Lord , and he built extensively the wall of Ophel . 4 Moreover, he built cities in the hill country of Judah , and he built fortresses and towers on the wooded hills.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 27:1-4
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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.