8 He was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem sixteen years.
8 He was five and twenty years old when he began to reign, and reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem.
8 He was twenty-five years old when he began to reign, and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem.
8 He was twenty-five years old when he became king; he reigned for sixteen years at Jerusalem.
8 He was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem.
8 He was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem sixteen years.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 27:8
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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.