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class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/27.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/27.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Jotham grew powerful because he walked steadfastly before the LORD his God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/27.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />King Jotham became powerful because he was careful to live in obedience to the LORD his God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_chronicles/27.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />So Jotham became mighty, because he ordered his ways before the LORD his God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/27.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Jotham grew powerful because he ordered his ways before the LORD his God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/27.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />So Jotham became mighty, because he prepared his ways before the LORD his God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_chronicles/27.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So Jotham became mighty, because he prepared his ways before the LORD his God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_chronicles/27.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Jotham became powerful because he directed his ways before the LORD his God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/27.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />So Jotham became mighty because he ordered his ways before the LORD his God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_chronicles/27.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />So Jotham became mighty because he ordered his ways before the LORD his God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_chronicles/27.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />So Jotham became strong because he established his ways before Yahweh his God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_chronicles/27.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />So Jotham grew powerful, because he directed his ways before the LORD his God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_chronicles/27.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Jotham strengthened his position because he did not waver in obeying the LORD his God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_chronicles/27.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Jotham strengthened himself because he did not waver in obeying the LORD his God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_chronicles/27.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />So Jotham became mighty, because he ordered his ways before Jehovah his God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_chronicles/27.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Jotham remained faithful to the LORD his God and became a very powerful king. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_chronicles/27.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />So Jotham became mighty, because he ordered his ways before the LORD his God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_chronicles/27.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Jotham grew powerful because he was determined to live as the LORD his God wanted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_chronicles/27.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Jotham grew powerful because he faithfully obeyed the LORD his God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_chronicles/27.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Jotham grew in power because he had determined to live his life in the presence of the LORD his God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_chronicles/27.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Jotham grew powerful because he ordered his ways before the LORD his God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_chronicles/27.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Jotham grew powerful because he was determined to please the LORD his God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_chronicles/27.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />So Jotham became mighty, because he ordered his ways before the LORD his God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_chronicles/27.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />So Jotham became mighty, because he prepared his ways before the LORD his God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_chronicles/27.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />So Jotham became mighty, because he ordered his ways before Yahweh his God. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_chronicles/27.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And Jotham strengthens himself, for he has prepared his ways before his God YHWH.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_chronicles/27.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Jotham doth strengthen himself, for he hath prepared his ways before Jehovah his God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_chronicles/27.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Jotham will be strengthened, for he prepared his ways before Jehovah his God.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_chronicles/27.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And Joatham was strengthened, be- cause he had his way directed before the Lord his God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_chronicles/27.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And Jotham was strengthened, because he had directed his way before the Lord his God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_chronicles/27.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Thus Jotham continued to grow strong because he made sure to walk before the LORD, his God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_chronicles/27.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />So Jotham became strong because he ordered his ways before the LORD his God.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_chronicles/27.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />So Jotham became mighty because he established his ways before the LORD his God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_chronicles/27.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And in the second year and the third Yutham was strengthened, because he ordered his ways before LORD JEHOVAH God.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_chronicles/27.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />So Jotham became mighty, because he ordered his ways before the LORD his God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_chronicles/27.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Joatham grew strong, because he prepared his ways before the Lord his God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_chronicles/27-6.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zGrb4955Tvs?start=6865" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/27.htm">Jotham Reigns in Judah</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">5</span>Jotham waged war against the king of the Ammonites and defeated them, and that year they gave him a hundred talents of silver, ten thousand cors of wheat, and ten thousand cors of barley. They paid him the same in the second and third years. <span class="reftext">6</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3147.htm" title="3147: yō·w·ṯām (N-proper-ms) -- The LORD is perfect, three Isr. From Yhovah and tam; Jehovah perfect; Jotham, the name of three Israelites.">So Jotham</a> <a href="/hebrew/2388.htm" title="2388: way·yiṯ·ḥaz·zêq (Conj-w:: V-Hitpael-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong, obstinate; to bind, restrain, conquer.">grew powerful</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">because</a> <a href="/hebrew/3559.htm" title="3559: hê·ḵîn (V-Hifil-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to be erect; hence to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal, or figurative.">he ordered</a> <a href="/hebrew/1870.htm" title="1870: də·rā·ḵāw (N-cpc:: 3ms) -- Way, road, distance, journey, manner. From darak; a road; figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb.">his ways</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: lip̄·nê (Prep-l:: N-cpc) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">before</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hāw (N-mpc:: 3ms) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">his God.</a> </span><span class="reftext">7</span>As for the rest of the acts of Jotham, along with all his wars and his ways, they are indeed written in the Book of the Kings of Israel and Judah.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/15-34.htm">2 Kings 15:34-35</a></span><br />And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, just as his father Uzziah had done. / Nevertheless, the high places were not taken away; the people continued sacrificing and burning incense there. Jotham rebuilt the Upper Gate of the house of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/26-4.htm">2 Chronicles 26:4-5</a></span><br />And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, just as his father Amaziah had done. / He sought God throughout the days of Zechariah, who instructed him in the fear of God. And as long as he sought the LORD, God gave him success.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/26-16.htm">2 Chronicles 26:16</a></span><br />But when Uzziah became powerful, his arrogance led to his own destruction. He was unfaithful to the LORD his God, for he entered the temple of the LORD to burn incense on the altar of incense.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/28-1.htm">2 Chronicles 28:1</a></span><br />Ahaz was twenty years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem sixteen years. And unlike David his father, he did not do what was right in the eyes of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/31-20.htm">2 Chronicles 31:20-21</a></span><br />So this is what Hezekiah did throughout Judah. He did what was good and upright and true before the LORD his God. / He acted with all his heart in every work that he began in the service of the house of God, and in the law and the commandments, in order to seek his God. And so he prospered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/14-2.htm">2 Chronicles 14:2-5</a></span><br />And Asa did what was good and right in the eyes of the LORD his God. / He removed the foreign altars and high places, shattered the sacred pillars, and chopped down the Asherah poles. / He commanded the people of Judah to seek the LORD, the God of their fathers, and to observe the law and the commandments. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/17-3.htm">2 Chronicles 17:3-6</a></span><br />Now the LORD was with Jehoshaphat because he walked in the earlier ways of his father David. He did not seek the Baals, / but he sought the God of his father and walked by His commandments rather than the practices of Israel. / So the LORD established the kingdom in his hand, and all Judah brought him tribute, so that he had an abundance of riches and honor. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/20-32.htm">2 Chronicles 20:32-33</a></span><br />And Jehoshaphat walked in the way of his father Asa and did not turn away from it; he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD. / The high places, however, were not removed; the people had not yet set their hearts on the God of their fathers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/34-2.htm">2 Chronicles 34:2-3</a></span><br />And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD and walked in the ways of his father David; he did not turn aside to the right or to the left. / In the eighth year of his reign, while he was still young, Josiah began to seek the God of his father David, and in the twelfth year he began to cleanse Judah and Jerusalem of the high places, the Asherah poles, the carved idols, and the cast images.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/15-11.htm">1 Kings 15:11</a></span><br />And Asa did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, as his father David had done.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/22-43.htm">1 Kings 22:43</a></span><br />And Jehoshaphat walked in all the ways of his father Asa; he did not turn away from them, but did what was right in the eyes of the LORD. The high places, however, were not removed; the people still sacrificed and burned incense on the high places.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/18-3.htm">2 Kings 18:3-7</a></span><br />And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, just as his father David had done. / He removed the high places, shattered the sacred pillars, and cut down the Asherah poles. He also demolished the bronze snake called Nehushtan that Moses had made, for up to that time the Israelites had burned incense to it. / Hezekiah trusted in the LORD, the God of Israel. No king of Judah was like him, either before him or after him. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/16-7.htm">Proverbs 16:7</a></span><br />When a man’s ways please the LORD, He makes even the man’s enemies live at peace with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/7-1.htm">Isaiah 7:1-9</a></span><br />Now in the days that Ahaz son of Jotham, the son of Uzziah, was king of Judah, Rezin king of Aram marched up to wage war against Jerusalem. He was accompanied by Pekah son of Remaliah the king of Israel, but he could not overpower the city. / When it was reported to the house of David that Aram was in league with Ephraim, the hearts of Ahaz and his people trembled like trees in the forest shaken by the wind. / Then the LORD said to Isaiah, “Go out with your son Shear-jashub to meet Ahaz at the end of the aqueduct that feeds the upper pool, on the road to the Launderer’s Field, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/6-33.htm">Matthew 6:33</a></span><br />But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">So Jotham became mighty, because he prepared his ways before the LORD his God.</p><p class="hdg">Jotham</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/26-5.htm">2 Chronicles 26:5</a></b></br> And he sought God in the days of Zechariah, who had understanding in the visions of God: and as long as he sought the LORD, God made him to prosper.</p><p class="hdg">prepared.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/19-3.htm">2 Chronicles 19:3</a></b></br> Nevertheless there are good things found in thee, in that thou hast taken away the groves out of the land, and hast prepared thine heart to seek God.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_chronicles/26-16.htm">Grew</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/17-16.htm">Guide</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/27-3.htm">Jotham</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-13.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/25-5.htm">Ordered</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-16.htm">Powerful</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-14.htm">Prepared</a> <a href="/2_kings/8-11.htm">Steadfastly</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-7.htm">Strengthen</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/27-4.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/22-5.htm">Walked</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/27-2.htm">Ways</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/nehemiah/9-21.htm">Grew</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-19.htm">Guide</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/27-7.htm">Jotham</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/28-7.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-15.htm">Ordered</a> <a href="/ezra/4-20.htm">Powerful</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-19.htm">Prepared</a> <a href="/luke/9-51.htm">Steadfastly</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/28-20.htm">Strengthen</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-3.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/28-2.htm">Walked</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/27-7.htm">Ways</a><div class="vheading2">2 Chronicles 27</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/27-1.htm">Jotham Reigns in Judah</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_chronicles/27.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_chronicles/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_chronicles/27.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>So Jotham grew powerful</b><br>Jotham was the son of Uzziah and became king of Judah. His reign is noted for stability and strength, which is reflected in his military successes and building projects. The phrase "grew powerful" indicates not only military might but also political influence and stability. This growth in power can be seen as a continuation of the prosperity that began under his father, Uzziah, who also had a successful reign until his pride led to his downfall (<a href="/2_chronicles/26-16.htm">2 Chronicles 26:16</a>). Jotham's power is a testament to his effective leadership and the favor of God upon his reign.<p><b>because he ordered his ways</b><br>This phrase highlights Jotham's intentional and disciplined approach to governance and personal conduct. "Ordered his ways" suggests a life of structure, purpose, and adherence to a set of principles. In the context of a king, this would involve just and wise administration, as well as personal integrity. The Hebrew concept of "ways" often refers to one's conduct or lifestyle, indicating that Jotham's actions were consistent and aligned with divine expectations.<p><b>before the LORD his God</b><br>Jotham's success is attributed to his relationship with God, emphasizing that his power was not merely due to human effort or strategy but was a result of divine blessing. The phrase "before the LORD" suggests living in a manner that is pleasing to God, with an awareness of His presence and authority. This reflects the covenant relationship between God and the kings of Judah, where obedience to God's laws was expected. Jotham's faithfulness contrasts with other kings who turned away from God, leading to their downfall. This phrase also connects to the broader biblical theme that true success and prosperity come from aligning one's life with God's will, as seen in passages like <a href="/psalms/1.htm">Psalm 1:1-3</a> and <a href="/proverbs/3-5.htm">Proverbs 3:5-6</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jotham.htm">Jotham</a></b><br>The king of Judah, son of Uzziah, who reigned for sixteen years. He is noted for his faithfulness and obedience to God, which led to his success and power.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/judah.htm">Judah</a></b><br>The southern kingdom of Israel, where Jotham reigned. It was a time of relative stability and prosperity under his leadership.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD</a></b><br>The covenant God of Israel, who is central to the account. Jotham's relationship with God is highlighted as the source of his strength and success.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The capital city of Judah, where Jotham carried out his reign and where he undertook significant building projects.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_temple.htm">The Temple</a></b><br>Although not directly mentioned in this verse, the Temple in Jerusalem is a central place of worship and a symbol of Jotham's commitment to God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_leads_to_strength.htm">Faithfulness Leads to Strength</a></b><br>Jotham's power and success were directly linked to his faithfulness to God. In our lives, spiritual strength and success come from aligning our ways with God's will.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/order_and_obedience.htm">Order and Obedience</a></b><br>The phrase "ordered his ways" suggests intentionality and discipline in following God. We are called to live with purpose and obedience, structuring our lives around God's principles.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_a_godly_legacy.htm">The Importance of a Godly Legacy</a></b><br>Jotham's reign is a testament to the impact of a godly leader. Our actions and faithfulness can leave a lasting legacy for future generations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_leadership.htm">God's Sovereignty in Leadership</a></b><br>Jotham's account reminds us that true power and authority come from God. Leaders should seek God's guidance and wisdom in their roles.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_chronicles_27.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 27</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_king_jotham_of_judah.htm">Who was King Jotham of Judah?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_jotham's_might_uncorroborated.htm">If 2 Chronicles 27:6 asserts Jotham “became mighty” through obedience to God, why is there little to no external corroboration of his fame or influence?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_jotham's_reign_not_in_history.htm">How does the brief reign of Jotham in 2 Chronicles 27 align with known historical timelines, and why are external sources silent on his rule? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_2_chr_27_1-2_say_jotham_was_faithful.htm">How can 2 Chronicles 27:1–2 claim Jotham faithfully followed God if “the high places” were not removed, suggesting partial disobedience? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_chronicles/27.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(6) <span class= "bld">So Jotham became mighty.</span>--The chronicler's customary phrase. "Strengthened himself," "gained strength" (<a href="/2_chronicles/13-21.htm" title="But Abijah waxed mighty, and married fourteen wives, and begat twenty and two sons, and sixteen daughters.">2Chronicles 13:21</a>).<p><span class= "bld">Because he prepared.</span>--<span class= "ital">For he directed his</span> <span class= "ital">ways</span> (<a href="/proverbs/21-29.htm" title="A wicked man hardens his face: but as for the upright, he directs his way.">Proverbs 21:29</a>; comp. also <a href="/2_chronicles/12-14.htm" title="And he did evil, because he prepared not his heart to seek the LORD.">2Chronicles 12:14</a>; <a href="/2_chronicles/20-33.htm" title="However, the high places were not taken away: for as yet the people had not prepared their hearts to the God of their fathers.">2Chronicles 20:33</a>). Jotham directed his ways "before," <span class= "ital">i.e.,</span> in the chronicler's usage, "to meet," "towards" Jehovah his God. (Comp. <a href="/1_chronicles/12-17.htm" title="And David went out to meet them, and answered and said to them, If you be come peaceably to me to help me, my heart shall be knit to you: but if you be come to betray me to my enemies, seeing there is no wrong in my hands, the God of our fathers look thereon, and rebuke it.">1Chronicles 12:17</a>; <a href="/1_samuel/7-3.htm" title="And Samuel spoke to all the house of Israel, saying, If you do return to the LORD with all your hearts, then put away the strange gods and Ashtaroth from among you, and prepare your hearts to the LORD, and serve him only: and he will deliver you out of the hand of the Philistines.">1Samuel 7:3</a>.) "Direct your heart towards Jehovah." Perhaps, however, "before" simply means "as in the sight of" Jehovah. (Comp. <a href="/genesis/17-1.htm" title="And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the LORD appeared to Abram, and said to him, I am the Almighty God; walk before me, and be you perfect.">Genesis 17:1</a>, "walk before me.") . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_chronicles/27.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 6.</span> - The virtue of the reflection of this verse is apparent. <span class="cmt_word">Prepared</span>; Hebrew, <span class="hebrew">הֵכִין</span>; Revised Version, <span class="accented">ordered</span>; with some others (such as "set straight," etc.), a good rendering in keeping with other Old Testament renderings of words betokening moral <span class="accented">habitude.</span> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_chronicles/27-6.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">So Jotham</span><br /><span class="heb">יוֹתָ֑ם</span> <span class="translit">(yō·w·ṯām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3147.htm">Strong's 3147: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jotham -- 'the LORD is perfect', three Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">grew powerful</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּתְחַזֵּ֖ק</span> <span class="translit">(way·yiṯ·ḥaz·zêq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2388.htm">Strong's 2388: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer</span><br /><br /><span class="word">because</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּ֚י</span> <span class="translit">(kî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">he ordered</span><br /><span class="heb">הֵכִ֣ין</span> <span class="translit">(hê·ḵîn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3559.htm">Strong's 3559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be erect</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his ways</span><br /><span class="heb">דְּרָכָ֔יו</span> <span class="translit">(də·rā·ḵāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1870.htm">Strong's 1870: </a> </span><span class="str2">A road, a course of life, mode of action</span><br /><br /><span class="word">before</span><br /><span class="heb">לִפְנֵ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(lip̄·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> </span><span class="str2">The face</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3069.htm">Strong's 3069: </a> </span><span class="str2">YHWH</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his God.</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱלֹהָֽיו׃</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·lō·hāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> </span><span class="str2">gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/27-6.htm">2 Chronicles 27:6 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/27-6.htm">2 Chronicles 27:6 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_chronicles/27-6.htm">2 Chronicles 27:6 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/27-6.htm">2 Chronicles 27:6 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/27-6.htm">2 Chronicles 27:6 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_chronicles/27-6.htm">2 Chronicles 27:6 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_chronicles/27-6.htm">2 Chronicles 27:6 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_chronicles/27-6.htm">2 Chronicles 27:6 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_chronicles/27-6.htm">2 Chronicles 27:6 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_chronicles/27-6.htm">2 Chronicles 27:6 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_chronicles/27-6.htm">OT History: 2 Chronicles 27:6 So Jotham became mighty because he ordered (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_chronicles/27-5.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Chronicles 27:5"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 27:5" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_chronicles/27-7.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Chronicles 27:7"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 27:7" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>