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He also did extensive rebuilding on the wall at the hill of Ophel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_chronicles/27.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />He built the upper gate of the house of the LORD and did much building on the wall of Ophel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/27.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Jotham rebuilt the Upper Gate of the house of the LORD, and he worked extensively on the wall at the hill of Ophel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/27.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />He built the high gate of the house of the LORD, and on the wall of Ophel he built much.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_chronicles/27.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />He built the Upper Gate of the house of the LORD, and he built extensively on the wall of Ophel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_chronicles/27.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />He built the upper gate of the house of the LORD, and he built the wall of Ophel extensively.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/27.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />He built the upper gate of the house of the LORD, and he built extensively the wall of Ophel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_chronicles/27.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />He built the upper gate of the house of the LORD, and he built extensively the wall of Ophel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_chronicles/27.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />He built the upper gate of the house of Yahweh, and he built extensively the wall of Ophel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_chronicles/27.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />He built the upper gate of the house of the LORD, and did extensive building on the wall of Ophel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_chronicles/27.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Jotham built the Upper Gate of the LORD’s temple, and he built extensively on the wall of Ophel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_chronicles/27.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Jotham built the Upper Gate of the LORD&#8217s temple, and he built extensively on the wall of Ophel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_chronicles/27.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />He built the upper gate of the house of Jehovah, and on the wall of Ophel he built much.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_chronicles/27.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Jotham rebuilt the Upper Gate of the temple and did a lot of work to repair the wall near Mount Ophel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_chronicles/27.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />He built the upper gate of the house of the LORD, and on the wall of Ophel he built much.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_chronicles/27.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Jotham built the Upper Gate of the LORD's temple and did extensive building of the wall at the Ophel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_chronicles/27.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />It was Jotham who built the North Gate of the Temple and did extensive work on the city wall in the area of Jerusalem called Ophel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_chronicles/27.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Jotham constructed the Upper Gate of the LORD's Temple and did extensive work on the wall of Ophel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_chronicles/27.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He built the Upper Gate to the LORD's temple and did a lot of work on the wall in the area known as Ophel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_chronicles/27.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He built the Upper Gate of the house of the LORD, and he carried out considerable work on the wall of Ophel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_chronicles/27.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />He built the high gate of the house of the LORD, and on the wall of Ophel he built much.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_chronicles/27.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Jotham rebuilt the Upper Gate of the house of the LORD, and he worked extensively on the wall at the hill of Ophel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_chronicles/27.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He built the upper gate of Yahweh’s house, and he built much on the wall of Ophel. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_chronicles/27.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />He has built the Upper Gate of the house of YHWH, and in the wall of Ophel he has built abundantly;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_chronicles/27.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> He hath built the upper gate of the house of Jehovah, and in the wall of Ophel he hath built abundantly;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_chronicles/27.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />He built the gate of the house of Jehovah the highest, and upon the wall of Ophel he built for multitude.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_chronicles/27.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />He built the high gate of the house of the Lord, and on the wall of Ophel he built much. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_chronicles/27.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />He improved the high gate of the house of the Lord. And he built many things upon the wall of Ophel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_chronicles/27.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />It was he who built the Upper Gate of the LORD’s house and did much construction on the wall of Ophel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_chronicles/27.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />He built the upper gate of the house of the LORD, and did extensive building on the wall of Ophel.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_chronicles/27.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />He built the upper gate of the house of the LORD, and completed the wall and improved it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_chronicles/27.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And he built the gate of the upper house of LORD JEHOVAH, also he built very much into the wall that was completed.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_chronicles/27.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />He built the upper gate of the house of the LORD, and on the wall of Ophel he built much.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_chronicles/27.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />He built the high gate of the house of the Lord, and he built much in the wall of Opel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_chronicles/27-3.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=6832" 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">2</span>And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, just as his father Uzziah had done. In addition, he did not enter the temple of the LORD. But the people still behaved corruptly. <span class="reftext">3</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: hū (Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. ">Jotham</a> <a href="/hebrew/1129.htm" title="1129: bā·nāh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To build. A primitive root; to build.">rebuilt</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5945.htm" title="5945: hā·‘el·yō·wn (Art:: Adj-ms) -- An elevation, lofty, as title, the Supreme. From alah; an elevation, i.e. Lofty; as title, the Supreme.">the Upper</a> <a href="/hebrew/8179.htm" title="8179: ša·‘ar (N-msc) -- A gate. From sha'ar in its original sense; an opening, i.e. Door or gate.">Gate</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bêṯ- (N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">of the house</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.">of the LORD,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1129.htm" title="1129: bā·nāh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To build. A primitive root; to build.">and he worked</a> <a href="/hebrew/7230.htm" title="7230: lā·rōḇ (Prep-l, Art:: N-ms) -- Multitude, abundance, greatness. From rabab; abundance.">extensively</a> <a href="/hebrew/2346.htm" title="2346: ū·ḇə·ḥō·w·maṯ (Conj-w, Prep-b:: N-fsc) -- A wall. Feminine active participle of an unused root apparently meaning to join; a wall of protection.">on the wall</a> <a href="/hebrew/6077.htm" title="6077: hā·‘ō·p̄el (Art:: N-ms) -- A fortified mound or hill in Jer. The same as ophel; Ophel, a ridge in Jerusalem.">at the hill of Ophel.</a> </span><span class="reftext">4</span>He also built cities in the hill country of Judah and fortresses and towers in the forests.…<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/15-35.htm">2 Kings 15:35</a></span><br />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/26-9.htm">2 Chronicles 26:9</a></span><br />Uzziah built towers in Jerusalem at the Corner Gate, the Valley Gate, and the angle in the wall, and he fortified them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/6-1.htm">Isaiah 6:1</a></span><br />In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord seated on a throne, high and exalted; and the train of His robe filled the temple.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/26-15.htm">2 Chronicles 26:15</a></span><br />And in Jerusalem he made skillfully designed devices to shoot arrows and catapult large stones from the towers and corners. So his fame spread far and wide, for he was helped tremendously until he became powerful.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/32-5.htm">2 Chronicles 32:5</a></span><br />Then Hezekiah worked resolutely to rebuild all the broken sections of the wall and to raise up towers on it. He also built an outer wall and reinforced the supporting terraces of the City of David, and he produced an abundance of weapons and shields.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/33-14.htm">2 Chronicles 33:14</a></span><br />After this, Manasseh rebuilt the outer wall of the City of David from west of Gihon in the valley to the entrance of the Fish Gate, and he brought it around the hill of Ophel and heightened it considerably. He also stationed military commanders in all the fortified cities of Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/3-26.htm">Nehemiah 3:26-27</a></span><br />and the temple servants living on the hill of Ophel made repairs opposite the Water Gate toward the east and the tower that juts out. / And next to them, the Tekoites repaired another section, from a point opposite the great tower that juts out to the wall of Ophel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/25-23.htm">2 Chronicles 25:23</a></span><br />There at Beth-shemesh, Jehoash king of Israel captured Amaziah king of Judah, the son of Joash, the son of Jehoahaz. Then Jehoash brought him to Jerusalem and broke down the wall of Jerusalem from the Ephraim Gate to the Corner Gate—a section of four hundred cubits.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/33-3.htm">2 Chronicles 33:3</a></span><br />For he rebuilt the high places that his father Hezekiah had torn down, and he raised up altars for the Baals and made Asherah poles. And he worshiped and served all the host of heaven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/34-3.htm">2 Chronicles 34:3</a></span><br />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="/2_chronicles/36-19.htm">2 Chronicles 36:19</a></span><br />Then the Chaldeans set fire to the house of God and broke down the wall of Jerusalem. They burned down all the palaces and destroyed every article of value.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/24-1.htm">Matthew 24:1-2</a></span><br />As Jesus left the temple and was walking away, His disciples came up to Him to point out its buildings. / “Do you see all these things?” He replied. “Truly I tell you, not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/13-1.htm">Mark 13:1-2</a></span><br />As Jesus was leaving the temple, one of His disciples said to Him, “Teacher, look at the magnificent stones and buildings!” / “Do you see all these great buildings?” Jesus replied. “Not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/21-5.htm">Luke 21:5-6</a></span><br />As some of the disciples were remarking how the temple was adorned with beautiful stones and consecrated gifts, Jesus said, / “As for what you see here, the time will come when not one stone will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/7-47.htm">Acts 7:47-48</a></span><br />But it was Solomon who built the house for Him. / However, the Most High does not dwell in houses made by human hands. As the prophet says:</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">He built the high gate of the house of the LORD, and on the wall of Ophel he built much.</p><p class="hdg">high gate</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/23-20.htm">2 Chronicles 23:20</a></b></br> And he took the captains of hundreds, and the nobles, and the governors of the people, and all the people of the land, and brought down the king from the house of the LORD: and they came through the high gate into the king's house, and set the king upon the throne of the kingdom.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/20-2.htm">Jeremiah 20:2</a></b></br> Then Pashur smote Jeremiah the prophet, and put him in the stocks that <i>were</i> in the high gate of Benjamin, which <i>was</i> by the house of the LORD.</p><p class="hdg">Ophel.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/33-14.htm">2 Chronicles 33:14</a></b></br> Now after this he built a wall without the city of David, on the west side of Gihon, in the valley, even to the entering in at the fish gate, and compassed about Ophel, and raised it up a very great height, and put captains of war in all the fenced cities of Judah.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/3-26.htm">Nehemiah 3:26,27</a></b></br> Moreover the Nethinims dwelt in Ophel, unto <i>the place</i> over against the water gate toward the east, and the tower that lieth out… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/22-8.htm">Abundantly</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-6.htm">Building</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-10.htm">Built</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-9.htm">Doorway</a> <a href="/nehemiah/4-19.htm">Extensive</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-9.htm">Gate</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-16.htm">High</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/8-5.htm">Higher</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-10.htm">Hill</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-21.htm">House</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/27-1.htm">Jotham</a> <a href="/micah/4-8.htm">Ophel</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-6.htm">Rebuilt</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/27-2.htm">Temple</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/23-20.htm">Upper</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-9.htm">Wall</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-13.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_chronicles/31-5.htm">Abundantly</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/34-10.htm">Building</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/27-4.htm">Built</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-6.htm">Doorway</a> <a href="/nehemiah/4-19.htm">Extensive</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-14.htm">Gate</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/28-4.htm">High</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-30.htm">Higher</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/27-4.htm">Hill</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/28-7.htm">House</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/27-6.htm">Jotham</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/33-14.htm">Ophel</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/33-3.htm">Rebuilt</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/28-21.htm">Temple</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-30.htm">Upper</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-5.htm">Wall</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-34.htm">Work</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>Jotham rebuilt the Upper Gate of the house of the LORD</b><br>Jotham, the son of Uzziah, was a king of Judah who reigned during a time of relative stability. The Upper Gate of the house of the LORD refers to a specific entrance to the Temple in Jerusalem. This gate was significant for its role in the religious life of Judah, serving as a point of access for worshippers. The act of rebuilding suggests a period of restoration and renewal, possibly after neglect or damage. This reflects Jotham's commitment to maintaining the sanctity and functionality of the Temple, aligning with the biblical emphasis on proper worship and reverence for God. The Temple itself is a type of Christ, representing God's presence among His people, and Jotham's work can be seen as a foreshadowing of Christ's role in restoring the relationship between God and humanity.<p><b>and he worked extensively on the wall at the hill of Ophel</b><br>The hill of Ophel is a significant geographical location in Jerusalem, situated between the City of David and the Temple Mount. It was a fortified area, and Jotham's extensive work on the wall indicates a focus on strengthening the city's defenses. This construction effort highlights the importance of security and protection for the inhabitants of Jerusalem, reflecting the biblical theme of God as a fortress and protector. The wall's fortification can also be seen as a metaphor for spiritual fortitude, emphasizing the need for vigilance in maintaining one's faith. Historically, the fortification of Ophel would have been crucial in safeguarding the city from external threats, underscoring the king's role as both a spiritual and political leader.<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, known for his righteous reign and efforts to strengthen the kingdom both spiritually and physically.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/u/upper_gate_of_the_house_of_the_lord.htm">Upper Gate of the House of the LORD</a></b><br>A significant entrance to the temple in Jerusalem, symbolizing access to worship and the presence of God.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/w/wall_of_ophel.htm">Wall of Ophel</a></b><br>A fortified area in Jerusalem, indicating Jotham's commitment to the security and defense of the city.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/c/commitment_to_worship.htm">Commitment to Worship</a></b><br>Jotham's rebuilding of the Upper Gate highlights the importance of maintaining and prioritizing worship in our lives. Just as he ensured access to the temple, we should ensure that our lives are open to God's presence.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/strengthening_foundations.htm">Strengthening Foundations</a></b><br>By working on the wall of Ophel, Jotham demonstrated the need to fortify our spiritual and moral foundations. In our lives, this means reinforcing our faith through prayer, study, and community.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_responsibility.htm">Leadership and Responsibility</a></b><br>Jotham's actions as a leader show the importance of taking responsibility for the spiritual and physical well-being of those we lead, whether in our families, churches, or communities.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/legacy_of_righteousness.htm">Legacy of Righteousness</a></b><br>Jotham's reign is marked by righteousness, setting an example for future generations. Our actions today can leave a lasting impact on those who come after us.<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/is_jotham's_construction_historically_verified.htm">Is there any archaeological evidence to verify Jotham’s construction projects mentioned in 2 Chronicles 27:3–4, or are these works historically unattested? </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/how_to_reconcile_isaiah_17_3_with_other_accounts.htm">How do we reconcile Isaiah 17:3’s prediction of the end of fortified cities with other biblical accounts that describe their continued presence in Israel and Judah? </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>(3) <span class= "bld">He built.</span>--<span class= "ital">He it was that built</span> (pronoun emphatic). He "built," <span class= "ital">i.e.,</span> restored and beautified. The same statement occurs in <a href="/2_kings/15-35.htm" title="However, the high places were not removed: the people sacrificed and burned incense still in the high places. He built the higher gate of the house of the LORD.">2Kings 15:35</a>.<p><span class= "bld">The high gate.</span>--Rather, <span class= "ital">the upper gate; i.e.,</span> the northern gate of the inner or upper court (<a href="/ezekiel/9-2.htm" title="And, behold, six men came from the way of the higher gate, which lies toward the north, and every man a slaughter weapon in his hand; and one man among them was clothed with linen, with a writer's inkhorn by his side: and they went in, and stood beside the brazen altar.">Ezekiel 9:2</a>). The north being the holy quarter (<a href="/isaiah/14-13.htm" title="For you have said in your heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God: I will sit also on the mount of the congregation, in the sides of the north:">Isaiah 14:13</a>; <a href="/psalms/48-2.htm" title="Beautiful for situation, the joy of the whole earth, is mount Zion, on the sides of the north, the city of the great King.">Psalm 48:2</a>), the north gate would be the principal entrance.<p><span class= "bld">And on the wall of Ophel he built much.</span>--The southern slope of the Temple hill was called the Ophel, <span class= "ital">i.e.,</span> "the mound." Its wall would be the line of fortifications connecting Zion with Moriah, on which Uzziah had already laboured (<a href="/2_chronicles/26-9.htm" title="Moreover Uzziah built towers in Jerusalem at the corner gate, and at the valley gate, and at the turning of the wall, and fortified them.">2Chronicles 26:9</a>), with the same object of securing the city against attacks from the south and east. Neither this detail nor the next three verses are found in the parallel account. The style and contents of the passage indicate a good ancient source. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_chronicles/27.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 3.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The high</span> <span class="cmt_word">gate.</span> In the parallel, rendered in the Authorized Version the "higher" gate, the Hebrew (<span class="hebrew">חָעֶלְיון</span>) being the same in both places. The Revised Version shows "upper gate" in both places. It was probably the gate which led from the palace to the temple's outer court (see <a href="/2_chronicles/23-20.htm">2 Chronicles 23:20</a>, and note there). <span class="cmt_word">On the wall</span> <span class="cmt_word">of Ophel</span>; Hebrew, <span class="hebrew">הָעפֶל</span>; <span class="accented">i.e. the ophel</span>, which may be Englished "the swelling ground." It was the extreme south end of the spur which gradually narrowed southward, and which was the continuation of the <span class="accented">Bezetha hill</span>, bounded by the brook Kedron on the east, and the Tyropceon on the west. This extreme south part called the Ophel sank into the bounding valleys to the Kedron precipitously and to the Tyropeon gradually. Pp. 328-335 of Condor's 'Handbook' (2nd edit.), and specially pp. 332-334, well repay a thorough study. A ditch was cut across the narrowest part of the ridge, which separated the temple hill itself from the Bezetha hill. In these parts fortifications were built, and no doubt to such it is our text calls attention. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_chronicles/27-3.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">Jotham</span><br /><span class="heb">ה֗וּא</span> <span class="translit">(hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, self, the same, this, that, as, are</span><br /><br /><span class="word">rebuilt</span><br /><span class="heb">בָּנָ֛ה</span> <span class="translit">(bā·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1129.htm">Strong's 1129: </a> </span><span class="str2">To build</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Upper</span><br /><span class="heb">הָעֶלְי֑וֹן</span> <span class="translit">(hā·‘el·yō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5945.htm">Strong's 5945: </a> </span><span class="str2">An elevation, lofty, as title, the Supreme</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Gate</span><br /><span class="heb">שַׁ֥עַר</span> <span class="translit">(ša·‘ar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8179.htm">Strong's 8179: </a> </span><span class="str2">An opening, door, gate</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the house</span><br /><span class="heb">בֵּית־</span> <span class="translit">(bêṯ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> </span><span class="str2">A house</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the LORD,</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and he worked</span><br /><span class="heb">בָּנָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(bā·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1129.htm">Strong's 1129: </a> </span><span class="str2">To build</span><br /><br /><span class="word">extensively</span><br /><span class="heb">לָרֹֽב׃</span> <span class="translit">(lā·rōḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7230.htm">Strong's 7230: </a> </span><span class="str2">Multitude, abundance, greatness</span><br /><br /><span class="word">on the wall</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבְחוֹמַ֥ת</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇə·ḥō·w·maṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2346.htm">Strong's 2346: </a> </span><span class="str2">A wall of protection</span><br /><br /><span class="word">at Ophel.</span><br /><span class="heb">הָעֹ֛פֶל</span> <span class="translit">(hā·‘ō·p̄el)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6077.htm">Strong's 6077: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ophel -- a fortified mound or hill in Jerusalem</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/27-3.htm">2 Chronicles 27:3 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/27-3.htm">2 Chronicles 27:3 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_chronicles/27-3.htm">2 Chronicles 27:3 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/27-3.htm">2 Chronicles 27:3 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/27-3.htm">2 Chronicles 27:3 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_chronicles/27-3.htm">2 Chronicles 27:3 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_chronicles/27-3.htm">2 Chronicles 27:3 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_chronicles/27-3.htm">2 Chronicles 27:3 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_chronicles/27-3.htm">2 Chronicles 27:3 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_chronicles/27-3.htm">2 Chronicles 27:3 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_chronicles/27-3.htm">OT History: 2 Chronicles 27:3 He built the upper gate (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_chronicles/27-2.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Chronicles 27:2"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 27:2" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_chronicles/27-4.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Chronicles 27:4"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 27:4" /></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>