1 Jotham was twenty-five years old when he had begun to reign, and he reigned for sixteen years in Jerusalem. The name of his mother was Jerusha, the daughter of Zadok.
2 And he did what was right before the Lord, in accord with all that his father, Uzziah, had done, except that he did not enter into the temple of the Lord, and still the people were transgressing.
3 He improved the high gate of the house of the Lord. And he built many things upon the wall of Ophel.
4 Also, he built cities in the mountains of Judah, and fortresses and towers in the forests.
5 He fought against the king of the sons of Ammon, and he defeated them. And at that time, the sons of Ammon gave to him one hundred talents of silver, and ten thousand cor of wheat, and the same number of cor of barley. These things the sons of Ammon offered to him in the second and third year.
6 And Jotham was strengthened, because he had directed his way before the Lord his God.
7 Now the rest of the words of Jotham, and all his battles and works, have been written in the book of the kings of Israel and Judah.
8 He was twenty-five years old when he had begun to reign, and he reigned for sixteen years in Jerusalem.
9 And Jotham slept with his fathers, and they buried him in the City of David. And his son, Ahaz, reigned in his place.
Versículos relacionados com 2 Chronicles, 27:
2 Chronicles 27 is a chapter that talks about Joton, son of Uzziah, who reigned in Judah and did what was straight in the eyes of the Lord. He fortified cities, built towers and walls, and had battle wins. Following are five verses related to the topics addressed in 2 chronicles 27:
Proverbs 21:31: "The horse is prepared for battle day, but victory comes from the Lord." This verse highlights the importance of human preparation and effort, but also recognizes that the final victory comes from the Lord.
Psalm 127:1: "If the Lord does not build the house, in vain work those who build it; if the Lord does not keep the city, in vain watches the sentry." This verse highlights the importance of God's dependence on success and protection.
Proverbs 2:7-8: "He reserves true wisdom for the straight; he is a shield for those who walk with integrity. He protects the paths of the righteous and keeps the path of his faithful." This verse highlights the importance of wisdom and integrity in following the ways of God.
Psalm 18:32-33: "God is what gives me with strength and makes my way perfect. It makes my feet like those of the color and puts me in my heights." This verse highlights the help and strengthening that God gives to His faithful.
Isaiah 26:3: "Thou shalt keep in peace the one whose mind is firm in you; for he trusts in you." This verse highlights the importance of trust in God for peace and mental stability.
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