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2 Chronicles 27

New Living Translation NLT

1 Jotham was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem sixteen years. His mother was Jerusha, the daughter of Zadok.

2 Jotham did what was pleasing in the LORD ’s sight. He did everything his father, Uzziah, had done, except that Jotham did not sin by entering the Temple of the LORD . But the people continued in their corrupt ways.

3 Jotham rebuilt the upper gate of the Temple of the LORD . He also did extensive rebuilding on the wall at the hill of Ophel.

4 He built towns in the hill country of Judah and constructed fortresses and towers in the wooded areas.

5 Jotham went to war against the Ammonites and conquered them. Over the next three years he received from them an annual tribute of 7,500 pounds of silver, 50,000 bushels of wheat, and 50,000 bushels of barley.

6 King Jotham became powerful because he was careful to live in obedience to the LORD his God.

7 The rest of the events of Jotham’s reign, including all his wars and other activities, are recorded in

8 He was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem sixteen years.

9 When Jotham died, he was buried in the City of David. And his son Ahaz became the next king.

Common English Bible CEB

1 Jotham was 25 years old when he became king, and he ruled for sixteen years in Jerusalem. His mother's name was Jerushah; she was Zadok's daughter.

2 Jotham did what was right in the LORD's eyes, just as his father Uzziah had done. Unlike Uzziah, Jotham didn't enter the LORD's temple. But the people continued their crooked practices.

3 Jotham rebuilt the Upper Gate of the LORD's temple and did extensive work on the wall of the elevated fortress.

4 He built towns in Judah's highlands and fortresses and towers in the wooded areas.

5 He fought against the king of the Ammonites and defeated the Ammonites. They paid him one hundred kikkars of silver, ten thousand kors of wheat, and ten thousand kors of barley that year and for the next two years.

6 Jotham was securely established because he maintained a faithful life before the LORD his God.

7 The rest of Jotham's deeds, including all his wars and accomplishments, are written in the official records of Israel's and Judah's kings.

8 He was 25 years old when he became king, and he ruled for sixteen years in Jerusalem.

9 Jotham lay down with his ancestors and was buried in David's City. His son Ahaz succeeded him as king.