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2 Chronicles 27:4
2 Chronicles 27:4
John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible · John Gill (1697–1771) · Public Domain
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2 Chronicles 27 — Overview2 Chronicles 27 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleHere is a very short account of the reign of Jotham, a pious prosperous
prince, of whom one would wish to have known more: but we may better
dispense with the brevity of his story because that which lengthened…2 Chronicles 27 — Overview2 Chronicles 27 · Treasury of Scripture Knowledge2 Chronicles 27:1, Jotham reigning well, prospers; 2 Chronicles 27:5, He subdues the Ammonites; 2 Chronicles 27:7, His reign and death; Ahaz succeeds him.2 Chronicles 27 — Overview2 Chronicles 27 · John Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleThis chapter treats of the reign of Jotham, which was a good one, 2Ch 27:1, of his buildings and wars, 2Ch 27:3, and of his death and burial, 2Ch 27:7.Ver. 1. Jotham was twenty five years old,....See Gill on "2Ki 15:33"2 Chronicles 27:1-92 Chronicles 27:1-9 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleThere is not much more related here concerning Jotham than we had
before, 2 Kings xv. 32, &c.
I. He reigned well. He did that which was right in the sight of the
Lord; the course of his reign was good, and…2 Chronicles 27:1-92 Chronicles 27:1-9 · The Pulpit CommentaryEXPOSITION
This chapter of nine verses is paralleled by the seven verses of 2 Kings 15:32-38. It consists of personal particulars respecting Jotham (2 Kings 15:1, 2 Kings 15:2); his building and his wars (2 Kings…2 Chronicles 27:42 Chronicles 27:4 · Treasury of Scripture Knowledgehe built cities: 2 Chronicles 11:5-10, 2 Chronicles 14:7, 2 Chronicles 26:9-10
the mountains: Joshua 14:12-13; Luke 1:39
castles and towers: These castles and towers he doubtless built built for the protection of the…