2 Chronicles 27:1
New International Version
Jotham was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem sixteen years. His mother’s name was Jerusha daughter of Zadok.

New Living Translation
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.

English Standard Version
Jotham was twenty-five years old when he began to reign, and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Jerushah the daughter of Zadok.

Berean Standard Bible
Jotham was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem sixteen years. His mother’s name was Jerushah daughter of Zadok.

King James Bible
Jotham was twenty and five years old when he began to reign, and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem. His mother's name also was Jerushah, the daughter of Zadok.

New King James Version
Jotham was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Jerushah the daughter of Zadok.

New American Standard Bible
Jotham was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned for sixteen years in Jerusalem. And his mother’s name was Jerushah the daughter of Zadok.

NASB 1995
Jotham was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem. And his mother’s name was Jerushah the daughter of Zadok.

NASB 1977
Jotham was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem. And his mother’s name was Jerushah the daughter of Zadok.

Legacy Standard Bible
Jotham was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem. And his mother’s name was Jerushah the daughter of Zadok.

Amplified Bible
Jotham was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned for sixteen years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Jerushah the daughter of Zadok.

Christian Standard Bible
Jotham was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Jerushah daughter of Zadok.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Jotham was 25 years old when he became king and reigned 16 years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Jerushah daughter of Zadok.

American Standard Version
Jotham was twenty and five years old when he began to reign; and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem: and his mother's name was Jerushah the daughter of Zadok.

Contemporary English Version
Jotham was 25 years old when he became king of Judah, and he ruled from Jerusalem for 16 years. Jerushah his mother was the daughter of Zadok.

English Revised Version
Jotham was twenty and five years old when he began to reign; and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem: and his mother's name was Jerushah the daughter of Zadok.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Jotham was 25 years old when he began to rule. He ruled for 16 years in Jerusalem. His mother was Jerushah, daughter of Zadok.

Good News Translation
Jotham became king at the age of twenty-five, and he ruled in Jerusalem for sixteen years. His mother was Jerushah, the daughter of Zadok.

International Standard Version
Jotham was 25 years old when he began his reign, and he reigned for sixteen years in Jerusalem. His mother was Zadok's daughter Jerusha.

Majority Standard Bible
Jotham was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem sixteen years. His mother’s name was Jerushah daughter of Zadok.

NET Bible
Jotham was twenty-five years old when he began to reign, and he reigned for sixteen years in Jerusalem. His mother was Jerusha the daughter of Zadok.

New Heart English Bible
Jotham was twenty-five years old when he began to reign; and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem: and his mother's name was Jerushah the daughter of Zadok.

Webster's Bible Translation
Jotham was twenty and five years old when he began to reign and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem. His mother's name also was Jerushah, the daughter of Zadok.

World English Bible
Jotham was twenty-five years old when he began to reign, and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Jerushah the daughter of Zadok.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Jotham [is] a son of twenty-five years in his reigning, and he has reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem, and the name of his mother [is] Jerushah daughter of Zadok.

Young's Literal Translation
A son of twenty and five years is Jotham in his reigning, and sixteen years he hath reigned in Jerusalem, and the name of his mother is Jerushah daughter of Zadok.

Smith's Literal Translation
The son of twenty and five years was Jotham in his reigning, and sixteen years reigned he in Jerusalem. And his mother's name Jerushah, daughter of Zadok.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Joatham was five and twenty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem: the name of his mother was Jerusa the daughter of Sadoc.

Catholic Public Domain Version
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.

New American Bible
Jotham was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Jerusha, daughter of Zadok.

New Revised Standard Version
Jotham was twenty-five years old when he began to reign; he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Jerushah daughter of Zadok.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
JOTHAM was twenty-five years old when he began to reign, and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem. His mother's name was Jerushah, the daughter of Zadok.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Yutham was a son of twenty and five years when he ascended in the kingdom, and sixteen years he reigned in Jerusalem, and the name of his mother: Yerusha, daughter of Tsadoq.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Jotham was twenty and five years old when he began to reign; and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem; and his mother's name was Jerushah the daughter of Zadok.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Joatham was twenty and five years old when he began to reign, and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem: and his mother's name was Jerusa, daughter of Sadoc.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Jotham Reigns in Judah
1Jotham was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem sixteen years. His mother’s name was Jerushah daughter of Zadok. 2And 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.…

Cross References
2 Kings 15:32-38
In the second year of the reign of Pekah son of Remaliah over Israel, Jotham son of Uzziah became king of Judah. / He was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem sixteen years. His mother’s name was Jerusha daughter of Zadok. / And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, just as his father Uzziah had done. ...

2 Chronicles 26:21-23
So King Uzziah was a leper until the day of his death. He lived in isolation, leprous and cut off from the house of the LORD, while his son Jotham had charge of the royal palace and governed the people of the land. / As for the rest of the acts of Uzziah, from beginning to end, they are recorded by the prophet Isaiah son of Amoz. / And Uzziah rested with his fathers and was buried near them in a field of burial that belonged to the kings, for the people said, “He was a leper.” And his son Jotham reigned in his place.

Isaiah 1:1
This is the vision concerning Judah and Jerusalem that Isaiah son of Amoz saw during the reigns of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah.

Matthew 1:9
Uzziah was the father of Jotham, Jotham the father of Ahaz, and Ahaz the father of Hezekiah.

2 Kings 16:1-2
In the seventeenth year of Pekah son of Remaliah, Ahaz son of Jotham became king of Judah. / 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 his God.

2 Chronicles 28:1
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.

Hosea 1:1
This is the word of the LORD that came to Hosea son of Beeri in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah, and of Jeroboam son of Jehoash, king of Israel.

Micah 1:1
This is the word of the LORD that came to Micah the Moreshite in the days of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah—what he saw regarding Samaria and Jerusalem:

2 Kings 15:1-7
In the twenty-seventh year of Jeroboam’s reign over Israel, Azariah son of Amaziah became king of Judah. / He was sixteen years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem fifty-two years. His mother’s name was Jecoliah; she was from Jerusalem. / And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, just as his father Amaziah had done. ...

2 Chronicles 26:1-5
All the people of Judah took Uzziah, who was sixteen years old, and made him king in place of his father Amaziah. / Uzziah was the one who rebuilt Eloth and restored it to Judah after King Amaziah rested with his fathers. / Uzziah was sixteen years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem fifty-two years. His mother’s name was Jecoliah; she was from Jerusalem. ...

2 Kings 14:21
Then all the people of Judah took Azariah, who was sixteen years old, and made him king in place of his father Amaziah.

2 Chronicles 25:21-24
So Jehoash king of Israel advanced, and he and Amaziah king of Judah faced each other at Beth-shemesh in Judah. / And Judah was routed before Israel, and every man fled to his own home. / 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. ...

2 Kings 15:34
And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, just as his father Uzziah had done.

2 Chronicles 26:4
And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, just as his father Amaziah had done.

2 Kings 15:3
And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, just as his father Amaziah had done.


Treasury of Scripture

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Jotham
The name "Jotham" in Hebrew is יוֹתָם (Yotam), meaning "Yahweh is perfect" or "Yahweh is complete." This name reflects the theological understanding that God is the epitome of perfection and completeness, a theme that resonates throughout the Scriptures. Jotham's reign is a testament to the divine order and the fulfillment of God's promises to the line of David, emphasizing the importance of godly leadership.

was twenty-five years old
The age of Jotham when he ascended to the throne signifies a period of maturity and readiness for leadership. In the ancient Near Eastern context, reaching the age of twenty-five would have been seen as a time when a man was fully prepared to take on significant responsibilities. This detail underscores the importance of preparation and maturity in leadership roles, a principle that remains relevant in Christian teachings today.

when he became king
The transition to kingship marks a significant moment in Jotham's life and in the history of Judah. The role of a king in Israel was not just political but also spiritual, as the king was expected to lead the people in accordance with God's laws. Jotham's ascension to the throne is a reminder of the divine right and responsibility bestowed upon leaders to govern with justice and righteousness.

and he reigned in Jerusalem
Jerusalem, the city of David, holds profound significance as the political and spiritual center of Israel. It is the place where God's presence dwelt in the temple, making it the heart of worship and governance. Jotham's reign in Jerusalem highlights the centrality of this city in God's plan for His people and serves as a symbol of divine authority and blessing.

sixteen years
The duration of Jotham's reign, sixteen years, indicates a period of stability and continuity in the kingdom of Judah. In biblical numerology, the number sixteen can be seen as a combination of the numbers seven (completeness) and nine (divine completeness from the Father), suggesting a reign that was marked by divine favor and fulfillment of God's purposes.

His mother’s name was Jerushah
The mention of Jotham's mother, Jerushah, whose name means "possessed" or "married" in Hebrew, highlights the importance of maternal influence in the king's life. In the biblical narrative, mothers often play crucial roles in shaping the character and faith of their children. Jerushah's presence in the text underscores the value of godly parenting and the impact it can have on future generations.

daughter of Zadok
Zadok, a name meaning "righteous" or "just," was a prominent priestly figure in Israel's history. The reference to Jerushah as the daughter of Zadok connects Jotham to a lineage of righteousness and priestly heritage. This association emphasizes the intertwining of royal and priestly lines in the biblical narrative, pointing to the ultimate fulfillment in Christ, who is both King and High Priest.

XXVII.

REIGN OF JOTHAM. (Comp. 2Kings 15:32-38.)

LENGTH AND CHARACTER OF THE REIGN.

PUBLIC WORKS (2Chronicles 27:1-4).

(1) Jotham was twenty and five years old.--Word for word as 2Kings 15:33, only adding Jotham.

Jerushah, the daughter of Zadok.--Perhaps the high priest Zadok of 1Chronicles 6:12. (Comp. 2Chronicles 22:11.) . . .

Verse 1. - Jerushah. This name in the parallel is spelt with a final aleph instead of he. Nothing else is known of Jerushah, nor of her father Zadok.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Jotham
יוֹתָ֣ם (yō·w·ṯām)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3147: Jotham -- 'the LORD is perfect', three Israelites

was twenty-five
עֶשְׂרִ֨ים (‘eś·rîm)
Number - common plural
Strong's 6242: Twenty, twentieth

years old
בֶּן־ (ben-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

when he became king,
בְּמָלְכ֔וֹ (bə·mā·lə·ḵōw)
Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 4427: To reign, inceptively, to ascend the throne, to induct into royalty, to take counsel

and he reigned
מָלַ֖ךְ (mā·laḵ)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 4427: To reign, inceptively, to ascend the throne, to induct into royalty, to take counsel

in Jerusalem
בִּֽירוּשָׁלִָ֑ם (bî·rū·šā·lim)
Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 3389: Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel

sixteen
וְשֵׁשׁ־ (wə·šêš-)
Conjunctive waw | Number - feminine singular
Strong's 8337: Six (a cardinal number)

years.
שָׁנָ֔ה (šā·nāh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 8141: A year

His mother’s
אִמּ֔וֹ (’im·mōw)
Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 517: A mother, )

name
וְשֵׁ֣ם (wə·šêm)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 8034: A name

was Jerushah
יְרוּשָׁ֖ה (yə·rū·šāh)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 3388: Jerusha -- 'taken possession of', mother of King Jotham

daughter
בַּת־ (baṯ-)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 1323: A daughter

of Zadok.
צָדֽוֹק׃ (ṣā·ḏō·wq)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6659: Zadok -- the name of several Israelites


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