What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 27:2? He did what was right in the eyes of the LORD The opening statement sets the tone for Jotham’s reign. Scripture repeatedly measures a king’s life by whether he “did what was right in the eyes of the LORD” (compare 1 Kings 15:11; 2 Chronicles 14:2). Here the chronicler plainly affirms Jotham’s personal obedience. • Right means aligned with God’s revealed standards, not cultural opinion (Psalm 19:7-9). • Eyes of the LORD reminds us that God Himself is the ultimate evaluator (Proverbs 5:21). • This verdict highlights moral integrity, public justice, and covenant loyalty (Micah 6:8). By beginning with this approval, the text assures us that Jotham’s righteousness is real, not merely political spin (2 Kings 15:34). Just as his father Uzziah had done The verse links Jotham with Uzziah’s early faithfulness (2 Chronicles 26:4-5), before Uzziah’s pride led to downfall. • Family heritage matters (Deuteronomy 6:6-7). Godly example can ignite the next generation. • Yet the phrase also carries a caution: lineage is never a guarantee (Ezekiel 18:20). Each person must choose faithfulness. • Jotham adopted the good in his father without repeating the sin that later marred Uzziah’s legacy (2 Chronicles 26:16). He did not enter the temple of the LORD This short note is loaded with meaning. Uzziah was struck with leprosy for unlawfully entering the temple to burn incense (2 Chronicles 26:16-21). Jotham learns from history. • Restraint is as much a mark of wisdom as action (Proverbs 1:7). • Respect for God’s boundaries preserves worship’s holiness (Numbers 18:7). • By honoring priestly roles, Jotham upholds the divinely ordered structure (2 Chronicles 23:18-19). His choice shows that genuine righteousness includes humility before sacred things. But the people still behaved corruptly Personal integrity does not automatically transform a nation. While Jotham repairs gates and strengthens defenses (2 Chronicles 27:3-4), hearts remain unchanged. • National sin can persist under righteous leadership (2 Kings 14:4; 2 Chronicles 20:33). • The statement exposes the limits of top-down reform; revival requires widespread repentance (2 Chronicles 7:14). • It foreshadows later judgment when the majority ignore godly models (Jeremiah 17:23). Even the best king cannot substitute for personal faith in each citizen (Romans 14:12). summary 2 Chronicles 27:2 presents Jotham as a king who personally honors God, learns from his father’s mistakes, and respects the temple’s holiness. Yet the verse also sounds a sober warning: one man’s righteousness, even on the throne, cannot compel a corrupt populace to obedience. God sees and commends faithful individuals, but every generation and every heart must choose to follow Him. |
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