3 Jotham rebuilt the Upper Gate of the temple of the Lord and did extensive work on the wall at the hill of Ophel.
3 He built the high gate of the house of the Lord, and on the wall of Ophel
3 He built the upper gate of the house of the Lord and did much building on the wall of Ophel.
3 Jotham constructed the Upper Gate of The Temple of God, considerably extended the Wall of the Ophel,
3 He built the Upper Gate of the house of the Lord, and he built extensively on the wall of Ophel.
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 forts and towers in the wooded areas.
4 Moreover he built cities in the mountains of Judah, and in the forests he built castles and towers.
4 Moreover, he built cities in the hill country of Judah, and forts and towers on the wooded hills.
4 and built cities in the high country of Judah and forts and towers down in the forests.
4 Moreover he built cities in the mountains of Judah, and in the forests he built fortresses and towers.
4 He built towns in the hill country of Judah and constructed fortresses and towers in the wooded areas.
Jotham's reign in Judah.
The people did corruptly. Perhaps Jotham was wanting towards the reformation of the land. Men may be very good, and yet not have courage and zeal to do what they might. It certainly casts blame upon the people. Jotham prospered, and became mighty. The more stedfast we are in religion, the more mighty we are, both to resist evil, and to do good. The Lord often removes wise and pious rulers, and sends others, whose follies and vices punish a people that valued not their mercies.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 27:3
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Jotham's reign in Judah.
The people did corruptly. Perhaps Jotham was wanting towards the reformation of the land. Men may be very good, and yet not have courage and zeal to do what they might. It certainly casts blame upon the people. Jotham prospered, and became mighty. The more stedfast we are in religion, the more mighty we are, both to resist evil, and to do good. The Lord often removes wise and pious rulers, and sends others, whose follies and vices punish a people that valued not their mercies.