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

Other Translations of 2 Chronicles 27:8

King James Version

8 He was five and twenty years old when he began to reign, and reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem.

English Standard Version

8 He was twenty-five years old when he began to reign, and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem.

The Message

8 He was twenty-five years old when he became king; he reigned for sixteen years at Jerusalem.

New King James Version

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

New Living Translation

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

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 27:8

Chapter Contents

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.