3 Jotham rebuilt the Upper Gate of the temple of the Lord and did extensive work on the wall at the hill of Ophel.

Other Translations of 2 Chronicles 27:3

King James Version

3 He built the high gate of the house of the Lord, and on the wall of Ophel Ophel: or, the tower he built much.

English Standard Version

3 He built the upper gate of the house of the Lord and did much building on the wall of Ophel.

The Message

3 Jotham constructed the Upper Gate of The Temple of God, considerably extended the Wall of the Ophel,

New King James Version

3 He built the Upper Gate of the house of the Lord, and he built extensively on the wall of Ophel.

New Living Translation

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.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 27:3

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.