2 Chronicles 27:1 meaning and explanation

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.

2 Chronicles 27:1, Berean Standard Bible

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This opening verse introduces Jotham, who became king of Judah at twenty-five and ruled for sixteen years in Jerusalem. The Chronicler regularly gives the age, length and capital of a reign, and he often names the king's mother, here Jerushah daughter of Zadok.

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