Kingdom EraOld Testament

Jotham

2 Kings 2 Chronicles Matthew

When

750–732 BC· Reign

Tied to events dated from records outside the Bible, usually within a few years. How the dates are worked out

Name meaning

"the LORD is perfect" · Hebrew

About

King of Judah, son of Uzziah. When the Lord struck his father with leprosy, Jotham took charge of the royal household and judged the people of the land. As king he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem. He did what was right in the eyes of the Lord, as his father had done, though the high places remained and the people still acted corruptly. He built the upper gate of the house of the Lord, raised cities and towers in Judah, and defeated the Ammonites, who paid him tribute. Chronicles says he grew mighty because of the way he walked before the Lord. His son Ahaz reigned after him.

Relationships

FatherUzziahFather, a leper to his death, whose household Jotham governed

SonAhazSon, who reigned after him but did not do what was right

Key Scripture AppearancesKJV

2 Kings 15:5

And the LORD smote the king, so that he was a leper unto the day of his death, and dwelt in a several house. And Jotham the king’s son was over the house, judging the people of the land.2 Kings 15:5, KJV

2 Kings 15:34

And he did that which was right in the sight of the LORD: he did according to all that his father Uzziah had done.2 Kings 15:34, KJV

2 Chronicles 27:2

And he did that which was right in the sight of the LORD, according to all that his father Uzziah did: howbeit he entered not into the temple of the LORD. And the people did yet corruptly.2 Chronicles 27:2, KJV

2 Chronicles 27:6

So Jotham became mighty, because he prepared his ways before the LORD his God.2 Chronicles 27:6, KJV

Matthew 1:9

And Ozias begat Joatham; and Joatham begat Achaz; and Achaz begat Ezekias;Matthew 1:9, KJV

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