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27:1-9 Jotham. The account of Jotham's reign (, including as co-regent with Uzziah) is expanded from 2 Kings 15:33-38 to show that his military success and power were due to his faithfulness to God (2 Chron. 27:6). Jotham is presented in a wholly positive way, in contrast to his father Uzziah (v. 2b) and his son Ahaz (ch. 28), of whom the Chronicler has nothing good to say.
27:2 Corrupt practices probably refers to worship at the high places (see note on 2 Kings 15:34-35).
27:3b-6 This is the Chronicler's addition. Ophel. The higher part of the area in between the Temple Mount and the city of David (33:14; Neh. 3:26). Ammonites. See 2 Chron. 26:8. The cessation of tribute after may reflect the rising power of Syria (Aram) in the lands across the Jordan. Jotham became mighty. The same Hebrew verb is used of Uzziah (26:16), but unlike his father, Jotham does not succumb to pride.
27:7 His wars may include the initial stages of confrontation with the Syro-Ephraimite coalition (see 2 Kings 15:37).
