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2 Chronicles 27:2

2 Chronicles 27:1 bbe — Jotham was twenty-five years old when he became king; and he was ruling in Jerusalem for sixteen years; and his mother'…

Bible in Basic English

"Jotham was twenty-five years old when he became king; and he was ruling in Jerusalem for sixteen years; and his mother's name was Jerushah, the daughter of Zadok."

— 2 Chronicles 27:1, Bible in Basic English

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2 Chronicles 27 — Context

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Jotham was twenty-five years old when he became king; and he was ruling in Jerusalem for sixteen years; and his mother's name was Jerushah, the daughter of Zadok.

2

He did what was right in the eyes of the Lord, as his father Uzziah had done; but he did not go into the Temple of the Lord. And the people still went on in their evil ways.

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He put up the higher doorway of the house of the Lord, and did much building on the wall of the Ophel.

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In addition, he made towns in the hill-country of Judah, and strong buildings and towers in the woodlands.

2 Chronicles 27:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 27:1 say?
2 Chronicles 27:1 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Jotham was twenty-five years old when he became king; and he was ruling in Jerusalem for sixteen years; and his mother's name was Jerushah, the daughter of Zadok.”
Where is 2 Chronicles 27:1 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 27:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 27, verse 1.
Who wrote 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 2 Chronicles about?
2 Chronicles narrates Solomon's reign and the kings of Judah down to the exile, with particular emphasis on the temple and faithful worship. It ends with Cyrus's decree authorizing the return — a note of hope for a people just home from Babylon.
What are the major themes of 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles explores themes including Temple, Worship, Faithful Kings, Reform, Return. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Chronicles 27:1.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 27:1 in?
2 Chronicles 27:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Chronicles 27:1?
2 Chronicles 27:1 reads (BBE): “Jotham was twenty-five years old when he became king; and he was ruling in Jerusalem for sixteen years; and his mother's name was Jerushah, the daughter of Zadok.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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