2 Chronicles 27:3 kjv — He built the high gate of the house of the Lord, and on the wall of Ophel he built much.

King James Version

"He built the high gate of the house of the Lord, and on the wall of Ophel he built much."

— 2 Chronicles 27:3, King James Version

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2 Chronicles 27 — Context

1

Jotham was twenty and five years old when he began to reign, and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name also was Jerushah, the daughter of Zadok.

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.

3

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

4

Moreover he built cities in the mountains of Judah, and in the forests he built castles and towers.

5

He fought also with the king of the Ammonites, and prevailed against them. And the children of Ammon gave him the same year an hundred talents of silver, and ten thousand measures of wheat, and ten thousand of barley. So much did the children of Ammon pay unto him, both the second year, and the third.

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So Jotham became mighty, because he prepared his ways before the Lord his God.

2 Chronicles 27:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 27:3 say?
2 Chronicles 27:3 in the King James Version reads: “He built the high gate of the house of the Lord, and on the wall of Ophel he built much.”
Where is 2 Chronicles 27:3 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 27:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 27, verse 3.
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 27:3.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 27:3 in?
2 Chronicles 27:3 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 27:3?
2 Chronicles 27:3 reads (KJV): “He built the high gate of the house of the Lord, and on the wall of Ophel he built much.” 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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