2 Chronicles 27:6 nasb — So Jotham became mighty because he ordered his ways before the LORD his God.

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"So Jotham became mighty because he ordered his ways before the LORD his God."

— 2 Chronicles 27:6, NASB

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2 Chronicles 27 — Context

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He built the upper gate of the house of the LORD, and he built extensively the wall of Ophel.

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Moreover, he built cities in the hill country of Judah, and he built fortresses and towers on the wooded hills.

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He fought also with the king of the Ammonites and prevailed over them so that the Ammonites gave him during that year one hundred talents of silver, ten thousand kors of wheat and ten thousand of barley. The Ammonites also paid him this amount in the second and in the third year.

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So Jotham became mighty because he ordered his ways before the LORD his God.

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Now the rest of the acts of Jotham, even all his wars and his acts, behold, they are written in the Book of the Kings of Israel and Judah.

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He was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem.

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And Jotham slept with his fathers, and they buried him in the city of David; and Ahaz his son became king in his place.

2 Chronicles 27:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 27:6 say?
2 Chronicles 27:6 in the NASB reads: “So Jotham became mighty because he ordered his ways before the LORD his God.”
Where is 2 Chronicles 27:6 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 27:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 27, verse 6.
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 27:6.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 27:6 in?
2 Chronicles 27:6 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 27:6?
2 Chronicles 27:6 reads (NASB): “So Jotham became mighty because he ordered his ways before the LORD his God.” 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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