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[[Jotham]] or '''Yotam''' ([[Hebrew]] '''יותם''', [[YHWH]] is perfect) (783-vr. 768-r. 758-742 BC according to [[James Ussher|Ussher]]<ref name=Ussher>[[James Ussher]], ''[[The Annals of the World]]'', [[Larry Pierce]], ed., Green Forest, AR: Master Books, 2003 (ISBN 0890513600), pghh. 565, 580, 586, 598</ref>, or 775-vr. 750-r. 740-732 BC according to [[Edwin R. Thiele|Thiele]]<ref name=Wood>Leon J. Wood, ''A Survey of Israel's History'', rev. ed. David O'Brien, Grand Rapids, MI: Academie Books, 1986 (ISBN 031034770X), pp. 300-301</ref>) was the tenth king of the [[Southern Kingdom]] of [[Israel]] in direct line of descent. His reign is notable for a significant military victory but also for the beginning of a defensive war against [[Syria]] and the [[Northern Kingdom]].

'''Jotham''' or '''Yotam''' ([[Hebrew]] '''יותם''', [[YHWH]] is perfect) (783-vr. 768-r. 758-742 BC according to [[James Ussher|Ussher]],<ref name=Ussher>[[James Ussher]], ''[[The Annals of the World]]'', [[Larry Pierce]], ed., Green Forest, AR: Master Books, 2003 (ISBN 0890513600), pghh. 565, 580, 586, 598</ref> or 775-vr. 750-r. 740-732 BC according to [[Edwin R. Thiele|Thiele]]<ref name=Wood>Leon J. Wood, ''A Survey of Israel's History'', rev. ed. David O'Brien, Grand Rapids, MI: Academie Books, 1986 (ISBN 031034770X), pp. 300-301</ref>) was the tenth king of the [[Southern Kingdom]] of [[Israel]] in direct line of descent. His reign is notable for a significant military victory but also for the beginning of a defensive war against [[Syria]] and the [[Northern Kingdom]].

== Early Life and Family ==

== Early Life and Family ==

[[Uzziah]], in the forty-second year of his reign, foolishly tried to burn incense in the [[Temple of Jerusalem]] and was stricken with [[leprosy]] as a result. Uzziah spent the rest of his reign and life in quarantine.<ref name=WebBible>Authors unknown. "[http://www.christiananswers.net/dictionary/jotham.html Entry for Jotham]." WebBible Encyclopedia. Retrieved June 5, 2007.</ref>

[[Uzziah]], in the forty-second year of his reign, foolishly tried to burn incense in the [[Temple of Jerusalem]] and was stricken with [[leprosy]] as a result. Uzziah spent the rest of his reign and life in quarantine.<ref name=WebBible>Authors unknown. "[http://www.christiananswers.net/dictionary/jotham.html Entry for Jotham]." WebBible Encyclopedia. Retrieved June 5, 2007.</ref>

Therefore, at that time, Jotham had to assume the powers and duties of the crown.<ref>{{Bible ref|book=II_Kings|chap=15|verses=5}}</ref><ref>{{Bible ref|book=II_Chronicles|chap=26|verses=21}}</ref><ref name=WebBible/><ref name=IGH>Claiborne, Winford. "[http://www.gospelhour.net/2062.html Uzziah, Jotham, and Ahaz]." ''[http://www.gospelhour.net/ The International Gospel Hour]''. Transcript of program first broadcast on radio on November 2, 2003. Retrieved June 5, 2007.</ref> In Ussher's chronology, Jotham was fifteen years old at the time (and thus only one year younger than his own father was when he began to exercise affairs of state)<ref name=Ussher/>. In Thiele's system he was already twenty-five years old, and was not merely a viceregent but a true [[viceroy]].<ref name=Wood/>

Therefore, at that time, Jotham had to assume the powers and duties of the crown.<ref name=WebBible/><ref>{{Bible ref|book=II_Kings|chap=15|verses=5}}</ref><ref>{{Bible ref|book=II_Chronicles|chap=26|verses=21}}</ref><ref name=IGH>Claiborne, Winford. "[http://www.gospelhour.net/2062.html Uzziah, Jotham, and Ahaz]." ''[http://www.gospelhour.net/ The International Gospel Hour]''. Transcript of program first broadcast on radio on November 2, 2003. Retrieved June 5, 2007.</ref> In Ussher's chronology, Jotham was fifteen years old at the time (and thus only one year younger than his own father was when he began to exercise affairs of state).<ref name=Ussher/> In Thiele's system he was already twenty-five years old, and was not merely a viceregent but a true [[viceroy]].<ref name=Wood/>

== Accession ==

== Accession ==

In the second year-of-reign of King [[Pekah]] of the Northern Kingdom, Jotham attained royal dignity--either by becoming sole ruler<ref name=Ussher/> or viceroy<ref name=Wood/>. He was twenty-five years old at the time, and would hold this dignity for sixteen years.<ref>{{Bible ref|book=II_Chronicles|chap=27|verses=1,8}}</ref>

In the second year-of-reign of King [[Pekah]] of the Northern Kingdom, Jotham attained royal dignity—either by becoming sole ruler<ref name=Ussher/> or viceroy.<ref name=Wood/> He was twenty-five years old at the time, and would hold this dignity for sixteen years.<ref>{{Bible ref|book=II_Chronicles|chap=27|verses=1,8}}</ref>

The [[Bible]] credits him with right acts in the sight of the Lord.<ref name=WebBible/> But it also says that he never attended any services in the [[Temple of Jerusalem]],<ref>{{Bible ref|book=II_Chronicles|chap=27|verses=2}}</ref><ref name=IGH/> nor removed any [[high place]]s.<ref>{{Bible ref|book=II_Kings|chap=15|verses=34-35}}</ref> Sadly, the people did not follow any of his right acts--perhaps because he did not provide a sufficiently inspiring public example.

The [[Bible]] credits him with right acts in the sight of the Lord.<ref name=WebBible/> But it also says that he never attended any services in the [[Temple of Jerusalem]],<ref name=IGH/><ref>{{Bible ref|book=II_Chronicles|chap=27|verses=2}}</ref> nor removed any [[high place]]s.<ref>{{Bible ref|book=II_Kings|chap=15|verses=34-35}}</ref> Sadly, the people did not follow any of his right acts—perhaps because he did not provide a sufficiently inspiring public example.

He did build the high gate of the Temple,<ref name=CCM>David Holt Boshert, Jr., and David Ettinger, [http://www.christcenteredmall.com/teachings/kings/jotham.htm Jotham King of Judah], Christ-Centered Mall. Retrieved June 5, 2007</ref> add significantly to the wall of [[Ophel]], and build many military outposts in the mountains and forests.<ref>{{Bible ref|book=II_Chronicles|chap=27|verses=3-4}}</ref><ref name=CCM/>

He did build the high gate of the Temple,<ref name=CCM>David Holt Boshert, Jr., and David Ettinger, [http://www.christcenteredmall.com/teachings/kings/jotham.htm Jotham King of Judah], Christ-Centered Mall. Retrieved June 5, 2007</ref> add significantly to the wall of [[Ophel]], and build many military outposts in the mountains and forests.<ref name=CCM/><ref>{{Bible ref|book=II_Chronicles|chap=27|verses=3-4}}</ref>

== Wars ==

== Wars ==

== References ==

== References ==

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== See Also ==

== See also ==

* [[Pekah]]

* [[Pekah]]