27:1–9 Jotham. The account of Jotham’s reign (750–735 b.c., including 10 years as co-regent with Uzziah) shows that his military success and power were due to his faithfulness to God (v. 6).
2 Chron. 27:2 Corrupt practices probably refers to worship at the high places (see note on 2 Kings 15:34–35).
2 Chron. 27:3b–6 Ophel. The higher part of the area between the Temple Mount and the city of David (33:14; Neh. 3:26). Ammonites. See 2 Chron. 26:8.
2 Chron. 27:7 His wars may include the beginning of the “Syro-Ephraimite War” (see 2 Kings 15:37 and note).
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