| International Standard Version | New Living Translation |
| 1Jotham was 25 years old when he began his reign, and he reigned for sixteen years in Jerusalem. His mother was Zadok's daughter Jerusha. | 1Jotham was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem sixteen years. His mother was Jerusha, the daughter of Zadok. |
| 2He practiced what the LORD considered to be right, just as his father Uzziah had done, even though he did not enter the Temple. Nevertheless, the people continued acting corruptly. | 2Jotham did what was pleasing in the LORD’s sight. He did everything his father, Uzziah, had done, except that Jotham did not sin by entering the Temple of the LORD. But the people continued in their corrupt ways. |
| 3Jotham constructed the Upper Gate of the LORD's Temple and did extensive work on the wall of Ophel. | 3Jotham rebuilt the upper gate of the Temple of the LORD. He also did extensive rebuilding on the wall at the hill of Ophel. |
| 4He also built cities in the hill country of Judah, along with fortresses and guard towers in the forests. | 4He built towns in the hill country of Judah and constructed fortresses and towers in the wooded areas. |
| 5He launched a military excursion against the king of the Ammonites and defeated him. As a result, that year the Ammonites paid 100 talents of silver in tribute, as well as 10,000 kors of wheat and 10,000 kors of barley. The Ammonites continued to pay this same amount in tribute over the following two years. | 5Jotham went to war against the Ammonites and conquered them. Over the next three years he received from them an annual tribute of 7,500 pounds of silver, 50,000 bushels of wheat, and 50,000 bushels of barley. |
| 6Jotham grew in power because he had determined to live his life in the presence of the LORD his God. | 6King Jotham became powerful because he was careful to live in obedience to the LORD his God. |
| 7The rest of the accomplishments of Jotham's reign, including all of his military exploits and campaigns, are recorded in the book of the Kings of Israel and Judah. | 7The rest of the events of Jotham’s reign, including all his wars and other activities, are recorded in The Book of the Kings of Israel and Judah. |
| 8He started his reign at the age of 25 years and he reigned for sixteen years in Jerusalem. | 8He was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem sixteen years. |
| 9Then Jotham died, as had his fathers, and he was buried in the City of David. His son Ahaz became king in his place. | 9When Jotham died, he was buried in the City of David. And his son Ahaz became the next king. |
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