Lexical Definition
Ἰωάθαμ Iōátham (ee-o-ath'-am) Jotham N:N-M-P
of Hebrew origin (יוֹתָם)
Joatham.
- Joatham (i.e. Jotham), an Israelite
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Ἰωαθὰμ | Jotham | Matt.1.9 |
| Ἰωαθάμ | Jotham | Matt.1.9 |
| Ιωθάμ | Jotham | LXX.1Chr.2.47 |
| Jotham slept | LXX.2Kgs.15.38 | |
| of Jotham | LXX.2Kgs.15.30 • LXX.2Kgs.15.36 • LXX.2Kgs.16.1 • LXX.1Chr.5.17 | |
| Ιωαθάμ | Jotham | LXX.Judg.9.5 • LXX.2Kgs.15.5 • LXX.2Kgs.15.7 • LXX.2Kgs.15.32 • LXX.1Chr.3.12 • LXX.2Chr.26.21 • LXX.2Chr.26.23 • LXX.2Chr.27.1 • LXX.2Chr.27.8 • LXX.Isa.1.1 • LXX.Isa.7.1 |
| Jotham grew strong | LXX.2Chr.27.6 | |
| Jotham slept | LXX.2Chr.27.9 | |
| of Jotham | LXX.Judg.9.57 • LXX.2Chr.27.7 | |
| to Jotham | LXX.Judg.9.7 | |
| Ιωάθαμ | Jotham | LXX.Hos.1.1 |
| of Jotham | LXX.Mic.1.1 |
Abbott-Smith
Ἰωάθαμ (WH, -θάμ), ὁ, indecl. (Heb. יוֹתָם),
Jotham, King of Judah: Mt 1:9.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Matthew | 1:9 |
Profile
Male • King of Judah • King of Judah and son of Uzziah
King living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Jotham, the son of Uzziah, was a king of Judah who reigned for sixteen years.
- A king of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Ki.15.5;
- referred to as Jotham יוֹתָם, or Jotham (KJV= Joatham) Ἰωάθαμ;
- a son of Uzziah עֻזִּיָּה and Jerusha יְרוּשָׁא;
- father of Ahaz אָחָז.
Jotham was a king of Judah who reigned for sixteen years, from approximately 750 to 735 BC (2 Kings 15:32-33; 2 Chronicles 27:1). He was the son of Uzziah (also known as Azariah) and succeeded him as king (2 Kings 15:7; 2 Chronicles 26:23).
Jotham became co-regent with his father Uzziah when Uzziah was struck with leprosy for burning incense in the temple (2 Kings 15:5; 2 Chronicles 26:21). After Uzziah's death, Jotham assumed full control of the kingdom (2 Kings 15:7; 2 Chronicles 26:23).
During his reign, Jotham is described as doing what was right in the eyes of the Lord, following the example of his father Uzziah (2 Kings 15:34; 2 Chronicles 27:2). He rebuilt the Upper Gate of the temple and carried out construction projects on the wall at Ophel (2 Chronicles 27:3).
Jotham also successfully waged war against the Ammonites, subjecting them to tribute (2 Chronicles 27:5). He became powerful because he walked steadfastly before the Lord his God (2 Chronicles 27:6).
The prophets Isaiah, Hosea, and Micah prophesied during Jotham's reign (Isaiah 1:1; Hosea 1:1; Micah 1:1). Jotham died and was buried with his fathers in the City of David, and his son Ahaz succeeded him as king (2 Kings 15:38; 2 Chronicles 27:7, 9).
All entries for Jotham: יוֹתָם ☩ Ἰωάθαμ