Lexical Definition
יוֹתָם Yôwthâm (yo-thawm') Jotham N:N-M-P
from יְהֹוָה and תָּם; Jehovah (is) perfect
Jotham.
- § Jotham = "Jehovah is perfect"
- Jotham, the name of three Israelites
1) son of king Uzziah of Judah by Jerushah; king of Judah for 16 years and contemporary with Isaiah and king Pekah of Israel
2) son of Jahdai and a descendant of Caleb and Judah
3) youngest son of Gideon who escaped from the massacre of his brothers
See Greek: Ἰωάθαμ
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| לְיוֹתָ֖ם | of Jotham | 2Kgs.15.30 |
| יוֹתָם֙ | Jotham | 2Kgs.15.38 • 2Chr.27.9 |
| יוֹתָ֨ם | Jotham | Isa.7.1 |
| יוֹתָ֥ם | Jotham | 2Kgs.15.7 • 2Kgs.15.32 • 1Chr.3.12 • 2Chr.26.23 |
| יוֹתָ֣ם | Jotham | 1Chr.5.17 • 2Chr.27.1 |
| יוֹתָ֛ם | Jotham | Isa.1.1 • Hos.1.1 • Mic.1.1 |
| יוֹתָ֖ם | Jotham | 2Kgs.15.36 • 2Kgs.16.1 |
| יוֹתָ֔ם | Jotham | 2Chr.27.7 |
| יוֹתָ֑ם | Jotham | 2Chr.27.6 |
| וְיוֹתָ֤ם | and Jotham | 2Kgs.15.5 • 2Chr.26.21 |
Extended Information
- A king of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Ki.15.5
- son of: Uzziah (עֻזִּיָּה) and Jerusha (יְרוּשָׁא)
- father of: Ahaz (אָחָז)
- Also named: Iōatham (Ἰωάθαμ "Jotham" Ἰωάθαμ)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
יוֺתָם proper name, masculine (׳י is perfect) —
1. king of Judah, son Azarish (ᵐ5 Ἰωαθαμ, Ἰωαθαν, Ἰωναθαν) 2Kgs 15:5; 2Kgs 15:7; 2Kgs 15:30; 2Kgs 15:32; 2Kgs 15:36; 2Kgs 15:38; 2Kgs 16:1; 1Chr 3:12; 1Chr 5:17; 2Chr 26:21; 2Chr 26:23; 2Chr 27:1; 2Chr 27:6; 2Chr 27:7; 2Chr 27:9; Isa 1:1; Isa 7:1; Hos 1:1; Mic 1:1.
2. youngest son of Jerubbaal (Giddeon) Judg 9:5; Judg 9:7; Judg 9:21; Judg 9:57 (ᵐ5 ut above; Manuscripts Ἰωθαμ, Ἰωαθαμ).
3. a descendent of Caleb 1Chr 2:47 (ᵐ5 Ἰωαθαμ).
יֵשׁוּעַ see יְהוֺשׁוּעַ.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Judges | 9:5 · 9:7 · 9:21 · 9:57 |
| 2 Kings | 15:5 · 15:7 · 15:30 · 15:32 · 15:36 · 15:38 · 16:1 |
| 1 Chronicles | 2:47 · 3:12 · 5:17 |
| 2 Chronicles | 26:21 · 26:23 · 27:1 · 27:6 · 27:7 · 27:9 |
| Isaiah | 1:1 · 7:1 |
| Hosea | 1:1 |
| Micah | 1:1 |
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