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Jotham

Facts:

In the Old Testament, there were three men with the name Jotham.

  • One man named Jotham was the youngest son of Gideon. Jotham helped defeat his older brother Abimelech, who had killed all the rest of their brothers.
  • Another man named Jotham was a king over Judah for sixteen years following the death of his father Uzziah (Azariah).
  • Like his father, King Jotham obeyed God and was a good king.
  • However, by not removing the places of idol worship he caused the people of Judah to later turn away from God again.
  • Jotham is also one of the ancestors listed in the genealogy of Jesus Christ in the book of Matthew.

(See also: Abimelech, Ahaz, Gideon, Uzziah)

Bible References:

Word Data:

  • Strong's: H3147

Forms Found in the English ULB:

Jotham, Jotham's