2Ki 15:32-38 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for 2Kgs 15:32-33: 15:32-33 The second year of King Pekah’s reign reflects the first full year of Jotham’s independent reign; he was co-regent with his father for the previous decade. • sixteen years: From the beginning of his co-regency with his father Uzziah (750 BC ) until his son Ahaz became the primary ruler of Judah (735 BC ).

a15:32-33►

b15:34-35►

c2 Chr 27:3-4►

d2 Chr 27:5►

e2 Chr 26:8►

‏ 2 Kings 15:32-38

Summary for 2Kgs 15:32-33: 15:32-33 ^a The second year of King Pekah’s reign reflects the first full year of Jotham’s independent reign; he was co-regent with his father for the previous decade.

• sixteen years: From the beginning of his co-regency with his father Uzziah (750 BC) until his son Ahaz became the primary ruler of Judah (735 BC).
Summary for 2Kgs 15:34-35: 15:34-35 ^b Although Jotham did what was pleasing in the Lord’s sight, he allowed worship at pagan shrines to continue.

• rebuilt the upper gate of the Temple: The prosperity of Uzziah’s reign continued during his son Jotham’s reign. Jotham built onto Jerusalem’s wall at the hill of Ophel and did construction at many Judean sites (2 Chr 27:3-4 ^c). He also conquered the rebellious Ammonites (2 Chr 27:5 ^d), whom Uzziah had forced into subservience (2 Chr 26:8 ^e).
15:37 ^f Rezin ... Pekah: See 16:5 ^g.