Jotham(2)
Jotham in the Bible — King of Judah, son of King Uzziah [Azariah_3] (2KI 15:30). Jotham belonged to the tribe of Judah. Referenced in 5 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “the perfection of the Lord”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Tribe
- Judah
- Scripture References
- 5 references
- Known Names
- 2 names
- Relationships
- 3 connections
Biography
The son of Uzziah (Azariah) who became king of Judah, Jotham did what was right in the Lord's eyes like his father, except he did not enter the temple unlawfully. He built extensively, including the Upper Gate of the temple, and defeated the Ammonites. However, the people continued in corrupt practices during his reign.
Significance
Jotham represents faithful leadership that nevertheless cannot force righteousness upon an unwilling people, showing the limits of even good leadership when hearts are hard.
Key Events
Names & Labels (2)
- Hebrew
- יוֹתָם
- Transliteration
- yotam
- Meaning
- y-h-v-h will complete
- Greek
- Ιωαθαμ
- Reference
- 2KI 15:5
- Strong's
- H3147
- Hebrew
- מֶלֶך יְהוּדָה
- Transliteration
- melek yəhudah
- Meaning
- king of Judah
- Greek
- βασιλέως Ιουδα
- Reference
- 2KI 15:32
- Strong's
- H4428, H3063
Notes
He did right in the sight of the LORD, according to all that his father Uzziah had done;
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Jotham in the Bible?
Jotham is described in the Bible as King of Judah, son of King Uzziah [Azariah_3] (2KI 15:30). Jotham belonged to the tribe of Judah.
What does the name Jotham mean?
The name Jotham means “the perfection of the Lord” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.