From 0348bc6ad2c43e1bdc6b1d504910970d3bd10764 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Lyle Mantooth Date: Wed, 7 May 2025 08:19:46 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] 2 Chronicles 27:1-9 --- content/bible_journal/2chronicles/27:1-9.md | 30 +++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 30 insertions(+) create mode 100644 content/bible_journal/2chronicles/27:1-9.md diff --git a/content/bible_journal/2chronicles/27:1-9.md b/content/bible_journal/2chronicles/27:1-9.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..1106575 --- /dev/null +++ b/content/bible_journal/2chronicles/27:1-9.md @@ -0,0 +1,30 @@ ++++ +title = "2 Chronicles 27:1–9" +date = "2025-05-07" ++++ + +### [Read the passage.](https://biblia.com/bible/esv/2Chronicles27.1-9) + +The reign of Uzziah's son Jotham can be considered a case study in generational faithfulness. +Uzziah held the throne for longer than any other king of Judah. +Except for the time he thought he could worship the Lord on his own terms, Uzziah was faithful to the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. +In the same way, and without any sin recorded in history, Jotham "did what was right in the eyes of the Lord". (_v. 2_) +Some examples of his faithfulness are given, which include the building of the upper gate of the temple and the wall of Ophel. +God's approval of Jotham is shown in his military victory over the Ammonites, who paid tribute to him year after year. + +The one negative thing that is mentioned about Jotham's reign is that the people did not follow Uzziah's or Jotham's example. +They "still followed corrupt practices". (_v. 2_) +This phrase indicates that they were mixing their worship of the Lord with pagan religious practices. +Some historians have tried to cast doubt on the Bible by showing evidence that the ancient Israelites did not worship only one God. +This falls apart if one reads the historical narratives of the Old Testament at all, because it clearly says over and over how Israel was unfaithful to the Lord. +Syncretism is exactly what we would expect archaeology to show us. + +I mentioned at the start "generational faithfulness" because Uzziah's faith was passed down to his son, but we shall see that it was not passed down to his grandson Ahaz. +The people did not follow the faith of their king (the value of which depends on whether it is the right faith, in the true God). +Greater positions of authority have greater responsibility to teach the truth to those under them. +Parents to children, rulers to constituents, kings to subjects. +If truth is not taught, then the next generation will learn lies from someone else. + +* * * + +Teach us Your ways and do not let us stray from them.