Jotham’s ascension marked a moment of hope and continuity for the southern kingdom.
“In the second year of Pekah the son of Remaliah king of Israel, Jotham the son of Uzziah king of Judah became king” (v.32). This verse locates us during the divided monarchy period of ancient Israel’s history. The northern kingdom is called Israel, and it is under the reign of Pekah, who was in power around 740-732 BC. Geographically, Israel encompassed the northern tribes and included territories stretching from parts of Galilee down to areas just north of Jerusalem. Meanwhile, the verse explains that Jotham, the son of Uzziah of Judah, rose to the throne in the southern kingdom. Judah, centered around Jerusalem, was distinct from Israel after the kingdom divided following Solomon’s reign (1 Kings 11:11-13). The mention of “the second year of Pekah” anchors Jotham’s ascension within a specific overlap of these two kingdoms’ timelines.
“In the second year of Pekah the son of Remaliah king of Israel, Jotham the son of Uzziah king of Judah became king” (v.32) also underscores continuity of leadership in Judah. Jotham was the rightful heir after his father Uzziah (also called Azariah), who reigned from about 792-740 BC and is remembered for both faithfulness and, later, pride that led to his downfall (2 Chronicles 26). By noting Pekah’s reign in Israel, the author shows how events in one kingdom overlapped with those in the other. Historically, Pekah’s time in power was plagued by political turmoil and warfare. Against this backdrop, Jotham’s rule began, offering a sense of stability in Judah—the southern kingdom preserving David’s lineage that would eventually culminate in Jesus (Matthew 1:1).
“In the second year of Pekah the son of Remaliah king of Israel, Jotham the son of Uzziah king of Judah became king” (v.32) further highlights Judah’s royal line that would lead to Christ, underscoring God’s covenant faithfulness even through turbulent political times (2 Samuel 7:16). Jotham’s succession signaled hope for righteous leadership, as he generally followed his father Uzziah’s good example without repeating his misstep of entering the temple improperly (2 Chronicles 27). Though Israel was in decline, God’s plan persisted in Judah through David’s descendants—a truth the New Testament confirms in fulfilling prophecy through Jesus, who was born of the lineage of David (Luke 1:32-33).
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2 Kings 15:32 meaning
“In the second year of Pekah the son of Remaliah king of Israel, Jotham the son of Uzziah king of Judah became king” (v.32). This verse locates us during the divided monarchy period of ancient Israel’s history. The northern kingdom is called Israel, and it is under the reign of Pekah, who was in power around 740-732 BC. Geographically, Israel encompassed the northern tribes and included territories stretching from parts of Galilee down to areas just north of Jerusalem. Meanwhile, the verse explains that Jotham, the son of Uzziah of Judah, rose to the throne in the southern kingdom. Judah, centered around Jerusalem, was distinct from Israel after the kingdom divided following Solomon’s reign (1 Kings 11:11-13). The mention of “the second year of Pekah” anchors Jotham’s ascension within a specific overlap of these two kingdoms’ timelines.
“In the second year of Pekah the son of Remaliah king of Israel, Jotham the son of Uzziah king of Judah became king” (v.32) also underscores continuity of leadership in Judah. Jotham was the rightful heir after his father Uzziah (also called Azariah), who reigned from about 792-740 BC and is remembered for both faithfulness and, later, pride that led to his downfall (2 Chronicles 26). By noting Pekah’s reign in Israel, the author shows how events in one kingdom overlapped with those in the other. Historically, Pekah’s time in power was plagued by political turmoil and warfare. Against this backdrop, Jotham’s rule began, offering a sense of stability in Judah—the southern kingdom preserving David’s lineage that would eventually culminate in Jesus (Matthew 1:1).
“In the second year of Pekah the son of Remaliah king of Israel, Jotham the son of Uzziah king of Judah became king” (v.32) further highlights Judah’s royal line that would lead to Christ, underscoring God’s covenant faithfulness even through turbulent political times (2 Samuel 7:16). Jotham’s succession signaled hope for righteous leadership, as he generally followed his father Uzziah’s good example without repeating his misstep of entering the temple improperly (2 Chronicles 27). Though Israel was in decline, God’s plan persisted in Judah through David’s descendants—a truth the New Testament confirms in fulfilling prophecy through Jesus, who was born of the lineage of David (Luke 1:32-33).