Who was Jotham?

Warned against wickedness in a parable.

The story of Jotham

Jotham - King of Judah
Jotham - King of Judah
Died: -731King of Judah

which is a allegory about the importance of being humble and obedient to God.

Name meaning

Yahweh is upright.

Name origin

Hebrew

Role

King of Judah

First mention

Judges 9:5

Appearances in the Bible

24 mentions

Family

Relatives of Jotham

Jotham in the Bible

Explore all 12 chapters where Jotham appears

Judges

Chapter 9

Abimelech's Ambition

Abimelech, one of Gideon's sons, becomes king and kills his brothers to consolidate power.

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2 Kings

Chapter 15

Reigns of Azariah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah

Azariah, also known as Uzziah, becomes king of Judah and carries out reforms, but also becomes proud and is struck with ...

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2 Kings

Chapter 16

Hoshea's Reign and Fall of Samaria

Hoshea becomes king of Israel and leads the people into idolatry, eventually causing the fall of Samaria to the Assyrian...

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1 Chronicles

Chapter 2

Genealogy of David

A genealogy of each of the twelve tribes of Israel, detailing their family lineages and populations.

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1 Chronicles

Chapter 3

Sons of David

A genealogy of each of the twelve tribes of Israel, detailing their family lineages and populations.

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1 Chronicles

Chapter 5

Reuben, Gad, and the Half-Tribe of Manasseh

A genealogy of each of the twelve tribes of Israel, detailing their family lineages and populations.

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2 Chronicles

Chapter 26

Uzziah's Prosperous Reign and Pride

Uzziah's reign of prosperity tainted by prideful disobedience and the subsequent affliction of leprosy, emphasizing the ...

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2 Chronicles

Chapter 27

Jotham's Righteous Reign

Jotham's righteous reign characterized by spiritual devotion, military success, and economic prosperity, contributing to...

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Hosea

Chapter 1

Hosea's Marriage to a Prostitute

God commands Hosea to marry a prostitute, Gomer, as a symbol of Israel's unfaithfulness to God.

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Micah

Chapter 1

A Message from the Lord

The Lord speaks to Micah, announcing judgment on Israel and Judah for their sins, and a promise of restoration.

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Isaiah

Chapter 1

The Sins of Israel and the Hope of Redemption

In Isaiah chapter 1, the prophet addresses a sinful and rebellious Israel. He urges them to turn from their evil ways an...

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Isaiah

Chapter 7

God's Promise to King Ahaz

In Isaiah 7, King Ahaz of Judah is faced with a military threat from two neighboring kingdoms. Isaiah is sent by God to ...

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