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He practiced what the Lord considered to be right, just as his father Uzziah had done, even though he did not enter the Temple. Nevertheless, the people continued acting corruptly.

Jotham[a] constructed the Upper Gate of the Lord’s Temple and did extensive work on the wall of Ophel.[b] He also built cities in the hill country of Judah, along with fortresses and guard towers in the forests.

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  1. 2 Chronicles 27:3 Lit. He
  2. 2 Chronicles 27:3 I.e. a ridge of hills in Jerusalem fortified for defense of the city