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Jotham
A king of Judah who did what was right and built the upper Temple gate.
What we know — and how we know it
Bible — stated in scripture (with verse) · 1
Archaeology — physical evidence · 1
Life, role & deeds
BibleA king who did right and built the Upper Gate of the Temple, in whose reign Aram and Israel began to press on Judah.
2 Kings 15:32–38
ArchaeologyA signet ring inscribed 'belonging to Jotham', found at the copper port of Tell el-Kheleifeh near the Gulf of Aqaba, is often linked to this king — though the identification is not certain, as the name was not rare.
Signet ring inscribed l-ytm ('belonging to Jotham'), Tell el-Kheleifeh (Ezion-geber/Elath), excavated by Nelson Glueck 1938–40; finds re-examined in G. D. Pratico, 'Nelson Glueck's 1938–1940 Excavations at Tell el-Kheleifeh: A Reappraisal' (ASOR/Scholars Press, 1993); attribution to the king debated.
Where in scripture
2 KingsFamily
Places in their life
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