6 Jotham grew powerful because he was determined to live as the Lord his God wanted.
7 Everything else about Jotham—all his wars and his life—is written in the Book of the Kings of Israel and Judah.
8 He was 25 years old when he began to rule as king. He ruled for 16 years in Jerusalem.
9 Jotham lay down in death with his ancestors, and they buried him in the City of David. His son Ahaz succeeded him as king.